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Our special practices
...practices is not a casual issue — it is life sustaining and essential. Mother Theodore knew intuitively that, as Christians, as Catholics, and as Sisters of Providence, we are nested within several communities: our family, our religious community, the Christian community across the world, and the full human community wherever it is found. She reminded us constantly, however, because she knew it so deeply within her own being, that the fundamental energy that undergirds the practices of the Christian community...
Held in the palm of God’s hand
...as well as fulfilling other domestic duties to maintain the dwelling space I shared with my sisters. Praying individually as well as communally is a must in my life. As I age, these aspects have greater meaning for me. I realize that I have been held in the palm of God’s hand throughout my community life of 55 years. Time allotted to share meals, play and converse with my sisters is very important. I am very grateful for the many...
Moving toward the Reign of God with mutual sharing
...of life of the universe — sun, Earth, water, plants and animals. It is the way of many indigenous cultures. It is represented in the inhale and exhale of our breath. This alternative way is often called a gift economy. It is centered around relationships, not money. It is based on interdependence and mutual sharing, with the goal being the well-being of the whole community. Gospel-based community As disciples of Jesus, the Sisters of Providence endeavor to build a community...
Newsnotes from HOPE winter 2024
...have worked with various members of the NAACP, but I never expected to be recognized in such a manner.” Providence Associate Sandra Wickware also received recognition during the ceremony for Community Service. The award was given to Sandra for “exemplary anti-racism advocacy and volunteer service mentoring children and incarcerated women.” Sandra volunteers with CASA, Kairos Ministry, Foster Grandparents, Ryves Hall Community Center and the NAACP, serving as the organization’s Criminal Justice committee chair. Make a difference with the Sisters of...
Remembering who we are and why we are here!
...and filing up, letting go and letting come – it’s a theme that runs through the legacy.” (Thank you, Jeannie.) Sister Rosemary Nudd (left) and Sister Paula Damiano (right) during the 2023 Foundation Day Mass. Sister of Providence Betty Paul shared a wonderful story about legacy as she reflected on the impact of our foundation story on her life, especially the challenges Saint Mother Theodore Guerin and her companions accepted in coming to America. Her special memory actually occurred in...
A reflection on the first profession of vows by Sister Leslie Dao
...in this. I look around this church and see so many of Leslie’s family, Sisters of Providence, Providence Associates, other friends and companions who are living vows, who have made commitments, who have dedicated themselves to one another, who are tending to a family or have devoted themselves wholeheartedly to a ministry. And Leslie, your commitment today, your PUBLIC PROFESSION that this is how you are going to live your life, gives each of us strength for the journey. Your...
Faces of our future: a new generation of Sisters of Providence
...vocation director. Sister Jessica and her Novice Director Sister Janice Smith are living in St. Louis a large portion of this year with novices and their directors from other religious communities. They are participating in a special intercommunity novitiate program comprised of more than 20 communities of women and men religious from all over the world. Please join us in praying for these women, and for other young women searching and discerning their call in life. Perhaps you know of...
Providence Hall: Sharing memories in video
Sometimes, a story is best heard from the storyteller. Since that’s not always possible, we are sharing some of the best stories we can find about Providence Hall on video. Here are some videos about the background of Providence Hall, sisters memories, what they are looking forward to in their renovated home and maybe even a few surprises. You can also find these and other videos on our channel on YouTube. http://www.youtube.com/embed/GIOsEdKGESw http://www.youtube.com/embed/_VZCcw5tfKI http://www.youtube.com/embed/pwibkR_AcG4 http://www.youtube.com/embed/5v3NforRlUI http://www.youtube.com/embed/85Eg40L0K9Y http://www.youtube.com/embed/jtCxJ_WxLHI...
Sacred Places Honored: Church of the Immaculate Conception Receives Grant for Fire Suppression System
...of the church announcing “All Are Welcome” and through our programs and outreach, we reinforce our commitment to this sentiment. In the Church, daily Mass is open to everyone, including the college students, individuals living in affordable housing apartments on campus and healthcare residents living on our campus. Community members from the Terre Haute area attend, as well. Additionally, the Church hosts monthly Taizé ecumenical prayer services, weddings, funerals and community events like class ring ceremonies, Baccalaureate liturgies and commitment...
Sister Barbara Battista
...the prayers and reading the Scripture and taking on my faith as an adult. I was in a wonderful parish community, — the same parish I was raised in, St. Joan of Arc in Indianapolis,” she said. “I was coming back into the Church and getting pretty excited about that. As it happened, the postulants for the Sisters of Providence then lived in the same parish.” Then tragedy struck. Barbara’s younger brother, Eddie, died in a work-related accident. “It was...
Sister Patty Wallace
...I enjoy my relationship with Jesus. I appreciate the influence of First Communion and Confirmation and being part of the church community,” she continued. “I also have learned to pray in a different way. It’s not just sitting down and reciting things. I like the creative part, enjoying nature, the creative part of music, writing in journals, doing artwork.” Her time with the Congregation has been special for her. “The community was real good to me, giving me two years...
BEing Providence in the World
Editor’s note: Providence Associate Michelle Barrentine shares her experience of living out her Providence Associate commitment by serving others in her own daily life. Blog post author Providence Associate Michelle Barrentine with her Sister of Providence companion Sister Carolyn Kessler. Love, Mercy, Justice. These expressions of the Providence charism of the Sisters of Providence can be lived out in so many different ways. As many ways as there are Sisters of Providence and Providence Associates (PAs). Volunteering our service is...