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Get to know Providence Associate Julia Lopez-Kaley
...me learn, explore and navigate connection with Spirit, as well as discerning my personal vocation. It is my love of the Sisters of Providence, Mother Theodore, and my shared values with the Providence Community that drew me to officially become a Providence Associate several years ago. Tell us about your experience as a Providence Associate. In what ways is the relationship life giving? I love having the opportunity to be a member of the Providence Community. And I value the...
Visiting a ‘Saintly’ relative
...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...
Called by God to life as a doctor and a Sister of Providence
When you look back at your life how do you see Providence at work in the journey? Who did Providence send into your path? What challenges have you faced and what blessings were bestowed? Recently I had an opportunity to look back on my last nine years in the Sisters of Providence community and reflect on how Providence has made its indelible mark on my path. I shared my vocation story at our October virtual Come and See weekend retreat. Several women...
Bonded with the Sisters of Providence as a Providence Associate
...titled “The bonds that unite us.” I noticed myself underlining words and phrases that described the bonds that I feel unite me with the Sisters of Providence and my fellow Providence Associates. In just the first few pages I underlined: “… rely on prayer, quiet, action and play in our daily lives” … “ forward-thinking individuals” … “a God who calls each one in the circumstances of his/her individual life to be the transformative presence of Providence” … “what an...
Sisters of Providence respond to compelling need for health care
What brought Saint Mother Theodore Guerin and her companions to Indiana? A compelling need — education. Education of children and adults has remained the primary ministry of the Sisters of Providence for most of our history. Less well known though is that, throughout our history, the Sisters of Providence have responded to the compelling need for health care. Providence Health Care Director of Nursing Kim Wright shows off a fall food craft activity with Sister Ann Stephen Stouffer. Moments in...
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...
Five reasons to become a Providence Associate
...special about Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Grounded spirituality. Warm and welcoming presence. A passion for justice. Educators continuing to educate. As a Providence Associate you will spend special time with the sisters and share in their wisdom and love. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Find a home at the Woods. As the motherhouse hub of the Providence Community, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods is the spiritual home for Providence Associates as well as Sisters of Providence. We invite Providence Associates home to the Woods...
Providence Associate and former Sister of Providence Donna Watzke shares about her journey
...before, I never could have imagined. I admire the Sisters of Providence, a now smaller but mighty community of women. They continue to live their mission in service to others and welcome other lay men and women to join them in this ministry. And finally, I give thanks for all our Providence Associates who share with the Sisters the charism of Providence. Read more about Donna and other former Sisters of Providence in the Summer 2023 issue of HOPE magazine....
BEing Providence in the World
Editor’s note: Providence Associate Michelle Barrentine shares her experience of living out her Providence Associate commitment by serving others in her own daily life. Blog post author Providence Associate Michelle Barrentine with her Sister of Providence companion Sister Carolyn Kessler. Love, Mercy, Justice. These expressions of the Providence charism of the Sisters of Providence can be lived out in so many different ways. As many ways as there are Sisters of Providence and Providence Associates (PAs). Volunteering our service is...
Preparing the next generation of Sisters of Providence
Postulant year Jessica Vitente in her postulant year volunteers at Providence Spirituality & Conference Center using her business background. Our charism is a unique spirit present in this community of women that attracts and draws each one of us. Even before a woman enters the Congregation, she has already been touched by the charism of the Sisters of Providence. This is generally true for every Sister of Providence. Often it is hard to articulate, but we all experience it. Before...
Faces of our future: a new generation of Sisters of Providence
...organizer at NETWORK — a Catholic social justice lobby in Washington, D.C. Emily is living in a local community with two other Sisters of Providence in the D.C. area. Sister Jessica Vitente Sister Jessica Vitente was received into the novitiate of the Sisters of Providence on Saturday, Aug. 3. Sister Jessica is from California and first “discovered” the Sisters of Providence at the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress where she visited our information booth and met Sister Editha Ben, our...
Sister Joan Kirkpatrick (formerly Sister Joan Patrice)
...Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Sister Joan to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. We welcome you to share your memories of Sister Joan in the comment section below. Sister Joan Kirkpatrick (formerly Sister Joan Patrice) Complete Ministry In Indiana: Teacher, Aspirancy, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1959-61); Treasurer/Business Manager for Motherhouse Operations, Sacred Heart Province, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1974-82); Counselor, Providence Self Sufficiency Ministries, New Albany (1998-2003); Assistant to Ministry of Care Administrator, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2004-2013); Personal...