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Newsnotes: the latest from the Sisters of Providence
...Corbin Hannah, SP (right), a volunteer at our NCYC booth with Felician Franciscan Sister Desire Anne-Marie Findlay, CSSF The Sisters of Providence were delighted to be a part of the 2019 National Catholic Youth Conference this past November in Indianapolis. Approximately 20,000 Catholic high school students, chaperones and clergy attend this conference which is held every two years. Our table in the “Village” gave us the opportunity to tell the story about Saint Mother Theodore Guerin and the Sisters of...
Moving ahead with action against death penalty
...Zoom, beginning at 11 a.m., to announce our petition and sign on letter calling on Congress to stop the executions, end the federal death penalty, and investigate the matters of timing and legal shenanigans in the July executions. A few of us will make brief comments during the press conference. If you can be available to participate and are open to making a “very short” statement indicating your organization’s support, let Sister Barbara Battista know. The press conference will also...
One Mom’s Story
...day soon after this, I went to the school for parent/teacher conferences. Every teacher I went to told me how smart Mark was and that his future was bright. I wondered if they were talking about my Mark. After the conferences, I left the school crying, overwhelmed. Mark was on the steps waiting for me. He said one word: “So?” I hugged him so hard, cried, and told him how proud I was. He turned it around! All by himself....
Hybrid virtual/in-person retreats and programs reach even more seekers
It’s close to the start of the program. People wander into the Foley Room in Providence Spirituality & Conference Center and take their seats. Tables and chairs are arranged around the speaker podium where a laptop is perched. The large screen television located across from the podium at the end of the room is turned on. In the past the purpose of the TV was for sharing materials with the program attendees in the room, but this time it has...
Leadership Team shares LCWR Statement and Congregation commitment
Editor’s Note: Our Leadership Team wanted to share with all of you the following statement from the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR). In addition, we also offer our recent Chapter Commitment of Racial Equality and Equity. Violence and White Supremacy Cannot Stand Our hearts our breaking as we once again come face to face with the racial hatred and gun violence that infect our land. The members of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious extend their condolences to the...
Sisters of Providence celebrate Jubilees
...Costa Catholic High School, Galesburg (1970-71). In Missouri: Teacher, John F. Kennedy High School, Manchester (1971-76). In Tennessee: Teaching Fellow, Vanderbilt University (1976-80). In Indiana: Instructor, Department of English, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (1981-85); Assistant Professor of English, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (1985-89); Associate Professor of English, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (1990-2014); Assistant Tour Manager, Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2015-18); Coordinator of Docents, Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2018-19); Volunteer Docent, Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods...
A response from the Leadership Conference of Women Religious to These Times
Note: The following statement was provided by the Leadership Conference of Women Religious, of which the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, are members. Over the course of the last several years, we have watched with grave concern a global and national shift in values and priorities that is negatively impacting the health of the planet and the lives of millions of its most vulnerable inhabitants. Policies enacted by many governments, including our own in the United States, as...
Sisters of Providence celebrate Senior Jubilees
...(1978-86); General Council, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1991-96); Vicar, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1996-2001); General Superior, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2001-06); Executive Director, Women of Providence in Collaboration, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2007-12); Consultant, National Religious Retirement Organization (2007-13); Volunteer, Providence Center, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2012-13); General Treasurer, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2013-16); Prayer and Physical Therapy, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2016-18); Volunteer, Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2018-20); Residential Services, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods...
Oral history: Sister Kathleen Desautels, change maker
...World Congress on Women and Gender Equality in 1995, still considered one of the most important U.N. conferences ever held. Even now, Kak points out, many countries understand the necessity of healthcare for women more than even the U.S. She has worked with Central Americans and others, both in-country and long distance, regarding women’s issues and human rights issues. Sisters attending the United Nations Beijing Conference on Women in 1995. From left, Delores Brooks, OP; Sister Donna Marie Fu. SP;...
Mother Theodore dioramas: before and after
These 12 dioramas, located in Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, will take you on a journey with Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, foundress of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind. Her journey begins in France, and ends with the laying of the foundation for the Church of the Immaculate Conception that stands today. The dioramas were originally located in Foley Hall and moved to a temporary location in Providence Hall before Foley was razed. In 1990 they were moved...
Our Lady of Providence Shrine to be re-dedicated
...of Providence Shrine most recently had been located in Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, but has been moved from that place to make room for the new permanent shrine to Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, which is currently under construction. “Devotion to Mary under the title of Our Lady of Providence, Queen of the Home, has been an important part of the prayer tradition of our community,” said Sister Dawn Tomaszewski, general officer liaison to the shrine ministry. “Moving the shrine...
New postulant enters Sisters of Providence
...her schedule and her ministry, as well as conduct assessments and conferences with her,” Sister Marsha said. “She will be learning everything she can learn about the Sisters of Providence, and that includes learning about community practices, traditions and ministries. “(The Sisters of Providence) are still welcoming new members on an annual basis.” Sister Marsha also said she will meet with Tracey once a week for instructions and individual conferences. In addition, she said once a month, Tracey will work...