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Forgiveness and reconciliation
...God of Providence calls us forth daily to deepen our commitment to love, mercy and justice in ourselves and in our world. Forgiveness, I believe, has a threefold reality. First we seek forgiveness of God for our personal sins and failures. There is certain hope and grace in knowing that a prodigal God is “slow to anger, rich in mercy and compassion” in my regard. God’s forgiveness is just that — a given — ready even before we ask. We...
Sister Dorothy (Marie Christopher) Souligny
...our ministry. … Our commitment is to spreading the Gospel through works of charity,’” said Sister Margaret Quinlan in her commentary for Sister Dorothy Souligny, who died Dec. 12. “Today we celebrate the life of a woman who was definitely dedicated to the mission of spreading the Gospel through works of charity. Sister Dorothy spent 21 years in various positions in Taiwan and served in other ministries in this country,” continued Sister Margaret. Born Feb. 23, 1934, in Hammond, Ind.,...
The Other Five: A brief look at the lives of the sisters who came from France in 1840 with Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
...reserved in conversation. She once served as a local superior for the Congregation in France. She was appointed to assist Saint Mother Theodore and to step in as her replacement, if necessary. She wavered with her commitment to the mission in United States and once told Saint Mother Theodore that she would return to France if Saint Mother Theodore became incapacitated or would die. Her deep religious spirit helped her cope with her challenges. She struggled with the English language,...
Sister Joyce Brophy
...is of primary importance and I make more determined efforts to grow in this relationship through prayer and study. Q. What gives you hope? A. We strongly believe in the Providence of God and all that this implies. We, as a Congregation, are not afraid of learning more and taking on a new challenge. We are open to new things. We remain very faithful to our commitment and to one another. We have something special! It is a good feeling...
Organizations find something to believe in at Providence Family Services
...said. Sister Patty Fillenwarth, PFS’ director, is grateful for all the support Popular Community Bank has invested. “They’ve been a good bank to work with, and especially so these last few years. They are interested in the entire community. They see that what we do is beneficial to the entire community, and therefore they are glad to help us,” Fillenwarth said. As for Pacheco’s commitment, it is personal as well as professional. “Many of my family members live in the...
Sister Lawrence Ann Liston
...We see it all here: Huntington’s Disease, different cancers, hypertension, heart issues. A lot of them are “working poor,” who have jobs where insurance is not provided or they can’t afford the insurance. Q: Why would a woman today find the Sisters of Providence lifestyle and commitment attractive? A: I think our ministry has always been one of education. Originally, it was more in a classroom. I think the Sisters of Providence really have reached out in many diverse ways...
Three Sisters of Providence receive sentences for trespassing during SOA protest
...of the Americas (SOA), now known as the Western Hemisphere Institute for Security Cooperation (WHISC). “Our support and concern for them has been strong throughout this legal process. We pray that more people will take notice of our government’s commitment to continue training Latin American military personnel who later use terrorist tactics in their own countries. Courageous acts such as those offered by our sisters and the thousands who marched with them will help raise awareness about one of our...
Human Trafficking: Words from Sister Denise
...the social sin of human trafficking. An organization to which the SPs belong and participate – CCRIM (Center for Corporate Responsibility, Indiana, Michigan) has invited all its member religious congregations to join the effort to extend the reach and impact of the actions and prayer it has planned. The Chapter commitment of the SPs to “free ourselves to better respond to urgent global issues especially those impacting women and Earth,” agreed to this past summer, supports us getting involved and...
Sister Grace Stewart
...for special intentions. Those are paramount too,” Sister Grace said. “The mass is going to be the high point of my day; thanksgiving for all of our favors, petitions for all of our associates. I pray for the children. I pray for the people you are going to meet that day,” she added. She remembers her dedication to prayer since she made her commitment to become a Sister of Providence in 1929. “We took our vows under the special protection...
Sister Anji Fan
...in the right place.” The transition of leaving behind her family and a comfortable career and embracing a new country, culture, language and commitment was significant. “I have noticed that my call of being a Sister of Providence is not out somewhere in the world like a shining star to attract me; it has moved into my heart. It has become a treasure within my unique journey. I no longer go out and look for the sign of my vocation,...
Sister Rose Ann Eaton
...positions were hard to find for short-term commitments. “That led the New Membership Team to rethink the way that program was developed. That gave the impetus to the structure that is in place right now, with the postulancy being less of a work experience and more about visiting different places to experience community prayer and ministry,” she said. The experience deepened Sister Rose Ann’s foundation of understanding in the Congregation. “That was a time when I felt like I really...
Sister Bernice Kuper
...years before change came again. Once again, the general superior came calling. The novice director had resigned and no one was prepared to take over. A one-year commitment was all that was requested. Well, that was in 1993 and she is still ministering to women in formation. Now Sister Bernice serves as vocation minister for the Congregation. She often is the first contact for women seeking information about religious life, or the Sisters of Providence in particular. Understandably, in four...