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...Blessing Sister Leslie Dao’s, SP, family and friends Sister Leslie Dao, SP, first vows Sister Leslie Dao, SP, first vows Sisters of Providence and Providence Assocaiates gather for their Annual meeting. Sisters of Providence and Providence Assocaiates gather for their Annual meeting. Sisters of Providence and Providence Assocaiates gather for their Annual meeting. Sisters of Providence and Providence Assocaiates gather for their Annual meeting. Outgoing General Secretary Vicki and incoming General Secretary Cassie. Sisters of Providence and Providence Assocaiates gather...

Some faces of the Providence Community. From left, Providence Associate Shawn Shamsaie, Sister Paula Damiano and Providence Associate Tara Lane raise their hands in prayer. These days I find myself thinking and speaking less about the Sisters of Providence and more about the Providence Community — our sisters, associates and ministry partners, volunteers and staff members, family members and benefactors, the global community and beyond, even the cosmos. Why is this shift in thinking so important? The very nature of...

...but only that which we can do.” Associates extend the mission beyond SP reach. They are fantastic companions on our Providence journey. Providence Associates and Sisters of Providence join hands in prayer during the 10-year anniversary celebration. Associates give me hope. They give us hope for fresh energy and prophetic wisdom. They give hope for all of us now and into the future united for mission. Providence Associates give us all a greater appreciation of what Providence means. They give...

...Jenny Howard and Sister Lisa Stallings, Vicar. Recently, the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind., recognized 10 sisters – each of whom were celebrating Golden Jubilees – or 50 years with the Congregation. One sister was also celebrating 25 years with the Congregation. In this blog, six of the sisters reflect on their 50 years with the Sisters of Providence. The following are their reflections: • From Sister Barbara Reder – When I entered the Sisters of Providence, I...

...others’ images of God. It was a weekend of being community, deepening spirituality, reflection and prayer. Interested in joining the Providence Community? Learn more at ProvidenceAssociates.org Providence Associates bless each other during a prayer at the retreat. Providence Associate Chuck Fisher and Providence Associates co-director Sister Sue Paweski, SP, laugh and greet each other as Chuck arrives. Providence Associates Daniel Torrence and Anne Mosher chat. Sister Paula Damiano, SP, begins the retreat focused on Images of God. Table decorations Providence...

...Carbonaro, Ashley Poff and Daniel Torrence.) Oct. 9, 2021, we joyfully welcomed 18 new Providence Associates. Most were able to gather in person to profess their commitments to the mission of love, mercy and justice. God is calling such wonderful women and men to walk this journey with the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods as part of our Providence Community. Learn more about the Providence Associate relationship at ProvidenceAssociates.org. Originally published in the winter 2022 issue of HOPE magazine....

...Ind., which is now listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Saint Mother Theodore Guerin founded the Sisters of Providence at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods in 1840. Today, Sisters of Providence minister in 13 states, the District of Columbia and Asia, through works of love, mercy and justice. More information about the Sisters of Providence and their ministries can be found at SistersofProvidence.org. Sisters of Providence on Facebook @spsmw on Twitter Sisters of Providence on Instagram Sisters of Providence YouTube channel...

Sister Rosemary Nudd with Amy Penne, the Providence Associate candidate she will companion over the next year. Twenty-nine individuals recently began their year-long journey toward becoming Providence Associates of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. On Saturday, Nov. 12, many of these candidates attended an orientation at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. These candidates will spend the next year meeting with a Sister of Providence or Providence Associate companion and delving deeper into Providence spirituality and what it means to live out...

...young people.” About Providence High School In 1888, Our Lady of Providence Academy, the direct ancestor of Providence High School, was opened in one room of Our Lady of Sorrows School in Chicago. Nine students were enrolled. In 1891, the first two graduates received their diplomas. In 1921, Cardinal Mundelein selected the school as one of the regional high schools and the name was changed to Providence High School. Enrollment increase led to a new building at Central Park Avenue...

What do you call a person who associates with the Providence Associates who associate with the Sisters of Providence? Of course, the answer is an Associate’s Associate. Providence Associate Mel Marino Wolff Like most boys back when I was in elementary school, I looked forward to two things during summer vacation – baseball and no school. Unlike most boys my age, I also looked forward to the trips to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. My sister Mel was just a youngster at...

Recently, nine Sisters of Providence celebrated 50 years with the Congregation. They were recognized by the General Council and Congregation during a Mass on June 24, at the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Nine Sisters of Providence celebrated their 50-yer Jubilees on Saturday, June 24. The sisters included (front row, from left) Sisters Marianne Mader, Celeste Tsai, Editha Ben, Danielle Sullivan (second row) Paula Damiano, Mary Montgomery and Jean Kenny (third row) Barbara McClelland and Delan Ma. They are pictured...

...D.C., Massachusetts, Maryland and New Hampshire. She then ministered at the Woods for nearly 38 years, filling various positions of Congregation finance, data processing, computer services, and as an instructor in the WED program at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. She chose to spend her sabbatical year in Taichung and Shalu, Taiwan (of course!). When she returned to the Woods, her volunteer ministries included the Ministry of Care office, WED, Providence Housing Corporation, Providence Center and the Our Lady of Providence Shrine....