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Providence prayers for the journey of Advent
Following in the footsteps of Saint Mother Theodore, our other five foundresses, and the Providence communities of each era, we are called to observe the life-giving season of Advent. Can you picture these Providence communities lighting candles, singing, and telling the story of the coming of God in history? Let us unite with them and all who share the charism of Providence as we keep Advent. O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, bring peace to Syria and Israel. All mourn in...
Get to know Providence Associate Brad Crites
...wants me to do. When my daughter’s third grade class visited the Woods on a field trip, I discovered the Providence Associate program. And the more I learned and talked to the sisters I was meeting, the more I knew I was in my spiritual home. Brad Crites and Sister Ann Casper, SP, front left, at the Providence Associate orientation in 2019 Tell about your experience as a Providence Associate. I started my candidate year in 2019. Being an “academic...
New Providence Associates share their journey, part 2
In today’s blog post, several of our newest Providence Associates share about their journey of the past year. Learn more about becoming a Providence Associate here. Sister Mary Beth Klingel with Providence Associate Bettie Anne Long of West Terre Haute, Indiana Betty Anne Long The Providence Associate experience over the past year has been a gift from our Provident God, the Sisters of Providence and the Providence Associates. Along with my companion, Sister Mary Beth Klingel, and many loving, caring,...
Young Crawfordsville man offers sacrifice and prayer in walking to Shrine of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
...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...
Providence Associate Jane Fischer: peace and quiet from trust in Providence
Providence Associate Jane Fischer leads sisters in song during a social for Sisters of Providence and Providence Associates in the summer of 2014. Providence Associate Jane Fischer of Indianapolis has spent the past year journeying toward becoming a Providence Associate on Nov. 8, 2014. She met monthly with her companion Sister Peggy Nau to share ideas and reflect. Jane shares about her experience here. Why did you decide to pursue the Providence Associate relationship? There were two factors in finally...
Oral History: Sister Dorothy Gartland
...far right), including others during a march. Becoming a sister It seemed a natural step to join the Sisters of Providence community. Dorothy had been taught by Sisters of Providence, was familiar with them and her sister Theresa was there. And Dorothy believed it was a wonderful opportunity for women to have broader choices. Did her parents have any reservations about a second daughter becoming a Sister of Providence? Her mother told her, ‘I made my decision early in life,...
Sister Denise reflection: 2008 Rite of Commitment
General Superior Sister Denise Wilkinson receives the commitments of the new Providence Associates. On Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, 32 candidate-associates made their first commitment as Providence Associates during the Rite of Commitment in the Church of the Immaculate Conception. During the Eucharistic Liturgy, 43 Providence Associates renewed their commitments. The following reflection was given by General Superior Sister Denise Wilkinson. I remember when Sister Mary Alice Zander and the Providence Associate Advisory Group were in the beginning stages of planning...
Justice advocates and Providence Associates
...over with Jeanne. On Nov. 12, 2016, they both made their first commitment as Providence Associates. Jeanne and Ben said they are longing to deepen their spirituality. As Providence Associates of the Sisters of Providence, they hope to find a sense of belonging in a community that shares their values. The Sisters of Providence are honored to have Ben and Jeanne extending the mission of Providence alongside us in the world. (Originally published in the Winter 2017 issue of HOPE magazine.)...
Get to know Providence Associate David Hudgens
...of the Providence Associates program online. I immediately knew I wanted to be involved in something that was tied back to her and the Sisters of Providence. I have enjoyed the opportunities to attend the annual retreats, meeting people from many backgrounds and hearing their stories. Tell about your experience as a Providence Associate Being “local” I feel like I have had a special opportunity to be able to be a Providence Associate and to be able to visit the...
A brief history of the mission to the Chinese
...Grussinger and Bernadette Ma. Mother Marie Gratia Luking entered the Sisters of Providence Sept. 5, 1906. She was born Josephine Luking in 1885 in Connorsville, Ind. She died Oct. 29, 1964, and was buried in Taiwan. Each year on Oct. 29, Sisters of Providence and Providence Sister-Catechists gather at Mother Marie Gratia’s grave. The new administration building for Providence College was begun in 1962. The college remained located in Taichung until 1987. Today, Providence University is located in Shalu, Taiwan....
Providence Associate Stephen Modde on finding a safe and welcoming community
Providence Associate Stephen Modde with his Sister companion Sister Carol Meyers at his first commitment ceremony as a Providence Associate in 2019 For several months in the weekly Providence Associate emails, I’ve seen an invitation to share in “Get to know a Providence Associate.” I’ve read some interesting stories, but I said, “No I don’t need to do that.” Recently I have been thinking, “Maybe!” Now here I am writing some of my story. My motive, I hope, is not...
Newsnotes
...Cool Congregation Challenge runners up. The Sisters of Providence received recognition in the category of Community Inspiration. General Councilor Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp and Providence Associate Jeanne Rewa had submitted an application specifically detailing the Providence Climate Agreement and the work of the Climate Change Task Force. “It is a recognition given to us for our work in inspiring the Sisters of Providence, our Providence Associates, and those in the broader community to reduce our consumption of greenhouse gases,” Sister Jeanne...