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Awakening and discovering at the Providence Associates retreat
...us to experience this retreat as a “thin time,” an idea from Celtic spirituality which describes those rare but powerful times and places when heaven and earth seem to merge and we feel God’s very real, living Presence with us. She challenged us to examine our past and present images of God and to open ourselves to new divine images based on our growing awareness of the interconnectedness and interdependence of all life. Providence Spirituality doesn’t see a duality between...
A Priceless Gift
...same value was expected from the pioneer band of foundresses who journeyed to the U.S. “Daily record” hardly does justice to the richness of Mother Theodore’s writings. Although many people acquainted with her writings select a sentence or two to quote, the overall body of her work and what it reveals to us about her spirituality — her indomitable trust in Providence, her ardent zeal for the mission, her total abandonment into God’s hands of herself, her sisters and all...
Hybrid virtual/in-person retreats and programs reach even more seekers
...is needed. Sister Paula Damiano, SP, director of programming at Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, has also become a believer in the hybrid programming model. “The hybrid format is allowing people from around the world to benefit from the many and diverse program offerings. It’s bringing people together in a new way. Some are remaining in contact with one another long after the program ends,” she said. One person who benefitted from the hybrid programming is Providence Associate Linda McMahon. “Living...
NGOs – Conscience of the UN!
Sister Cathy Campbell recently attended United Nations for Non-Governmental Organizations, Forums on the Environment and Spirituality and Values meetings in Geneva, Switzerland. On a lower level of the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, are a series of conference rooms and offices where the “conscience of the United Nations” pulses. At least that is what I discovered on Jan. 19, 2016. That day, I had the privilege of participating in meetings of standing Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO), Forums on the Environment...
The joys of music
...singing with another person with intention, but we experienced it together. Music therapists do address spirituality as a health domain in their work, but it is based on the needs and perspective of the client. I am a music therapist, not a music minister. Yet, during my time at PHC, I was immersed in the experience of music and spirituality. While Sisters of Providence have a strong spiritual foundation, spiritual needs exist for many in long-term care. There were times...
Spirituality, justice, love of fresh food fuel Providence Associate’s sustainable lifestyle.
...meaning “Living sustainably has always been a way for me to live out my spiritual life. I feel it has helped me connect the way I live day in and day out, hour to hour to the meaning of my life,” said this daughter of an Episcopal priest. Providence Associate Janice Lilly. Being part of a community who talks openly about making changes has helped. Janice belongs to a non-violent study group and has a spiritual companion. She also volunteers...
Appreciating Our Volunteers during Volunteer Appreciation Month
...Sisters and Sisters of Providence staff what they thought about our volunteers. Here is what they said: “Teen Volunteers give me hope for humanity. I’ve watched them grow in confidence, tenderness and kindness. They make me so proud!” – Sister Joni Luna, Vocations Director and Teen Ministry Director “Our volunteers are truly Heaven-sent and so caring of our team. We truly could not do all we do without our volunteers, and they are deeply appreciated.” – Sisters of Providence staff...
Providence Associate orientation 2018
...co-director Sister Sue Paweski, center, laughs with Candidate Debbie Fornefeld and her companion Providence Associate Joan Richards. Life-long friends and Providence Associate companions Sister Theresa Clare Carr and Gloria Morgan. Sister Teresa Costello with Sister Shawn Marie McDermott and her Providence Associate Companion Josephine Carbonaro walk down the hall at the Providence Associate orientation as they move into their spiritual journey of the coming year. Candidate and companion get to know each other better during a stroll through the Woods....
Sister Margaret Ann (Marie Nicholas) McNamara
...She then ministered as either a co-director or director of the Permanent Deacon Program for the Archdiocese of Chicago. In 1996, Sister Margaret Ann was elected to the Congregation’s General Council. She served in that role until 2001. “Sister Margaret Ann walked in dignity with her memory deficit. Her entire life was marked with integrity. Her commitments were always kept and she was faithful to all she had vowed. A genuine spirit of joy and laughter were signatures of her...
Sister Jean Patrice Keenon
...Sacrament. In Illinois, her classrooms were located at Our Lady of Sorrows, St. Columbkille and Providence-St. Mel, Chicago, and Mother Theodore Guerin High School, River Grove. “Sister Cathy Campbell remembers her as effective as a teacher because of her infinite patience, especially with slower students,” continued Sister Margaret. From 1970 to 1982, Sister Jean Patrice ministered at the Woods in a variety of capacities with a two-year stint as activity director at Providence Retirement Home, New Albany, Ind. From 1986...
Sister Rita Ann Roethele
...office in Foley Hall, became a delight to the eye. And many a corner in that building was brightened by the colorful addition of pictures or fresh curtains. Her artistic talent extended also to exquisite sewing and quilting. Eventually she planned Roethele Studio in a wing of the deteriorating stables and supervised the renovation. The studio became a veritable treasure house of restored antiques and other furniture from Foley Hall and elsewhere.” Sister Rita Ann also ministered as the director...
Sister Lucille Nolan (formerly Sister Mary Lucille)
...Illinois: Teacher, St. Joseph, Downers Grove (1961-65); Teacher, Immaculate Heart/Costa, Galesburg (1965-68); Teacher, Costa Catholic, Galesburg (1973-76; 1976-83); Teacher, Church Musician, St. Isaac Jogues, Niles (1983-85); Director of Music and Liturgy, St. Dismas Parish, Waukegan (1985-94); Director of Music and Liturgy, St. James Parish, Sauk Village (1994-2004); Assistant to Religious Education/Children’s Music, St. James Parish, Sauk Village (2004-08); Ministry to the Homebound, Lansing, Chicago Heights and Sauk Village (2009-10); Volunteer — Hospice Bereavement/Ministry to the Homebound, Horizon Hospice, Olympia Fields,...