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Providence Associates: addressing the needs in our backyards
We asked Providence Associates from around the country to tell us about an issue in “their own backyard” that they are passionate about. Here several Providence Associates share about a need and how they are responding. They tell how their collaboration with the Sisters of Providence supports them in these efforts and offer advice to all of us in how we can help. Providence Associate Sandy Wickware, center, speaks with Sisters Jacquelyn Hoffman, left, and Rosemary Schmalz, right. Sandra Wickware...
Sisters of Providence welcome new postulants
On Saturday, Sept. 14, the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, received two knocks on the door of Providence Hall as two women entered the Congregation. Postulant Ann Duong knocking on the front door of Providence Hall. Both Ann Duong, 43, and Maite Rodriguez-Mora, 48, knocked on the hallowed entrance door of the Motherhouse and were welcomed by General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski and other Sisters of Providence for the official ceremony. By entering, both Ann and Maite have...
Honor Divine Providence
...the perspective of the billions of years Providence has taken to bring us to life. How differently I now understand these words of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin and the care Providence lavishes on us throughout the millennia: “[Providence] has protected us with so much love until the present day that I should consider it a crime to doubt his mercy now.” May I, may we continue to rely on God’s amazing Providence! For further reading, check out “Turning to One...
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...
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...
13 Sisters of Providence celebrate 50th anniversary
...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...
Evolving Providence in time of pandemic and beyond
...us. Most especially, when it was not crystal clear where Providence was leading. Confidence in God It is this quotation — “Put yourself gently into the hands of Providence” — that the daughters of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin chose to inscribe in her shrine at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. It is a reminder to each of us that, like their foundress, all Sisters of Providence, Providence Associates, our partners in mission, and all who share the charism of Providence are called to...
Mother Theodore: Who filled her shoes?
...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 About Providence Spirituality & Conference Center Providence Spirituality & Conference Center at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind., serves as a welcoming center...
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
...the sisters. Today the Providence Community includes Providence Associates, who commit to be in relationship and mission with sisters. Just as Mother Theodore relied on her friends in France and New York, the priests of Indiana and many workers who helped the mission take root and grow; so our staff, co-workers, donors and friends are indispensable partners of the Providence Community in mission. A Living, Growing Mission While it might look a little different, the Providence Community and Mission are...