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Sister Patty Wallace walks in the footsteps of her elder sisters
...carry their compassionate touch to the Providence Associate I visit at the Indiana Women’s Prison. I carry their love of the poor to the food pantry where I witness the poor helping each other. I carry their passion for justice to Honduras in a mission trip with my parish. I am inspired by our sisters – their witness, commitment to the Gospel, and trust in Providence. To read more about the lives of our sisters, find the commentaries under Obituaries....
Growing in depth: Providence Associate Joanna Dailey
Providence Associate Joanna Dailey’s relationship with the Sisters of Providence goes back to her youth. The Sisters of Providence were her teachers in grades 5-8 in Hammond, Ind. Joanna Dailey, at left, helps prepare the altar during her first commitment ceremony as a Providence Associate in 2012. She was so impressed with the Congregation that she entered the novitiate of the Sisters of Providence in 1965. Joanna left to pursue another path four years later, but she continued to stay...
Volunteering for your future
...was 7-years-old when her mom took her on her first mission trip to Mexico. She has always known that helping others and serving her community was the right thing to do. “I get as much out of it as the people I am able to help,” Mandy said. “I did a lot of volunteering in high school, just out of passion for it.” Because of her commitment and dedication to volunteer work, Mandy received the Lily Endowment Scholarship, which will...
Sister Kathleen Bernadette Smith: Joyful collaboration in a prophetic mission
...have learned about our various traditions. We did a super big ‘taking our streets back’ campaign working with the police, local businesses and residents to get rid of drug houses. We annually sponsor a back-to-school parade, an ecumenical picnic, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. celebration,” she said. Sister Kathleen serves on both the SP and Archdiocese of Chicago Anti-Racism task forces. She also companions those preparing to make commitments as Providence Associates. As a member of the Pathways Awareness...
Sister William Eyke
...been her thoughts that night. It is titled, “Bridegroom,” by Christopher Idle, from the book, “Fragments of your Ancient Name,” by Joyce Rupp. It goes like this: You set your heart on my soul And woo me into fuller relationship. You stand at the altar of my life In hope of a total commitment To the faithful love you propose. My heart see-saws in response. Going toward. Returning back. Hesitant to truly give you my all. Thank you for patiently...
Annual gathering of Providence Associates 2014
...at Saint Mary-of the-Woods, to discern their call to a deeper commitment to the mission of love, mercy and justice in relationship with the Sisters of Providence. Sisters of Providence, Providence Associates and Sisters of Providence ministry partners gather for a photo after Mondays annual meeting. Associates discuss around tables ideas for implementing positive environmental practices into their lives. Providence Associates gathered Saturday pose for a group photo. Debbie Dillow, associate director of Providence Associates, at left, greets candidate-associates arriving...
Sister Joni Luna enters the Novitiate on Aug. 10, 2014
...ceremony, Joni is asked what she desires of the Congregation. She responded, “Provident God of truth, virtue and goodness, I stand before you today as I answer the call that yearns within me. I ask you, Sister Denise, and you, my Sisters, to receive my commitment to humbly walk day by day on this providential journey. I ask with a joyful heart to join you as a novice of the Sisters of Providence. I promise to grope along slowly with...
Providence is profound
...currently participating in a year of formation and discernment toward becoming a Providence Associate of the Sisters of Providence this fall. During this process, candidates meet regularly with a Sister of Providence or Providence Associate companion to explore more deeply the life, mission and spirituality of the Sisters of Providence. This reflection is part of Chuck’s letter of intent that he and all candidate-associates who wish to continue onward to becoming a Providence Associate submit leading up to first commitments....
Toward the future: young sisters look forward
...us into the future, with their questions and probing thoughts they challenge us to grow and evolve into even more of what God is calling us to be,” Sister Arrianne said. “I desire to live simply, to be faithful to my commitment and share my gifts, talents, faith, love, hopes and dreams with others in promoting the mission of Providence,” Sister Joni said. Benefits of smaller size More personalized formation is a benefit of fewer sisters entering at a time....
‘Slavery Still Exists’ prayers for justice
...speak out. Commitment All: I commit myself to fulfilling the action I have just chosen in order to show solidarity with members of the human family who are trafficked. Closing Prayer Creating and compassionate Source of Life, we thank you for your love of each of us. May we model your love by our concern for our trafficked sisters and brothers. May they experience in their lives the power of being treasured by us and our efforts to free this...
No longer slaves, but brothers and sisters
...for action and commitment to continue to open their eyes and hearts, no longer being “accomplices to this evil” (from Pope Francis). Sisters Barbara Sheehan, Rosemary Ward and Providence Associate Gerri Baum were among the members of the sponsoring committee. The committee felt a great deal of support from those attending. Gerri said, “Although we gathered to raise awareness about human trafficking and pray that its millions of victims would experience the power of being treasured by us and our...
Living as a young nun
...1998. She professed first vows in 2002. She professed perpetual vows in 2006. “I was excited about starting the new phase of my life,” Sister Anji said. “I saw entering the Sisters of Providence as a transition and a chance to live out the purpose of my life. I felt meaningful about my life choice. I also felt committed. “It’s a big commitment to God, to the community and to me, that I would walk the journey with other sisters.”...