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2025 Summer Used Book Sale
...inside the Providence Spirituality & Conference Center. Many different categories of hardback and paperback books will be available for purchase. Genres range from gardening, spirituality, fiction, non-fiction, autobiographies, history, health and wellness, crafting, biographies, children’s books, Bibles and more. There is a little something for everyone! Items are not pre-priced. Pricing is by free will donation. All funds raised directly support the Sisters of Providence and their ministries. Those interested in volunteering to help with the Book Sale may do...
Sister Denise Wilkinson
...find different ways to do it. I say, hey, give it a try. Come see us anyway.” Favorites food: brie cheese plant: zinnias, cosmos, marigolds really any to cut and bring inside book: anything written by P. D. James movie: African Queen tv show: I’m famous for not watching TV vacation spot: near water: stream, lake or ocean recreation: gardening, movies animal: Giraffe; all that neck and no voice sport: I’m a very fair weather fan; only care at playoff...
Sisters schedule annual used book sale
...last! Our used book sale is a way for the sisters, staff, associates and friends to recycle old books they no longer wanted while also serving as a fundraiser for the Sisters of Providence. Book categories include hardbacks, paperbacks, spirituality, Bibles, novels, history, children’s books, gardening, health and crafting. Items are priced by freewill donation. All proceeds from the sale will benefit the Sisters of Providence mission and ministries. For more information, click here or call 812-535-2952 or email provctr@spsmw.org....
2026 Winter Used Book Sale
...the Providence Spirituality & Conference Center. Many different categories of hardback and paperback books will be available for purchase. Genres range from gardening, spirituality, fiction, non-fiction, autobiographies, history, health and wellness, crafting, biographies, children’s books, Bibles and more. There is a little something for everyone! Items are not pre-priced. Pricing is by freewill donation that directly supports the Sisters of Providence and their ministries. If you are interested in volunteering with the Sisters of Providence for the book sale, click...
In her own words — Sister Betty Hopf
...often comes back inquiring about me. If I am out for a day they start to worry that I might be sick. They are concerned about the other patients who come in at the same time, and are always asking about them and praying for them. They have a LOVE FOR THE EARTH AND ALL OF GOD’S CREATION. The conversation often centers on the land and the fruits of the land. We talk about farming, gardening, mushroom hunting, pets and...
Father’s Day 2011
...finished my gardening chores and went inside. But the whole experience stayed with me through yesterday and today. I marveled at the patience, versatility, persistence and quietness of the father as he dealt with his (probably) 2-year-old daughter’s resistance. The words “there’s no reasoning with her” came to my mind; one can’t reason with a 2-year-old. But there was in that father clear loving of her. I reflected on the scene this morning during my prayer time and realized that...
The art of hands-on learning
...became clear that WVC is only one small part of what the Sisters of Providence do. “I wasn’t sure, at first, if all the sisters were out gardening every day, like if they ran it all, but now I see it’s in different parts … it’s super cool,” Mallory said. One of the things she appreciates most of WVC and the Sisters of Providence is how everyone contributes their personal talents or skills toward a common goal. “All of the...
Sister Patty Fillenwarth
...every ministry Sister Patty has ever had as a Sister of Providence, she loves what she is doing. “I’m passionate about mission and ministry and service. It’s why I get up in the morning, and why I work hard all day,” she said. Sister Patty considers herself a normal person. She loves every-day things like the sports (especially the Cubs and the Colts), movies, jigsaw and crossword puzzles, gardening and nature. She is also a very happy person. “I have...
My secret life …
Late in 2014, I found myself retired for the third time and began the process of seeking volunteer opportunities. My first stop was at the Sisters of Providence. OK, it was Providential! I soon found myself caring for a Marian shrine near Providence Hall, but as Providence would have it, I stopped in at the White Violet Center to see about providing a bit of alpaca care and maybe some gardening. I had admired the charm of the alpacas for...
All things possible with Sister Terri Boland
...of Providence and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College entrance with an SMWC student in 2010. Sister Terri loves to garden. Here are some of Sister Terri’s favorites: Flower/plant: Four o’clocks Book: Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv Recreation: Bowling Hobby: Gardening (Master Gardener; photography, worm farmer) Musician: John Denver Animal: Cats Scripture passage: Seed grows of itself. Mark 4; 26-29 Dessert: Fresh blackberries and raspberries Time of day: Morning Season: All four, but spring with the arrival of spring flowers....
Nature is a powerful healing source
...out. Amidst the usual comforts of Sugar Creek — the babble of water, the songs of birds, the wind through the trees, the smell of detritus, the occasional interaction with a fish — I dealt with the loss. Tears, laughter, anger, and my own cognizant observation of nature as a healing power. The notion of this healing power became more evident than ever. It didn’t stop at Sugar Creek. It spilled over into my then daily routine, which involved gardening...
Sister Merry Marcotte
...shared her gifts and talents in countless ways,” said Sister Ellen. “She was involved in many musical and theatrical events, often playing guitar, piano, organ or singing. She was an avid reader, and she enjoyed hiking, mountain climbing, bird watching and travel. Her interests included the environment, gardening, listening to National Public Radio and watching North Carolina basketball games. “Wherever Sister Merry served, people loved her. She had a compassionate, loving heart and cared deeply about others. And she loved...