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Our sisters in Asia speak: What it means to be a Sister of Providence
...an ipad in 2013. Sister Donna Marie Fu: “Providence to me means God takes care of whomever, or whatever. If I put myself totally and completely in God’s Care or in His Providence, what then am I afraid of? Therefore I gave myself totally and completely to God on my very first Christmas Eve, in my very first Holy Communion. I love the Word Providence.” Education of women and the poor was the charism in the beginning years of our Sisters of...
Our Providence Community 2024-25 Laudato Si Action Platform Plan
Who Are We? Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, who founded the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, in 1840, knew the value of caring for all of Creation. The legacy of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin infuses the contemporary life of the Providence Community with deep trust in the Providence of God, inclusivity of the diversity of creation, and active response to God’s call to care for all creation. The Providence Community has a strong commitment to love, mercy and justice. This is...
Earth Day 2019
...dining hall. The Craft Fair homemade vendors filled the room at O’Shaughnessy’s dining hall. Providence Teen Ministry volunteered with Providence Healthcare Center. Teens helped PHC by transporting the elderly to shop at the Craft Fair and Linden Leaf Gifts. A few of the students even sang and played music for everyone to enjoy. Providence Teen Ministry volunteered with Providence Healthcare Center. Teens helped PHC by transporting the elderly to shop at the Craft Fair and Linden Leaf Gifts. A few...
A look at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice and Sister Ann Sullivan
...center. This task force designed eight areas of concentration for the eco-center, including beautification, land use, recycling, spirituality, social action, education, energy use and administration. In the fall of 1995, the name White Violet Center for Eco-Justice (WVC) was approved by the General Council and the center was officially dedicated in June 1996. According to Sister Ann Casper, the first crest by the Sisters of Providence Congregation and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College contained the motto, “Knowledge and Virtue United.” She said...
Sister Joni Luna’s first vows as a Sister of Providence
...There’s a lot of musical talent among the Sisters of Providence and Providence Associates who made the music at the first vows Mass memorable. Sister Joni at prayer during her first vows liturgy. Sisters of Providence, Providence Associates, family and friends pray the Lord’s Prayer during the ceremony. Sister Joni listens to Sister Denise’s reflection during Mass. One of the longest-serving Sisters of Providence participates in the ceremony for one of the newest members. 100-year-old Sister Marceline Mattingly participates in...
Sister Editha Ben
...family, when I decided to look into another congregation, there was a feeling of peace,” she said. Sister Editha first came to know of the Sisters of Providence through her friend, Sister Evelyn Ovalles, SP. “Sister Evelyn was instrumental in introducing me to the Sisters of Providence in a deeper way as she shared what was going on in her life as a Sister of Providence. What I read in Sisters of Providence publications and other pieces Sister Evelyn had...
Sister Joni Luna professes first vows
...Ind., which is now listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Saint Mother Theodore Guerin founded the Sisters of Providence at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods in 1840. Today, Sisters of Providence minister in 13 states, the District of Columbia and Asia, through works of love, mercy and justice. More information about the Sisters of Providence and their ministries can be found at SistersofProvidence.org. Sisters of Providence on Facebook @spsmw on Twitter Sisters of Providence on Instagram Sisters of Providence YouTube channel...
A Thriving Community and Mission: Evolution from the Sisters of Providence to the Providence Community
...they can, and then pass it on to others to continue the mission. Some ministries that the Sisters of Providence started now operate independently, such as Wabash Valley Health Center, Providence Housing and Guerin, Inc. Some institutions or ministries the sisters continue to formally sponsor and stay involved in, though on a limited basis, such as Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and Providence Cristo Rey High School. We are called to use our gifts and support others in developing solutions for their...
Sister Jeanne Knoerle, former college president and Terre Haute community partner, dies Monday
...Ind., which is now listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Saint Mother Theodore Guerin founded the Sisters of Providence at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods in 1840. Today, Sisters of Providence minister in 13 states, the District of Columbia and Asia, through works of love, mercy and justice. More information about the Sisters of Providence and their ministries can be found at SistersofProvidence.org. Sisters of Providence on Facebook @spsmw on Twitter Sisters of Providence on Instagram Sisters of Providence YouTube channel...
Embracing technology to further the Sisters of Providence mission
Having the courage to follow the path that Providence is laying out has been a distinguishing characteristic of Sisters of Providence since the Congregation was founded in the early 19th century in France. The Coronavirus and other issues facing us in the early part of 21st century have provided new challenges. But Sisters of Providence and our partners in mission have responded with openness to needs in these times. Exploring the Sisters of Providence The advertisement for, above, and, below,...
Sisters honored at annual Bishop’s Dinner
...Ind., which is now listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Saint Mother Theodore Guerin founded the Sisters of Providence at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods in 1840. Today, Sisters of Providence minister in 13 states, the District of Columbia and Asia, through works of love, mercy and justice. More information about the Sisters of Providence and their ministries can be found at SistersofProvidence.org. Sisters of Providence on Facebook @spsmw on Twitter Sisters of Providence on Instagram Sisters of Providence YouTube channel...
Mother Theodore dioramas
...scene accurately. There are three dioramas depicting France, one of the ship that brought the sisters to America, and eight that show Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. Before. Original title/caption: Father Dujarie, Mother Theodore’s Precursor, Envisions the Future. Little Providence, the Cradle of the Present Community of the Sisters of Providence, Countryside near Ruillé-sur-Loire, France. 1806. “La Petite Providence”. After: additional color and landscapes are added. Father Dujarié, founder of the Sisters of Providence in France, and others build their first house,...