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History of devotion to Our Lady of Providence
The National Shrine of Our Lady of Providence is located in the vestibule of the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. For more than 75 years, Sisters of Providence and lay people from throughout the world have prayed at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Providence, which is located today in the vestibule of the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Countless other intentions have been sent to the shrine via letters and e-mail, seeking the assistance and...
My Third Great-Aunt
...came into Mother’s room after breakfast to set it right, Mother said to her, “Ma Fille, I left Mass. It is my last.” (Volume 1, History of the Sisters of Providence, page 780) As the days passed, Mother Theodore became more ill, and it was evident she would not recover. Ill as she was, the Sisters had access to her almost to the end. “Prayers were made without ceasing,” wrote Sister Mary Cecilia Bailly. The sisters fasted, prayed and showed...
A legacy of hospitality
Sisters of Providence offer forward hospitality shown their founding sisters in 1840 by the Thralls family in their home, shown here. One does not have to be around the Sisters of Providence long before hearing the “founding story” of the incredible hospitality of the Thralls family. They are the pioneer couple who took in Mother Theodore Guerin, her five sister companions and four women prospects when they arrived in 1840. Their promised convent-home was not yet ready. Local farmers Sarah...
Sister Rebecca Keller
...fringe benefit of the Sisters of Providence,” she said. Answering the call And so at age 27 Sister Becky officially joined the Sisters of Providence. “Professing my first vows was one of the happiest days in my life. Because I had fought it for so long, it was great that I was making a public commitment with the Sisters of Providence and to God. And it was great because my whole family and so many of my friends were with...
Care of Earth attracts new members
...Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (SPs). For three women in the process of becoming Sisters of Providence, the sisters’ commitment to environmental justice has inspired them to consider making the sisters’ way of life their own. Sister Arrianne Whittaker, who made her first temporary vows with the Sisters of Providence last year, learned about WVC when she was volunteering with the Sisters of Providence at their free medical clinic in Terre Haute. She attended a “come and see” weekend with the...
Life in the Weihsien internment camp, 1943
Ten of these SPs were interned in the concentration camp during World War II. Though not interned, the two native Chinese Sisters of Providence, Sisters Agnes Joan Li and Bernadette Ma, faced the challenge of carrying on the work of the SP mission in China. Seated from left: Sisters Agnes Loyola Wolf, Marie Patricia Shortall, Marie Gratia Luking, Monica Marie Rigoni and Saint Francis Schultz; standing: Sisters Agnes Joan Li, Mary Liguori Hartigan, Carmel Baker, Theodata Haggerty, Francis De Sales...
Summer Teen Volunteer Opportunity benefits elders, teens
...Providence and health care residents. “The sisters are all really quite interesting,” Maddie said. “It’s an all-around fine time every single time I volunteer.” Her sister, Mea, agreed. “It is always so cool and educational to listen to their stories and be able to share a part of their day,” Mea added. While volunteering, teens visit with our elder sisters and take part in activities with them, including card making, exercise and more. The sisters and health care residents at...
Sister of Providence celebrates Golden Jubilee
...Haute, 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...
General Chapter 2011
...our sisters wherever they may be,” we will pray “we unite with all who share the charism of Providence, wherever they may be …. ” The word-change is simple; the shift in awareness and conviction is profound. Finally, I rejoice and give thanks for those Sisters of Providence elected as General Councilors and for my own re-election as General Superior. (You can read more about the five of us here.) All Sisters of Providence count on your continued interest, support...
Providence Community commits to develop Laudato Si’ Action Platform
...on behalf of the Providence Community states, among other points, that the Sisters of Providence are willing “To take up the urgent appeal of Laudato Si’ to listen and respond to the lurings of Providence to attend to the cry of the Earth and the cry of the poor by making it a community priority.” The document concludes that by this commitment, “The Sisters of Providence are participating in God’s Providential work of transformation and trusting in that Providence that...
Providence House restores families to wholeness
...a holistic comprehensive menu of services that include housing, on-site therapy and psychological testing, parenting education, one-on-one case management and support services designed to aid participants to plan, set goals and gain self-sufficiency. Your donation to the Sisters of Providence allows our sisters to respond in love to people in need. Families affected by the opioid crisis. Elderly people who are lonely and in need. Immigrants in need of advocacy. People seeking spiritual deepening and guidance. Our earth in need...
Reflections for the local Golden Jubilee celebration
...left us two years later to follow what became for you a lifetime of service as a member of the Navy Nurse Corps, including a stint during the Vietnam War on the U.S. Naval hospital ship, Repose. As Providence would have it, by the time you returned to the Sisters of Providence 25 years ago, you were able to begin a totally new path as a freelance photographer, artist and designer – honoring Divine Providence through your creative gifts. Like...