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Going out on Mission
The Sisters of Providence first sent sisters out on Mission in 1842. From then on, sisters learned of their yearly assignments via the Obedience List every August. In this undated photo, Sisters of Providence leave campus to go out on Mission. In this undated photo, Sisters of Providence leave for missions via the Saint Mary’s train station. Many Sisters of Providence left for mission via the Saint Mary’s train station, which was right across the street from the main Saint...
Evolving Providence in time of pandemic and beyond
...us. Most especially, when it was not crystal clear where Providence was leading. Confidence in God It is this quotation — “Put yourself gently into the hands of Providence” — that the daughters of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin chose to inscribe in her shrine at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. It is a reminder to each of us that, like their foundress, all Sisters of Providence, Providence Associates, our partners in mission, and all who share the charism of Providence are called to...
By the numbers: 30 years of Providence Food Pantry
“Without you, there is no us.” – Sister Maureen Fallon Sister Maureen could not have said this any better. On Wednesday, Oct. 9, Sister Maureen and other Sisters of Providence hosted a luncheon for volunteers of the Providence Food Pantry. Western Indiana Community Action Agency, Inc., sponsored the luncheon. It honored Providence Food Pantry’s 30 years of service in the West Terre Haute community. Many of the weekly volunteers came to the luncheon, which took place in the Providence Hall...
Providence Associate Arthur Snyder: a rewarding faith journey with the Sisters of Providence
...and how becoming a Providence Associate can be life changing and personally rewarding beyond human understanding. What do you see as the future of the PA relationship? There will be many more faithful people taking this journey with the Sisters of Providence. My hope is that our commitment as associates will lead to more women becoming religious as Sisters of Providence. I have a plaque that reads, “Prayer Works” — indeed, it does! Learn more about becoming a Providence Associate....
Reflecting on the profession of vows of Sister Anna Fan
...would say that their offering this place for us is providential because St. Joseph is a special patron of the Sisters of Providence. Surrender to Providence Despite everyone’s gracious presence, today is NOT how Anna expected to profess her perpetual vows as a Sister of Providence. She had great plans to come to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods in June during our Annual Meeting. She was to profess vows there in the presence of the larger Providence Community. However, I do believe we...
Memories of Providence Brittany (RIP)
This is a recent photo of Providence Brittany (right) lounging around with Providence Ruth. “Brittany was the first alpaca born here.” Sister Ann Sullivan remembers the birth quite well. Providence Brittany’s mother was Alba, a Chilean reddish black female and her father was – at the time – one of the top sires in the nation. On Tuesday, Providence Brittany was laid to rest after discovering the alpaca was suffering from cancer. The entire Sisters of Providence community mourned for...
Tracing Providence: a Providence Associate reflects
...Mary-of-the-Woods, the Sisters of Providence, and Saint Mother Theodore Guerin’s remarkable journey into the wilderness, I didn’t understand the full breadth of the mission and charism of the Sisters of Providence. Love, Mercy, and Justice are fundamental commandments we are given by Christ, and here was a group of strong, resolute women who live that mission every day. I had long wanted to somehow give back to the world in a meaningful way. Meeting the Sisters of Providence and ultimately...
Sister My Huong Pham reflects on Jubilee
Vicar Sister Lisa Stallings pins a corsage onto Sister My Huong Pham as General Superior Sister Denise Wilkinson looks on. On Saturday, June 25, four Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, celebrated with the Congregation. One, Sister My Huong Pham, celebrated 25 years as a woman religious. She entered the Vietnamese Dominican Sisters in February 1991 and began the transfer process to enter the Congregation of the Sisters of Providence in January 2015, a process which takes three years....
Sister Anne Therese Falkenstein
Download Full Interview – Sister Anne Therese Falkenstein Current ministry: Associate professor, researcher, special assistant to the president and trustee at Providence University in Taiwan Favorite website: www.spsmw.org because it keeps me in touch with so many of the great things that the Sisters of Providence, Providence Associates and other friends are doing to make the world a better place. Favorite quote: “My life is my message.” Ghandi Favorite music/song: If I had to pick just one, it would be...
Father Ray: inspired by Sisters of Providence work for justice and care for those in need
Sisters of Providence Mary Beth Klingel and Dawn Tomaszewski, right, present Father Ray Brenner a Companion’s Award on June 8 at our annual donor dinner. Father Ray was honored for his many outstanding qualities, work for our faith and support of the sisters. “The Sisters of Providence are great companions and friends. They have been an inspiration to me and I admire their many ministries,” says Father Ray Brenner, a longtime friend and donor to the Sisters of Providence with...
Sisters of Providence celebrate 2023 Senior Jubilarians
...Mary-of-the-Woods (1991), Formation Director/Volunteer Hispanic Education Center, Indianapolis (1991-93), Director of Formation, Maternity BVM Convent, Chicago (1993-96), Director, Office of Congregational Advancement, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1996-2001), Vicar/General Councilor, Sisters of Providence (2001-06), General Superior, Sisters of Providence (2006-16), and Donor Relations Associate, Mission Advancement Office, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2017-19). 70-year Jubilarians Sister Teresa Costello, formerly Sister Ellen Maureen, was born in Galway County, Ireland. Currently, she ministers as a volunteer at Providence Health Care at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Teresa entered the Congregation...
What does Providence look like? You
...faith in Providence and with the prayer support of many. A light through the dense forest revealed the cabin of a local family who took the first sisters in. This generous act was the first of a host of many dedicated and loving followers who continue to create a legacy that has spanned 176 years serving countless people and communities. Today, Saint Mother Theodore’s companions and followers are those working with the Sisters of Providence to carry out the day-to-day...