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Deep love and healing
...point in his story, he interjected, “Now I don’t know if you’re yet seeing the thread of Providence in the story. From my father’s horrific death, through all of this, there has been Providence.” While working with Sister Kathleen, Ezra made his first visit to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods and joined the Providence Associates. Since that first visit, Ezra has been a frequent visitor to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods and an integral part of the Providence community in Chicago. But, he said, “I’ve never...
Welcome Providence Associate candidates of 2014
...Guerin. Sister Ellen Kehoe, companion to Providence Candidate-Associate Betty Sloan of Indian Head Park, Illinois. Candidate-Associates pause to pray at the tomb of Saint Mother Thodore Guerin in her new shrine at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sisters Dawn Tomaszewski and Diane Mason lead a sneak-preview tour of the nearly completed shrine of Saint Mother Theodore during the Providence Candidate-Associate orientation. Providence Candidate-Associate Wallene Swentko of Hammond, Indiana, begins the year-long journey toward becoming a Providence Associate with her Sister of Providence companion...
Forty Hours Devotion a solemn tradition for Sisters of Providence
...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...
The Providence Climate Agreement
...advocate for strong environmental policy. We can’t reach our goal without you! Join us in the Providence Climate Agreement by making your own pledge: Fill out the Providence Climate Agreement Pledge Form. Invite your friends, family members, workplace, school, or congregation to pledge. Take the actions you pledged to do. Learn more or get help: Check out the Providence Climate Agreement Frequently Asked Questions. Read the Providence Climate Agreement Manifesto for more about why we are making this pledge, and...
Journey of the Spirit: companioning a Providence Associate Candidate
...what it means to be a vowed Sister of Providence. As we continue our journey, I am looking forward to more times of sharing with Jean as we explore our ongoing efforts to further the charism of Providence in the varied lives we lead. I was so blessed by my experience this year, I recently said “yes!” to companioning another candidate in 2014-2015. Who knows where the Spirit will take us? To learn more about Providence Associates, go to www.ProvidenceAssociates.org...
Our special practices
...found in our present Constitutions. However, since those words were written, our understanding of Providence has continued to grow and be differently shaped — and differently expressed. Our deeper understanding of Providence has opened us to see that we not only receive Providence, but we have a role to play in it: to be co-creators with God of the world we live in. Today we speak of ourselves as “breaking boundaries, creating hope,” seeking — in the language proposed by...
The charism of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
...of the Sisters of Providence collaborates with local agencies and organizations to provide need-based services. The establishment of Providence Cristo Rey High School in Indianapolis writes yet another chapter in overcoming adversity to provide educational institutions in the traditions of Saint. Mary-of-the-Woods College, Guerin College Preparatory High School in River Grove, Ill and Woods Day Care/Pre-School at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. The many Sisters who serve in parishes and diocesan offices enrich the wider church with their Providence perspective. While it would...
Reflections from the 2018 Golden/Silver Jubilee Celebration
...Sisters of Providence at that time, among them our jubilarians Sisters Marianne Ridgell and Jodi O’Neill and various of their former band members who are here with us today. There were seven women who entered the Youngstown Ohio Ursuline community that same year with our now Providence Sister Jan Craven. A question to our golden jubilarians have grappled with this year has been, “Why did we remain as Sisters of Providence?” For the two silver jubilarians, 1993 by comparison was...
Providence Associate connects to the Woods
Donna Snelling carries a candle prepares to carry a candle in the procession at her first commitment liturgy as a Providence Associate in 2014. Why did I become a Providence Associate? There are so many emotions and personal experiences about becoming a Providence Associate that it is difficult even to begin to put it into words. My first experience with Saint Mary-of-the-Woods was in September of 1999. That was when I became a Woods External Degree (WED) student. Setting foot...
Photos: Welcome Emily! A new Sister of Providence postulant
...prayer before the knocking ceremony. (photos by Diane Weidenbenner) Sisters Editha Ben and Carole Kimes accompany Emily over to Providence Hall to knock and officially seek entrance with the Sisters of Providence. Emily knocks on the door to Providence Hall seeking entrance to the Sisters of Providence community. After knocking at the door, Emily is welcomed by General Superior Sister Denise Wilkinson and other members of the Sisters of Providence leadership team and formation team. The group gathers and prays...
Leaving a Legacy: John and Sue Heck
...Sue Heck’s legacy is connected with the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. Their connection, rooted in family and faith, is a testament to their deep bond with the community. John’s grandfather was a German immigrant who worked as a painter for the Sisters of Providence. His grandmother oversaw running the Sisters’ Woodland Inn for many years. Family in Community John and Sue Heck Both John and Sue had aunts who were Sisters of Providence. John’s aunts were Sister...
‘In the Footsteps of a Saint’
...Providence are from Dubois County – where Jasper is located – or its neighbor, Spencer County (see list below). Sixty-five of those sisters were from Saint Joseph Parish! Sister Mary Ann Lechner attended Saint Joseph School prior to becoming a Sister of Providence in 1947. She said the sisters’ presence at the school encouraged her to become a women religious. “I always loved and admired the sisters,” Sister Mary Ann said. “I think becoming a Sister of Providence was for...