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Asked to move for the sake of the mission
The sisters new convent home in Northlake, Illinois. Most readers have probably been in a situation where they’ve decided to move “for the sake of” … a job, an expanding family, needing a smaller home. What does it mean to be asked to move “for the sake of the mission” or more specifically, “for the sake of the Sisters of Providence mission?” Well, the nine sisters living at Mother Theodore Guerin Convent in River Grove, Illinois, learned its meaning first-hand...
Fresh eyes on Sisters of Providence Annual Meeting
...future Sister Lisa Stallings, vicar/general councilor and treasurer, and Traci Tucker, Providence Associate and Chief Financial Officer for the Sisters of Providence, presented on the financial state of the community. Among the projections that caught my attention was that by 2031, which will be 15 years after my entrance, we expect there to be 111 sisters in the community, nearly 1/3 of the number when I entered. Seventeen of these sisters will be “active,” that is able to be engaged...
Sisters honor five with Saint Mother Theodore Companion awards at donor dinner
...and quiet dedication. The award recognizes those who faithfully advance the mission of the Sisters of Providence. This year, the Sisters of Providence honored Judy Houghton, Rebecca Caldwell, Betsy Simon, Jean Brashier and Mamas Mending, a business located in Marshall, Illinois. General Councilor Sister Laura Parker said Judy was “a woman whose life has been defined by quiet dedication, heartfelt service and enduring love for the Sisters of Providence.” A former Sister of Providence, Judy spends many hours weekly volunteering...
1956: a year of commemoration
The year 1956 was one of remembrance and celebration for the Sisters of Providence. This year marked the 100th anniversary of the death of Mother Theodore Guerin, who died May 14, 1856. The year also commemorated the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Sisters of Providence of Ruillé, France, in 1806. In conjunction with Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, the Congregation presented various exhibits of sisters’ original works in the areas of plays, poetry, music, art, sculpture and craftwork in the...
Sister Ruth Ellen Doane
...of Sister Ruth Ellen in the comment section below. Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Sister Ruth Ellen to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Ruth Ellen Doane Complete Ministry In Illinois: Teacher, St. Athanasius, Evanston (1956-61); Mathematics Curriculum Director, Providence-St. Mel, Chicago (1980-85); Adult Education Coordinator/Adjunct Faculty, Our Lady of the Westside, Chicago/Triton College, River Grove (1985-88). In Indiana: Teacher, St Patrick, Indianapolis (1961-68); Teacher, Our Lady of Providence High School, Clarksville (1970-77); Teacher, Marian Heights...
A place for neighbors: Providence Housing Corporation
An apartment housing unit at Providence Place in West Terre Haute,Indiana. When Saint Mother Theodore Guerin and her companions arrived at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, strangers in a new land, Sarah and Joseph Thralls welcomed them into their home and shared what they had. To honor that hospitality given to the Congregation, the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods helped create Providence Housing Corporation in 1999. Providence Housing Corporation was formed to provide affordable housing for the Congregation’s neighbors in need. It...
Welcome to the family of Providence! Providence Associates candidate orientation
On Saturday, Nov. 12, we welcomed Providence Associate candidates for an orientation at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Over the coming year, the 29 candidates will journey with a Sister of Providence or Providence Associate companion as they reflect on Providence spirituality and the mission of love, mercy and justice. Are you seeking something more? Maybe becoming a Providence Associate of the Sisters of Providence is for you! ProvidenceAssociates.org Providence Associate Candidate Mary Beth Mullen and her companion Sister Marsha Speth Candidate Christine...
Reinventing ourselves as Sisters of Providence
...stories in this issue of HOPE. As women who have said an enthusiastic “yes!” to Providence, we Sisters of Providence share a wonderful history of being open to mystery and ready to journey in faith along the path of Providence until we cross the threshold into eternity. With our Providence Associates who now have joined us on this journey – we have, I think, many miles to go and promises to keep. So, I ask myself, why would I want...
Deep love and healing
White Violet Center intern Ezra Meaders holds alpaca cria Danny. To hear Ezra Kyle Meadors talk about his history with the Sisters of Providence is to feel his deep love for the community, Mother Theodore and the sisters and his gratitude for the strain of Providence running through his life. Though he’s known the sisters since 2006 and has been a Providence Associate since 2012, Ezra did not originally plan to spend this time as an intern at White Violet...
Welcome Providence Associate candidates of 2014
...Guerin. Sister Ellen Kehoe, companion to Providence Candidate-Associate Betty Sloan of Indian Head Park, Illinois. Candidate-Associates pause to pray at the tomb of Saint Mother Thodore Guerin in her new shrine at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sisters Dawn Tomaszewski and Diane Mason lead a sneak-preview tour of the nearly completed shrine of Saint Mother Theodore during the Providence Candidate-Associate orientation. Providence Candidate-Associate Wallene Swentko of Hammond, Indiana, begins the year-long journey toward becoming a Providence Associate with her Sister of Providence companion...
The Providence Climate Agreement
...goal! At a recent Climate Change Task Force meeting, it was decided our new goal is to reduce our CO2 emissions by 4 million pounds by July 1, 2021. Stay tuned for further details! The Providence Climate Agreement was developed by the Climate Change Task Force in order to provide – for the Sisters of Providence, Providence Associates, family and friends, and all others concerned – an action of resistance to climate change that is significant, doable, and at least...
Oral history: Sister Joyce Brophy, inspiring confidence in others
...1959-65, Principal Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Sisters of Providence Mistress of Postulants, 1965-68 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Sisters of Providence Director of Scholastics, 1968-69 St. Agnes, Chicago, Illinois, 1969, Teacher Grade 8 St. Genevieve, Chicago, Illinois, 1969-1971, Principal Immaculate Heart of Mary, Galesburg, Illinois, 1971-72, Principal Costa Catholic, Galesburg, Illinois, 1972-79, Principal/Administrator Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Assistant Vice President for Development, 1980-82 University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana, Religious Leaders Program, 1982-83 Catholic Schools Office, Joliet, Illinois, 1983-84, Educational Consultant Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Provincial, Sacred Heart...