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Quietly breaking boundaries, creating hope
...get up and just start working on it.” Sister Suzanne’s (formerly Sister Suzanne Marie) first assignment in 1964 was teaching a fifth-grade classroom at Saint Athanasius in Evanston, Illinois. It was January, and she was their fourth teacher. But it all turned out well. She says, “There was a deep spirituality within the parish that I found beautiful and sustaining.” Specialization in history Sister Suzanne, above, in the 1970s teaching history at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. In her next ministry in...
Bearing witness to an execution
...ask “his Sister,” Sister Betty Donoghue, to ask Sister Barbara if she would be willing to accompany him into the death chamber. Keith asked Sister Barbara to be his spiritual advisor. Her immediate reaction to his request was, “Yes, of course I will do that.” “Here was another human being asking for help,” Sister Barbara said. “I couldn’t imagine denying this person. I knew I wanted to do it. We must be present when we can.” So, after prayerful discernment,...
Journals and Letters week 35: Letter of instruction, letter of prayer
(Today we are discussing “Journals and Letters” pages 317 to 322. Join us in reading a portion of Saint Mother Theodore’s writings every week in the coming year.) Our journey with Mother Theodore this week covers the period from July 4 through Sept. 8, 1851, as reflected in two Letters Circular and one letter to Bishop Bouvier. We are not short-changed, however, by the limited period of time and written material for our conversation and reflection this week. There is much to...
Technology Wisdom Prayer
...be the well of wisdom from which I can draw meaning to make sense of the madness of my life. That’s enough for me. — Sister Cathy Campbell Sister Cathy Campbell is an educator and consultant for more than 40 years. She enjoys delving into the links between Providence spirituality and evolving dynamics in the world around her. She holds a Doctor of Ministry degree in Spirituality from Catholic Theological Union/Chicago. (Originally published in the Winter 2014 issue of HOPE magazine.)...
Former Sisters of Providence General Superior passes away
...we deepened our understanding of Providence spirituality and its relationship to our charism.” During her 10-year term, Pope John Paul II bestowed the title of Venerable to Mother Theodore, who was canonized by Pope Benedict XVI on October 15, 2006. In addition, during her administration, Sister Nancy oversaw the razing of Foley Hall, the renovation according to liturgical norms of the Church of the Immaculate Conception and the construction of Providence Center, now known as Providence Spirituality & Conference Center....
Virtual circles offer real relationship
...Spiritual Integration Units very enriching, and once that year was finished they felt a letdown. Providence Circles were the answer to their desire to seek ways to deepen their own spiritual lives and their relationship with Sisters of Providence.” PA Judy Coulup-Hund advises those considering the Providence Associate relationship, “Do it and do it now. The SPs are so caring and their spirituality is so transparent that it rubs off on anyone near them. Their sense of the world, peace...
20 people make commitment as Providence Associates
...the Providence Community,” Patrice said. “On this joyful journey, I was accompanied by my Sister companion, Sister Carolyn Bouchard, SP.” “The process was so easy as my Sister companion, Sister Janet Gilligan, SP, lived close and I worked for the Sisters of Providence,” Maureen said. “We had worked together from time to time. Sister Janet recommended additional readings in addition to the units we discussed. Our conversations always ended up becoming interesting discussions of our similar backgrounds, spiritual growth and...
Loving example from Our Lady of Providence inspires mom
...appears slow to anger and slow to judge others. There are many years of Jesus’ life – the “silent years” – when Our Lady was physically, emotionally, spiritually present. I am grateful for her example – her visit with Elizabeth – showing us that we need the opportunity to connect with other women, with other moms. Providence can be defined as “the protective care of God; providing spiritual care.” I believe my time on retreat reopened my eyes to the...
Sister Nancy Nolan (formerly Sister Jean Paula)
...Nancy expressed Providence Spirituality in a way that has taken root in our SP understanding of our charism. I remember how Barbara Doherty was the mover and shaker within the Women of Providence in Collaboration that articulated the theology, but Nancy had a gift for making it practical and accessible. After Nancy left provincial office, she spent a year as Associate Executive Secretary for the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conference in Taiwan. In an article Nancy recently dictated for the...
Sister Rose Marita Riordan
...on the floor with the 2- and 3-year-olds. In more recent years, her speed caused her to fall a few times, which she attributed to “my feet getting ahead of the rest of me.” At Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, she often pushed around a cart stacked with things she was working on (relics, greeting cards, votive candles, etc.). She liked to stand at the top of the sloping hallway between Providence Center and the church, push the car, let...
Reflections for the Silver Jubilee of Sister Evelyn Ovalles
...from St. Paul University in Ottawa, Canada. This led to service in the Diocese of Gary from 2004-17, primarily as the director of the tribunal and a judge. As a canonist you have helped execute justice and bring peace to people’s lives. If all had gone as you planned after that ministry ended, you would be in the Philippines right now. COVID interrupted your plans to return to your homeland to put new skills of spiritual companioning at the service...
Community, spirituality, fun: Providence Associate annual meeting
Providence Associates gathered for their annual meeting June 23-26, 2017, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. There was plenty of time for reconnecting, reflecting and spending time with Sisters of Providence. Enjoy these photos from meeting. Learn more about joining the family of Providence as a Providence Associate....