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Celebrations, decisions, being community and the future: SP General Chapter 2021
The 40th General Chapter of the Sisters of Providence may have been delayed by Covid-19, but it wasn’t stopped. Members of the Providence Community gathered from near and far at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Oct. 21-25. It was so good to be together again! We prayed and played, planned and listened and selected leadership for the next five years. We have so much to be thankful for! Providence Community members from left: Sister Tracey Horan, Providence Associate Ezra Meadors, Sisters Emily Tekolste...
Novena to Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
...Providence to fill my need. Out of love and respect for your holiness, as well as my admiration for your strength of character, I ask for your assistance now. You were able to withstand so many difficult situations, yet you relied on God’s endless Providence to meet the needs of you and your community. Please implore Providence, on my behalf, to remember my needs. (Mention your need or concern) Thank you, Saint Mother Theodore, for coming to my side at...
Sisters honor Lechleiters with Queen Amelia award
...Guerin Companion and Dujarié awards. This year, the Sisters of Providence honored Sarah and John Lechleiter with the Queen Amelia award. Strong advocates “John and Sarah were introduced to the Sisters of Providence when their children attended St. Matthew School in Indianapolis,” Vicar/General Treasurer Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp told those in attendance. “They reconnected with the Sisters of Providence when I was working to establish Providence Cristo Rey High School in Indianapolis in 2005.” Providence Cristo Rey High School President Tayler...
Sister Denise Wilkinson: A Reflection
...shrine (2014-2015); Capital Improvements Renovation of Providence Hall (2010), Replica of Log Cabin Chapel erected (2012), Renovation of Providence Spirituality and Conference Center and Linden Leaf Gifts (2014), Completion of permanent shrine of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin (2014), Re-location of National Shrine of Our Lady of Providence to the main vestibule in the Church of the Immaculate Conception (2014), Woods Day Care Pre-School facility repurposed as Sisters of Providence Administration Building (2015), Church of the Immaculate Conception bell tower refurbished;...
Annmarie Portela: ‘With this decision, I am truly content’
...becoming an associate? I would like to share my understanding of the Providence Associate Relationship with the poem that I wrote as my intention letter to become an associate. It expresses what this relationship means to me: To become a Providence Associate … To become a Providence Associate is my intent – With this decision, I am truly content… This is a journey that I am willing to make – In the Spirit of Providence, I want to partake… My...
Kathy Johnson: ‘I now look at life differently’
...Care and visiting with two of the sisters. I am in hopes that I will be able to devote some time tutoring at Educational/Family Services [or “the house on 150”]. 6.) What role has Providence played in your life? Thanks to Sisters Paula, Mary Alice Zander [director of Providence Associates] and Diane Mason [assistant director], I am truly beginning to see what Providence is. It was clear to me that it existed all around me. In everything I see, touch,...
‘Like Mary, you have given birth’
...continue to say with her, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Most High. Let it be done to me according to your word.” Sister Jane Michael Dwyer during the 2023 Sisters of Providence Senior Jubilee luncheon. Sister Jane Michael is celebrating 75 years of being a Sister of Providence this year. Sister Jane Gibson (right) with her 2023 Senior Jubilee luncheon guest Sister Betty Hopf. Sister Jane is celebrating 70 years of being a Sister of Providence this year....
Listening, loving, letting go: reflection for profession of vows
...Jesus before others, Jesus also will acknowledge before God. Even, Paul in the letter to the Romans, in the midst of all that talk about sin and death, reminds us of the free gift of grace that abounds in Jesus Christ. Grace of community You, Dina, Anna and Tracey have the grace of this community of Providence —your Sisters, Providence Associates and this extended Providence of family and friends. How awesome is this that we have Dina and Tracey’s parents...
Virtual circles offer real relationship
...and justice in various ministries. Recently “Providence Circles” were formed based on geographic area. Twelve are now operating across the U.S. Because not all Associates live near to each other, two “virtual” Providence Circles were also established. These groups meet via conference call. Any associate, candidate-associate or sister is welcome to attend any of the circles. Whether “real” or “virtual” the benefits of the Providence Circles seem the same, said director Sister Diane Mason. “One of the greatest benefits of...
Touched by the Woods for a lifetime
...the restoration of the St. Anne Shell Chapel.(see story here). Touched by Love, Mercy and Justice Saint Mary-of-the-Woods is more than a place. It’s alive with the mission of the Sisters of Providence. It’s a place where I’m renewed and continually touched. The Sisters of Providence “are dedicated to being God’s Providence in the world by committing ourselves to works of love, mercy and justice in service among God’s people.” Love, mercy and justice — it’s how I aspire to...
The Sisters of Providence: A history of justice
The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the- Woods, Indiana, have a long, rich history of committing to love, mercy and justice. The Providence Community continues to collaborate with others to ensure the legacy of their foundress lives on. “Yes above all things; justice, justice. If any preferences may be shown let it be to the poorest or most abandoned.” — Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Sisters of Providence Justice Promoter Sister Barbara Battista speaks in front of a crowd of anti-death-penalty...
Growing Earth into the future, from where you are
...good old Catholic fashion, a lively game of climate change BINGO (“Believe in New Green Opportunities”) was played as an educational tool for raising awareness about causes of climate change and tactics that can be done to reduce one’s carbon footprint. Subsequently, each Sister of Providence and Providence Associate reflected on opportunities for going on a “Low Carb(on) Diet” by reducing her/his own carbon footprint. Finally, in a solemn moment, the Providence Manifesto and Providence Climate Agreement were proclaimed, and...