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Debbie Dillow ‘excited & humbled’ by new position
...There was such a sense of peace that I knew I was in the right place,” said Debbie. In her new position as assistant director, Debbie will be able to share that enthusiasm and sense of peace that she discovered at the Woods. “Working with the associates and the Sisters of Providence has brought new faith-filled and spirit-led experiences into my life that are allowing me to grow in my spirituality. I hope to be able to share this with...
February 2, 2025: Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
...him, he took him into his arms and blessed God, saying: “Now, Master, you may let your servant go in peace, according to your word, for my eyes have seen your salvation, which you prepared in the sight of all the peoples: a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and glory for your people Israel.” The child’s father and mother were amazed at what was said about him; and Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this...
Body+Blood+Soul+Divinity
...Saint Mother Theodore Guerin at the recent National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis. The Congress was a massive heart-rending moment, at times overwhelming with the sheer amount of people, but an ultimately achingly beautiful time of worship, connectedness and a sliver of the glorious elation that heaven holds for those who know the Prince of Peace. Remembering the beginning Every Holy Thursday Mass one of the Last Supper scripture discourses are read about how the Eucharist was first instituted. A new...
Everything is Connected — Many Things Have to Change Course
...pollution and destruction. Touch the hearts of those who look only for gain at the expense of the poor and Earth. Teach us to discover the worth of each thing, to be filled with awe and contemplation, to recognize that we are profoundly united with every creature as we journey towards your infinite light. We thank you for being with us each day Encourage us, we pray, in our struggle for justice, love and peace. Pope Francis, Laudato si’ (246) ...
Sister Ann Denise Reger
...Ann Denise could be a ball of fire, a spitfire, and a peaceful dove, all within minutes of each other. You definitely knew when Ann Denise was unhappy or upset with you. You also knew when she loved you dearly. Ann Denise’s quick wit and her sense of humor were her trademarks. Often if you told her how nice she looked, she would say, “You need your glasses changed.” Upon greeting her and asking, “How are you?” her response usually...
Sisters Ann Duong, Maité Rodriguez-Mora enter novitiate
On Sunday, August 24, the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, was the place to be as the Sisters of Providence welcomed two new Sisters into the novitiate. Ann Duong and Maité Rodriguez-Mora were welcomed into the Sisters of Providence Canonical Novitiate Program during a special celebration. By doing so, both have now received the title of “Sister.” ‘I Feel at Peace’ Sister Maité Rodriguez-Mora (right) celebrating with Sister Judy Birgen. “I feel at peace as I...
September: a month of Marian devotions
...the feast asks that “the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin may bring deeper peace to those for whom the birth of her son was the dawning of salvation.” In this time of our own history, may it bring us peace amid the chaos of the headlines we read and hear daily. September 12: The Holy Name of Mary For many Sisters of Providence in recent years, this date was entrance day. On it they arrived to begin...
A companion in the dying and rising of daily life: Sister Jane Iannaccone
...all challenged to live out our baptismal call. Through us, the world will receive the good news of Christ as we radiate the peace, joy and love of Christ to those we serve. I have discovered while ministering at Saint John’s that no one person can do everything, but each one of us can do something. I know our parish would not be able to function and to offer the various ministries we provide if our parishioners did not come...
By the numbers: 30 years of Providence Food Pantry
...for the many churches and organizations who have been the Helping Hands the pantry needed. All: May the Lord look upon us kindly and give us peace. Let us live each day to the fullest and face the future unafraid. Let us acknowledge the giftedness of those sitting beside us. May our world be transformed by the goodness we celebrate in the presence of each other this day. All: God, of all that is good, we thank you for this...
May 28, 2023: Pentecost Sunday (Mass during the Day)
Gospel: John 20:19-23 On the evening of that first day of the week, when the doors were locked, where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. Jesus said to them again, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I...
Mike Eck, West Chester, OH: “This changed my life”
...alter. Then, up to the left of the alter, I saw another image of that same nun on the billboard on the highway. I approached the picture, read the plaque and met Saint Mother Theodore Guerin. I prayed for some peace in my life and for my family. This stop at Saint-Mary-of-the-Woods changed my life. I came back again and again. I have rediscovered God and have found peace. My marriage to Denise is enriched and our family now includes...
Providence Associate annual meeting 2018
The Providence Associate annual meeting brought associates and sisters together from near and far to pray, laugh, learn and form community. The time started Friday, June 28 with an optional workshop on nonviolence. On Saturday associates learned about SP ministries in Asia from sisters ministering there. They attended the Jubilee Mass and reception and some chose to tour White Violet Center for Eco-Justice or join some of the sisters and others for a peaceful rally at the courthouse in Terre...