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Sister Betty Donoghue (formerly Sister Clare Patrice)
...Bryan shared fond memories of the years when she ministered with Betty in health care. She described Betty: “an Easterner, frail, small in stature … who listened more than she verbalized …” Jo also noted Betty’s care for Sister Clara Sears: “… Betty loved her with a sense of healing dignity. Not used to feeling any worth, Clara was a challenge but Betty walked her into eternity with a sense of well-being … Betty was smart, read lots of spiritual...
Sisters of Providence celebrating Jubilees
...Chicago (1969-70), Teacher, St. Francis Borgia, Chicago (1970-73), Teacher, St. Alexander, Palos Heights, Ill. (1973-78), Teacher/Assistant Principal, St. Alexander, Palos Heights, Ill. (1978), Principal, St. Alexander, Palos Heights, Ill. (1978-2003), Chaplain Intern, Advocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn, Ill. (2005-06), Chaplain Resident, Elmhurst Memorial Hospital, Elmhurst, Ill. (2006-07), Spiritual Director/Part-time facilitator for Institute of Religious Formation Program, Chicago (2007-08), Assistant Director of Providence Associates/Spiritual Director, Orland Park (2008-11), and Director of Providence Associates/Spiritual Director, Orland Park (2011-18). Sister Mary Morley...
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...
Sisters to host ‘Rest and Reflect: An Eco-Spiritual Retreat with Nature’
Plan to spend a restful weekend with the beautiful and peaceful land of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana as the Sisters of Providence host “Rest and Reflect: An Eco-Spiritual Retreat with Nature.” The retreat is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m., on Friday, Sept. 26, and conclude at 3 p.m., on Sunday, Sept. 28. Enjoy taking part in guided sessions in nature to connect with the Divine Life within and all around. As you observe the natural world, gain insight into your...
Volunteer spotlight – Peggy Balensuela
Volunteer Peggy Balensuela enjoys the relationships she has formed with the Sisters of Providence. Here she is with Sister Mary Ann Lechner at Providence Spirituality & Conference Center. What made you decide to volunteer? I began to volunteer out at the Woods to get to know the Congregation and the legacy of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin and to get to know the individual sisters. I have a passion for history and a career as a teacher, so it seemed natural...
A tangible reminder of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
...and their encounters with the Sisters of Providence. Linden Leaf Gifts merchandise will reflect the values held by the Sisters of Providence, namely, justice, non-violence, the role of women in society, contemporary spirituality, and the care of all creation.” The statement continues: “Linden Leaf Gifts features contemporary spirituality books, art work, music, fair trade items, cards, alpaca products, White Violet Center products, Our Lady of Providence and Saint Mother Theodore Guerin religious items, and items hand made by the Sisters...
Sisters and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College: planting seeds of hope in a new generation
...administrators reviewed course evaluations while revitalizing the general studies curriculum, they came upon a direction. In feedback they heard from the students that they wanted to learn more about the history of the Sisters of Providence and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. They asked for more interaction with Sisters of Providence on campus. They also desired to learn more about the spirituality of Providence and the sisters’ emphasis on sustainability, social justice, eco-justice and women’s issues. Bring in the sisters In fall...
Where God walks: a poetic response to deeply spiritual places
Some places can overwhelm us with their deep spiritual “footprints.” Some places seem more touched by God than others. I was in one of these places recently. A visit to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods provoked a poetic response: There are places God has glanced with lightest touch of hand, some swept, palm to earth, and some in which God’s hand sinks into soil like a sculptor’s hand in clay, that shout, “Here I’ve sent saints; look the proof is all around you.”...
Sisters of Providence celebrate 2023 Senior Jubilarians
...on July 22, 1953, from St. Peter Parish in Dorchester, Mass. She professed perpetual vows on Jan. 23, 1961. She earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and also has a master’s degree in education from Indiana State University. In addition, she has a master’s degree in pastoral counseling from Emmanuel College and a doctor of ministry degree in spirituality from the Graduate Theology Foundation through Donaldson University. Her ministries include: Teacher, St. Genevieve School, Chicago (1956-59),...
HOPE summer 2017 — I’ll meet you in the field
...heat … I could go on. Virtually nothing that we know about Earth is untouched by climate change. And no one. Providence spirituality in action: Sister Kathleen Desautels and 8th Day Center for Justice I started thinking about everything I had seen from Sister Kathleen during my time at 8th Day. What I saw was Providence Spirituality in action. In our conversations over those two years, I had heard many of Sister Kathleen’s stories, her thoughts and her prayers. I...
Swope to display art by Sisters of Providence
...Nov. 14, the museum will offer “Community Conversations: Spirituality,” in which those taking part will delve into a conversation about the connection between creativity and spirituality, which inspired the exhibit. The exhibit is sponsored by the HSC Group at Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Friday, and noon to 5 p.m., on Saturdays. The museum is closed on Sundays and Mondays. About the Sisters of Providence The Sisters of Providence, a congregation...
Journals and Letters week 39: The loving guidance of a mother
(Today we are discussing “Journals and Letters” pages 346, bottom, to 356, mid-page. This is located in “Part VI: Later Letters (1846–1856)” starting with “Spiritual Counsels.” Join us in reading a portion of Saint Mother Theodore’s writings every week.) Our reading this week offers us the opportunity to situate some of Mother Theodore’s notable quotes in the context of the events in which she was living. Both editions (1999 and 2015) of the “Calendar of Daily Quotations” from Mother Theodore’s writings are...