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The surprising life of Sister Paula Damiano
...creation of virtual and hybrid programming, a happy consequence that has broadened the scope and reach of Providence Spirituality & Conference Center. What does the future hold for Sister Paula, PSCC and the Sisters of Providence? Perhaps we will choose to “remember not the former things” and strike out on new paths. It may be the God of Providence who will surprise us and say: “Behold I am doing a new thing. Now it springs forth, do you not perceive...
Sister Marilyn Baker: living the legacy of Saint Mother Theodore as an international teacher
...importance of involvement in political policies. Having her to share community life has been a joy.” As the future unfolds Sister Marilyn says she is confident, “Providence will place me wherever I am to be. That’s how it has been since I came to the Sisters of Providence. And I expect Providence will continue to guide me on the road ahead as I follow in the legacy of Mother Theodore.” Originally published in the fall 2021 issue of HOPE magazine....
Sister Barbara Ann Zeller: modern-day foundress
Sister Barbara Ann Zeller is CEO and founder of Providence Self-Sufficiency Ministries in Georgetown, Indiana. Like Saint Mother Theodore Guerin and her companions who sank the roots of Providence into the wilderness of Indiana 174 years ago, Sister Barbara Ann Zeller continues the course of planting Providence. Over the past 20 years, Sister Barbara has founded in Georgetown, Indiana, a multi-faceted campus that serves peoples’ real and complex needs. At Providence House you will find reunification and strengthening homes for...
HOPE summer 2019 — A community of hope
...truly a blessing. We invite you and those you love to the Woods anytime to continue your journey with the sisters. Remembering two Providence High School sisters As Providence High School, Chicago, prepares to celebrate its last official alumnae reunion in October, many thoughts turn to the hundreds of Sisters of Providence who ministered there through the years. Sister Helen Vinton brings hope in an unsteady environment “Currently, climate change is the biggest threat to many Louisiana families, changing how...
HOPE winter 2022 — Creating space for new light
...believer in the power of prayer, so I’ll ask anyone who cares enough to pray for someone. Storm the heavens!” Let the Sisters of Providence pray for you! Here are some of the many ways to request prayers from the Sisters of Providence. A new leadership team for the Sisters of Providence The Chapter meeting culminated in the election of the Congregation’s Leadership Team of the next five years. And now, a brief word from O’Shaughnessy Dining Hall I am...
Treasures from Archives: Providence Press
Sister Cecile Morse ministered as a printer from 1938 to 1979. The Sisters of Providence have a long history of printing and publishing. Take, for example, “Lest We Forget: The Sisters of Providence of St. Mary-of-the-Woods in Civil War Service,” by the late Sister Mary Theodosia Mug. It was printed in 1931 by Providence Press of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Yes, indeed, having a print shop to help not only share information about the Congregation and its many schools, but also to...
Sister Therese Whitsett
...middle child of nine, the family would often visit first one then two older sisters who had joined the Sisters of Providence. Changes It was with great excitement and visions of being a missionary and going to far-away places to be of service that right after high school Therese too joined the Sisters of Providence. The year was 1962, and two months later the Second Vatican Council would begin. With it would come many changes in the life and routine...
Come and See Retreat – Fall 2024
...in the lives of our sisters. You will have opportunity to hear several sisters’ stories about their call and their lives today. You will experience how the Sisters of Providence live the call through prayer, vows, ministries and community life. You will come away from this weekend retreat with a feel for what life as a Sister of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods is like today. During this retreat you will also have opportunity to immerse yourself in our spirit-filled grounds...
Providence Food Pantry goes mobile!
For one housing unit in West Terre Haute, Providence Food Pantry has stepped up its game. After discussions with Providence Housing Corporation, Inc. Director Lynn Holloman, Providence Food Pantry Director Sister Maureen Fallon, SP, agreed to install a mobile food pantry for residents of the senior affordable housing unit. Residents of Providence Housing Corporation, Inc. at one of the Providence Food Pantry mobile drops. “A lot of the people who live there do not have vehicles,” Sister Maureen said. “While...
Pray with Our Lady of Providence, Queen of the Home
Jacqueline Fischer places a flower at the painting of Our Lady of Providence. We invite you to join with the Sisters of Providence, starting Thursday, Nov. 8, in praying the Novena to Our Lady of Providence leading up to her feast day on Nov. 17. The Our Lady of Providence ministry of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods offers spiritual support and guidance for the real needs of families today. The National Shrine of Our Lady of Providence in...
Providence Food Pantry receives WVCF grant
...a lot of elderly volunteers and elderly clients, most of whom are immune-compromised,” Sister Maureen said. “Plus, the units allow the senior citizen volunteers and clients to breathe easier in the summer while reducing the amount of fresh produce we need to send to compost. “This is going to save us a whole lot of work.” Approximately 65 volunteers help with Providence Food Pantry, a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, including 10 Sisters of...
Blessing the new columbarium at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
...Woods which led to the development of Providence Community Cemetery. Heather, a graduate of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, had great devotion to Saint Mother Theodore Guerin and referred to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods as “home.” Now those with strong and long-lasting connections to the Sisters of Providence may request cremains burial here. Learn more about Providence Community Cemetery. Sisters, Providence Associates and family and friends gather to bless the new columbarium and to inter Providence Associate Heather Tetzlaff Smith in her final resting...