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Sister Corbin Hannah professes final 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...
Celebrating our Volunteers!
...The Good Listener After retiring from her profession as a psychiatric social worker, Judy Houghton had a decision to make. After thinking it over, she decided she wanted to also give back to the Sisters of Providence, who were her teachers in grade school and whose support helped her graduate from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. Judy Houghton and her dog, Angus. Judy also is a former Sister of Providence. “I’m from New Hampshire,” Judy said. “I wanted to pay them back...
Providence Associates living out their commitments
Providence Associates strive to live out within their own lives the Sisters of Providence mission of honoring divine Providence by works of love, mercy and justice in service among God’s people. What this looks like played out in individual lives is full of variety. These photos show some of our associates in action. Providence Associate Joann Kennelly of Gardena, California, second from left, lives out her commitment as a Providence Associate in her retired years by ministering to senior citizens....
The First Day: Two Presenters Share
...Hall: Stark, sharp and arresting. As the trumpet notes fade, we begin our deliberate reading of the Manifesto to the gathering of more than 300 Sisters of Providence and Providence Associates (PA), alternating parts: “Whereas … and Whereas …” and soon different voices in different languages take it up, reminding us in French, Mandarin, Spanish and Tagalog, that our heedless treatment of Mother Earth harms all of God’s creatures, everywhere. Several Sisters of Providence and Providence Associates signed the Providence...
One step at a time: Sister Dina on upcoming vows
Sister Dina Bato will profess perpetual vows as a Sister of Providence this Sunday, June 25, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. “Give me nothing more than Your love and grace. These alone, O God, are enough for me.”* For nine years I have been in initial formation with the Sisters of Providence. On June 25, I profess FOREVER the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience as a Sister of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Over the past week, I have been spending many...
Sister Patty Wallace: Fulfilling God’s wish
For Sister Patty Wallace, SP, becoming a Sister of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, seemed, well, Providential. Sister Patty, who entered the Congregation in 2003 at age 35, had known of the Sisters of Providence for practically her entire life. “The Sisters of Providence were a part of my story from before I was born,” Sister Patty said. “They were my father’s teachers in grade school. My grandparents knew and helped the Sisters of Providence in New Castle with transportation...
A family pilgrimage to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
...Providence. From the very beginning of our visit, we were wrapped in love by the Sisters of Providence. Everywhere we turned, there were genuine smiles, a goodness and vitality that exuded forth. So what batteries power the Sisters of Providence with such liveliness? I wondered. We arrived just in time to attend Mass. The Church of the Immaculate Conception was awe-inspiring and the singing, glorious. I closed my eyes and wondered if the angelic choirs were joining in with the...
Volunteer Spotlight: The Sister Volunteers
For nearly two years, the hallowed doors of Providence Hall were closed to the public, leaving many Sisters of Providence saddened because of the lack of communication with visitors from a face-to-face perspective rather than just talking to people on the phone. Prior to the COVID-19, visitors at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods would often find their way to Providence Hall, also known as the Motherhouse, and stop to chat with the several Sisters of Providence who volunteer in the building’s phone room...
Reflections for Foundation Day — Oct. 22, 2018
...announced as Providence High School. The school moved into a new school building in New Lenox in 1962 and serves more 800+ students today. I love this line from their mission statement: “We invite young men and women, along with their families, to join us in the blessing that is Providence, and in so doing, become something greater together.” We are the blessing that is Providence. We are the legacy of those six women in the log cabin chapel. We...
Sister Camille Neubauer (formerly Sister Jude)
...into Providence Center without thinking of her.” The impact she has made upon visitors here will never be fully known. But, those of us at Providence Center were always certain that with Camille up front, each guest would be warmly welcomed, engaged, helped, listened to and sometimes, prayed with. Sister Jan Craven believes her religious name should have been Sister Camille Hospitality Plus … or, with the college students, perhaps, Sister Grandmother Camille Kindness. Friday, when new students began to...
First chapel visited by Saint Mother Theodore Guerin on her arrival at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods to be re-created
...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...
Visiting Taiwan
...and other Missionary Sisters of Providence during a visit to the graves of Mother Marie Gratia Luking and Sister Regina Marie Wallace. Sister Dawn, Sister Jeanne, Sister Donna Marie Fu and Sister Delan Ma along with many Missionary Sisters of Providence at the Missionary Sisters of Providence School. Sports Day at Providence University as the freshmen class takes to the field. Sister Rose Chiu with her mother. Mass showing gifts at the Offertory. Sister Donna Marie Fu showing Sister Jeanne...