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The call of Providence
What draws people to a deeper relationship with the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods as a Providence Associate? On Saturday, Nov. 13, 28 new Providence Associate candidates began their journey toward becoming a part of the Providence Community. Throughout the coming year each will meet with their Sister of Providence or Providence Associate companion for discussion and prayer about Providence spirituality. Providence Associate candidates and companions meet by Zoom What brings you here? At the orientation, each candidate shared...
A Reflection for National Day of Mourning
...of the Pilgrims and other European settlers. Thanksgiving, to them, is a brutal reminder of ‘the genocide of millions of Native people. A reminder of the theft of Native lands, and the relentless assault on Native culture.’” Honoring Native Peoples In addition, the National Day of Mourning as a way to honor Native ancestors and the struggles of Native peoples to survive today. “It is a day of remembrance and spiritual connection as well as a protest of the racism...
Dementia Education Series: A Positive Approach to Care
November 3, 2025 at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST The Foley Room at Providence Spirituality & Conference Center 1 Sisters of Providence Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN 47876 Elizabeth Collins, BSN, MA Sisters of Providence Free Register online today This series is designed to help you build skills and gain confidence to care for your loved one with expertise. Intended for care partners, Sisters of Providence nurse, Beth Collins, and Thrive’s Dementia Outreach Specialist, Amy Schorr will introduce participants to Teepa...
Annmarie Portela: ‘With this decision, I am truly content’
...Ellen Cunningham prior to entering your candidacy? Yes. I attended Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and Sister Ellen was my academic advisor. During college, I believe a special relationship developed. Throughout the years, she continues to be a mentor, an inspiration and a good friend. 3.) What was it like going through the Spiritual Integration Units with Sister Ellen? How did you complete the units? It was a refreshing renewal of spiritual conversation with Sister Ellen. Each unit brought out a level...
Donna Stites: wanting to be seen as somebody
...the spiritual guide department. She’s been my rock. Priscilla is not only just a good person, she’s also a psychologist. So she’s allowed me to open up; I hold nothing back with her. And that is the greatest gift you can give anybody — to just be yourself,” continued Donna. In 2006, Priscilla was starting the process to become a Providence Associate. As she went through her year of preparation before her commitment in November 2007, she shared her journey...
Celebrating the Providence Associates: 10 years in relationship
...us a spiritual and inspirational uplift. They broaden our spirituality. Each Associate is a gift…a blessing…a challenge…yet another indication that Providence is always with us all. Each associate is an inspiration…is bringing the mission of Providence to the world… is Spirit-driven…is gifted, generous, friendly, fun-loving, wholesome, holy, dedicated. Gratitude especially to the associates I have been privileged to companion and for how we still companion one another joined in our Providence journey. What a trip! The associates in southern Indiana...
Creating hope for the elderly and their family members in Taiwan
...to extend God’s love, mercy, and justice in the world, through respect and care for the elderly and disabled (particularly the underprivileged), by tending to their physical, emotional and spiritual health. Growth to meet needs Over the years, what began as a small operation serving about 30 clients has grown exponentially. In 2003 space at the convent was expanded to help meet an ever-increasing demand. Gardening class for elders. In 2013 Sister Rose Chiu, SP, inherited the good work that...
Ash Wednesday: The ‘Black Friday’ of the Church year
...at Christmas. We can buy more things for less money, making more people feel special, if we sacrifice a little bit of ourselves this one day. Except that we don’t consider it sacrifice. Quite the opposite; we’re saving money and seemingly sacrificing less. That feeling stays with us because there’s usually a sense of completion. For many faith communities, today, Ash Wednesday, is akin to a spiritual Black Friday. Having been “seasonal help” for this many times and survived, I’d...
Justice advocates and Providence Associates
Providence Associates Ben Kite, left, and Jeanne Rewa have found justice seekers, spiritual support and friendship among the Sisters of Providence. Jeanne Rewa and Ben Kite are both Providence Associates and members of the Sisters of Providence (SP) Justice Coordinating Commission (JCC). Jeanne works for a nonprofit, World Savvy. She’s an online learning and engagement specialist supporting K-12 teachers to help their students develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to be change-makers on global issues. Ben is currently an independent...
A faceless ghost?
...she was quick to point out that no “trouble” has occurred in Foley since the Mass was offered. A greater spiritual force Is this just someone’s imagination? “It could be,” she conjectured, “but then maybe it could be true. After all, I do have witnesses, even though one of my chief witnesses, Catherine, backed out on me.” Perhaps none of us will ever know or understand the psychological and philosophical questions involved in the supernatural. As Sister Esther emphasized in...
Spiritual companions in the Woods: Providence Associate candidate orientation 2019
On Saturday, 24 new Providence Associate candidates gathered at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. Here they met the Sisters of Providence and Providence Associate companions who will walk with them in the coming year. The Oct. 19 orientation day began a year for them to spend time reflecting on their lives and their faith and getting to better know the spirituality and mission of the Sisters of Providence. Enjoy these photos from the day. Are you looking to deepen your relationship with...
October 31, 2021: Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time
...strength … and your neighbor as yourself.” How should we think about these two ways of being and living? Father Richard Rohr and other spiritual teachers remind us that we need a reliance on a morality code such as the Ten Commandments in our early years to set us on a path of correct living. But as we mature, he states, “We need to undergo a radical transformation to the mind and heart of God.” And the mind and heart...