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The indelible mark of Providence: Interview with Barbara Ringenberger
...St. Catherine of Siena elementary school in Indianapolis, where the Sisters of Providence taught from 1922-1976. Even at that young age, Barbara feels she learned from the sisters the importance of reading and writing, prayer and having a deep faith in God. Barbara’s St. Catherine’s school Sister Francis Ellen (Sister Dorothy Hucksoll) (RIP) taught Barbara in 5th and 8th grades. Sister knew Barbara loved Indiana history. So one day sister gave her a little book to write down historical quotations...
Living the Gospel of Hope through better health care access
A rendering of what the new health clinic and pharmacy planned in West Terre Haute, Indiana, will look like. What if you didn’t have access to health care or a nearby pharmacy? More than 2,400 West Terre Haute, Indiana, residents lack access to basic health care. That number is only expected to increase in coming years. The poverty rate in the area is 28 percent and 15.5 percent of residents are uninsured. Sister Dorothy Rasche, SP, director of the Sisters...
From us to you: Blessings to you for giving
...we can continue the mission and ministries of the SPs. Collectively, you sent in 8,028 gifts in 2020 and we thank you for each and every one! Your thoughtful gifts have helped us: Increase our retirement fund for the support and care of aging sisters in their residences or in health care facilities. Provide resources for our new sisters. We have six women in initial formation and your donations provided education and spiritual enrichment for these women as they grow...
Pondering Christ’s birth in our hearts
Mary remembered all these things and pondered them in her heart. Luke 2:19 We don’t know exactly what Mary pondered. We can only imagine. Here presumably is a teenager of no special importance. A visiting angel tells her that she will become pregnant by the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to the Son of God. Then, very pregnant, she must travel to Bethlehem. We know the story. Upon arrival, there is no room at the inn, leaving her no...
Saint Mother Theodore’s Legacy Lives: Giving Day 2022
...Theodore Guerin. Measuring 7 1/8” high, your personal Saint Mother Theodore Guerin will be an ongoing reminder of your special relationship with her, and the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Remember, your financial gifts help us to be the hands and feet of Jesus to a hurting world through: Care for our elderly sisters – Provide safe, healthy, accessible housing for our sisters now in prayer ministry at the motherhouse. Education – We sponsor Providence Cristo Rey High School,...
Light Amid the Darkness
On this day, we celebrate the birth of Jesus. The Word made flesh, the bringer of light. To paraphrase John 1:4-5: The Word is the source of the light, and this light brings light to humankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has never put out the light. The one we were waiting for has come for all eternity. We find comfort in the story of Jesus’s birth — that the Son of God was born, not...
Donors, you bless us beyond words!
“We give thanks to God always for all of you, constantly mentioning you in our prayers.” 1 Thessalonians 1:2. This verse has never been truer. The Sisters of Providence can’t do our work without you! You are the reason we can share Good News. Giving Day As you know, October is an exceptional month of celebration for the Sisters of Providence. Mother Theodore’s birthday (10/2), Feast Day (10/3) and Foundation Day (10/22) for the Congregation mark important milestones. We launched...
Risen Christ art unique to the Woods
When visitors enter the Church of the Immaculate Conception, they are awestruck by the Renaissance-style design, the fresco paintings and boldly colored stained-glass windows from the Royal Bavarian Art Institute of Munich and by the grand Carrara, Pavonazzo and Numidian marble. After pilgrims, friends, family and sisters sit down in the pews, however, their attention is quickly drawn towards a simpler, unique risen Christ figure that hangs above the sanctuary. A one-of-a-kind sculpture, the risen Christ was designed in 1989...
‘The Glorious Impossible’
Advent is often referred to as a time of waiting in anticipation for the celebration of Christ’s birth. A time spent in contemplation and prayer for what author Madeleine L’Engle calls “The Glorious Impossible.” But it is also a time of paradoxes. ‘Longing for Contemplation’ While we open the windows on our Advent calendars, light our Advent candles, and reflect upon scripture, we’re also caught up in the frenzy of buying gifts and filling our schedules with too many social...
Sisters and nearby community celebrate Easter
It was a joyous Easter service on Sunday, with bright, aroma-filled flowers, sisters singing and triumphant piano and organ music. Families in the Wabash community regularly attend Mass with the Sisters of Providence and today was no exception. A set of Zimbelstern bells was recently installed on the organ, adding beautiful tinkling and chiming sounds during many songs. The bells were graciously donated by Dr. Herminia Din and Dr. Darrell Bailey, in honor of Sisters Agnes Joan Li and Donna...