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Saint Mother Theodore Guerin’s Story
...in Rennes and asked the Sisters of Providence to set up a school which was to offer religious and academic instruction and prepare the children for manual jobs. The hope was that this would improve the whole area. For four years before Sister St. Theodore’s arrival, the Sisters of Providence had attempted without much success to run a school there. In her first biography of Saint Mother Theodore, Sister Mary Cecilia Bailly writes, “It was certainly the hardest mission of...
Sister Mary Lois Hennel
...St. Gabriel Province, Indianapolis (1975-76); Province Staff, St. Gabriel Province, Indianapolis (1976-78); Bookkeeper, Continental Convalescent Center, Indianapolis (1976-78); Bookkeeper/Secretary, Continental Convalescent Center, Indianapolis (1979-80); Assistant to Business Manager/Motherhouse Operations, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1980-82); Payroll Account Plant Business Office, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1982-84); Finance Clerk/Cashier, Central Business Office, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1994-96); Staff, Central Business Office, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1996-2002); Residential Services/Treasurer for Owens Hall, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2002-18); Providence Food...
Books & Resources
...and about Sisters of Providence. Goodreads At Goodreads, we maintain some (incomplete) lists of books about Sisters of Providence and books written by individual Sisters of Providence. Internet Archive Archive.org has some digital copies of various Sisters of Providence publications over the years, as well as some audio files. Visit the Sisters of Providence on the Internet Archive. Wikipedia & Wikimedia Commons A variety of files and articles about the Sisters of Providence can be found on Wikimedia sites. Some...
Earth Day Every Day
Every day is a new chance to do something good for our planet. Each year on April 22 the world celebrates Earth Day. But taking care of our planet should be every day. We hope this page serves as an inspiration and a resource to help you no matter where you are on your journey. White Violet Center for Eco-Justice Additional Resources Social Media Learn about the Providence Climate Agreement Make a difference It can all seem overwhelming but simple...
Contribute
Here you will find stories about those together in mission with the Sisters of Providence who share the unique spirit and gift of Providence. These partners say “yes” to God’s action in their lives and sense that they are somehow co-creators with God in bringing about a loving, merciful and just world. They do this through prayer, education, service, advocacy and financial support in whatever circumstances of life they find themselves.
Our Earth Day Festival Origins
Since its inception in 1970, Earth Day has been part of the Saint Mary-of-the-Woods campus, with the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, and students joining students from colleges, elementary schools, and more, across the country, participating in the Environmental Teach-In on the Crisis of the Environment. In much the same way as that first Earth Day became a grassroots movement propelled by citizens in action, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, a ministry of the Sisters of Providence, was...
Providence High School, Chicago
...2024) Providence High School Class of 1960 In June, 2025, our class is celebrating its 65th anniversary. If you are interested in attending a reunion of the Class of 60, please contact Marietta Bratta-Garber at mcbratta@yahoo.com. (January 2025) Submit your class note History of Providence High School, Chicago In 1888, Our Lady of Providence Academy, the direct ancestor of Providence High School, was opened in one room of Our Lady of Sorrows School in Chicago. Nine students were enrolled. In...
What it means to be a Providence Associate
“No, not me!” About nine years ago, Sister Carol Meyers, SP, invited me to become a Providence Associate. I responded, “Oh no, not me. I’m a man, older and gay.” A few days later, director Debbie Dillow called me saying, “We have other people like you who are associates.” Providence Associate Stephen Modde with Sister Carol Meyers in 2019. Being close to some Sisters of Providence for several years, I had been hearing about the growing Providence Associate relationship. After...
Coming home and going forth: Providence Associates annual meeting 2014
...environmental practices into their lives. Visiting during Sunday’s social with sisters and associates are from left: Sisters Claire Hanson, Jeanne Hagelskamp, Anji Fan and Providence Associate Gene Majewski. Sister Diane Mason, left, director of Providence Associates, visits with Providence Associates William Seth Adams and Amy Donohue-Adams during Sunday’s social. Gathered Providence Associates raise their hands during a prayer session on Sunday. Sisters of Providence, Providence Associates and Sisters of Providence ministry partners gather for a photo after Mondays annual meeting....
Providence University in Taiwan
...values, research, and critical thinking skills so that they may effect positive changes in society. Visit Providence University’s website Sisters of Providence are very active today at Providence University Taiwan. Sister Sophia Chen is a staff person at the Mother Marie Gratia Hostel for Girls, a women’s student residence for Providence University. Alumnae/i of Providence University – we encourage you to learn more about the Sisters of Providence and connect with us on social media and sign-up for our enewsletters....
Stages of formation as a sister
Becoming a Sister of Providence is a multi-year process. Many sisters will tell you that they’re always learning how to live their lives as Sisters of Providence. https://www.youtube.com/embed/E7nNmJSMjQc In this video, Sister Arrianne Whittaker describes the formation process of becoming a Sister of Providence. Read below to learn more about each of the steps in the formation process. For the first 6-9 years of initial membership, there is a defined formation program. Contents 1. Postulancy 2. Canonical novitiate 3. Mission...
Who are the Providence Associates?
“A Providence Associate is someone who is in relationship with the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Relationship here includes all the characteristics one would associate with that word — love, support, help with one another’s needs, interest in one another’s interests — all this while maintaining one’s own individuality. Associates are truly an integral part in the community of the Sisters of Providence.” — Marilyn Webb, Providence Associate, Brownsburg, Indiana Is God calling you to something more as a...