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God’s love takes the form of tender loving care
Sister Mary Montgomery and the Sisters of Providence recently hosted our 2017 Retreat for Busy Catholic Moms. The weekend is filled with many different activities including a special focus on Our Lady of Providence. One mother who was not familiar with the Blessed Virgin Mary as Our Lady of Providence shared her experience: “When I arrived for a weekend retreat for Busy Moms hosted by the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary of the Woods, I looked forward to a...
Providence Associates retreat with Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
“It has been more than I expected. I am just blown away,” said Tara Lane of her first Providence Associate retreat at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Since October, Tara has been studying elements of the spirituality of the Sisters of Providence as a candidate-associate. She joined 47 other Providence Associates, candidate-associates and Sisters of Providence in attending the Saint Mother Theodore Guerin spring retreat from March 7-9, 2014. Below are some photos from the weekend retreat. The Providence Associate relationship is open...
Beautifying the Woods
...in some of the areas. But they needed some more help. And the additional help came in the form of Providence Associate Robb Farris, whom Sister Mary companioned as a Candidate-Associate. “Robb is so devoted to the Sisters of Providence,” Sister Mary said. “When I moved back here, he was here to help. Providence Associate Robb Farris working on beautifying the cross in the Congregation Cemetery. “When I came home to the Woods, I thought I’ve got to find something...
Music, nature, environmental justice all part of young Providence Associate’s call
Providence Associate Holly Herber ministers as a parish musician. Here she poses with the organ at her former parish in Conroe, Texas. What drew me in to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods was the connection with Taizé Prayer. In 2015, I offered Taizé Prayer at my parish, where I was the music director. A choir member mentioned that Taizé was offered at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. She commented on how serene the campus was, and that I would love the...
Newsnotes: Sisters of Providence news update winter 2021
...Paris, Ill. Vonda Monts West Terre Haute, Ind. The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods continue to be blessed by our ever-growing Providence community. On Saturday, Nov. 14, 20 women and men made first commitments as Providence Associates. In addition, 89 Providence Associates renewed their commitment to love, mercy and justice. This brings the total number of Providence Associates to 289. Covid-19 didn’t stop the ceremony. But it did greatly change it. This year there was no bustling activity and...
Living as a young nun
...process to join the Sisters of Providence, I felt at peace with the decision.” When she turned 21, Sister Anji said she began contacting several religious communities to learn more. Within three years, Providence found her after she made contact with the Sisters of Providence. “I met one of the Sisters of Providence in China,” she said. “We got to know each other through a mutual friend at a local church. She introduced me to the Sisters of Providence, so...
Novena to Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
...Providence to fill my need. Out of love and respect for your holiness, as well as my admiration for your strength of character, I ask for your assistance now. You were able to withstand so many difficult situations, yet you relied on God’s endless Providence to meet the needs of you and your community. Please implore Providence, on my behalf, to remember my needs. (Mention your need or concern) Thank you, Saint Mother Theodore, for coming to my side at...
Sister Denise Wilkinson: A Reflection
...shrine (2014-2015); Capital Improvements Renovation of Providence Hall (2010), Replica of Log Cabin Chapel erected (2012), Renovation of Providence Spirituality and Conference Center and Linden Leaf Gifts (2014), Completion of permanent shrine of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin (2014), Re-location of National Shrine of Our Lady of Providence to the main vestibule in the Church of the Immaculate Conception (2014), Woods Day Care Pre-School facility repurposed as Sisters of Providence Administration Building (2015), Church of the Immaculate Conception bell tower refurbished;...
Annmarie Portela: ‘With this decision, I am truly content’
Annmarie Portela (back row, center) with her family and companion, Sister Ellen Cunningham (left). Annmarie Portela and her husband, two daughters and their golden retriever live in St. John, Ind. Her companion was Sister Ellen Cunningham. 1.) Why did you want to become a Providence Associate? In addition to having a great fondness for the Sisters of Providence, the possibility of becoming a Providence Associate came at a most propitious time for me. I was searching (and continue to do...
‘Like Mary, you have given birth’
...continue to say with her, “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Most High. Let it be done to me according to your word.” Sister Jane Michael Dwyer during the 2023 Sisters of Providence Senior Jubilee luncheon. Sister Jane Michael is celebrating 75 years of being a Sister of Providence this year. Sister Jane Gibson (right) with her 2023 Senior Jubilee luncheon guest Sister Betty Hopf. Sister Jane is celebrating 70 years of being a Sister of Providence this year....
Sisters honor Lechleiters with Queen Amelia award
...Guerin Companion and Dujarié awards. This year, the Sisters of Providence honored Sarah and John Lechleiter with the Queen Amelia award. Strong advocates “John and Sarah were introduced to the Sisters of Providence when their children attended St. Matthew School in Indianapolis,” Vicar/General Treasurer Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp told those in attendance. “They reconnected with the Sisters of Providence when I was working to establish Providence Cristo Rey High School in Indianapolis in 2005.” Providence Cristo Rey High School President Tayler...
Virtual circles offer real relationship
...the Providence Circles is deepening the relationship among the associates and the sisters. The ripple effect of these relationships will help further the mission of the Sisters of Providence,” she said. Another benefit is offering a time for associates to share their joy and happiness with one another. “It is a time for them to find a safe place where they can express their personal concerns, their struggles and truly a time to learn to pray in a way they...