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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....
Sister Leslie Dao professes first vows
...for justice, to accompany those in need and to build up the Kin-dom of God on earth. “I am so happy and grateful to God and to the sisters for allowing me to share in a life of faith, to honor Divine Providence and further God’s loving plans by collaborating with others through works of love, mercy and justice.” Sister Leslie currently ministers in Chicago as a community organizer with the Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership. A Desire to...
Eleven Sisters of Providence celebrate Jubilees
...ministers as a retreat/spiritual director/grief specialist in Indianapolis. Sister Constance entered the Congregation Sept. 12, 1964, from Holy Angels, Dayton, Ohio. She professed perpetual vows Oct. 4, 1970. Sister Constance, the former Sister Marita, graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics. She received her master’s degree in mathematics from Indiana State University, and earned her master of arts in pastoral ministry from Trinity College, Washington, D.C. Sister Constance has ministered in Indiana and Illinois. Sister Mary...
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
...desire to offer her older cousin comfort and support in her pregnancy, as well as to receive Elizabeth’s maternal mentoring in her own newly confirmed pregnancy. Mary may also have been prompted to reach out and love Elizabeth in a spiritual way. Upon greeting one another, their interactions create a scene of a powerful antiphonal-like prayer. Elizabeth’s prayer is proclaimed in response to the promptings of the Holy Spirit. Mary’s prayerful response is the beautiful song of praising God that...
February Black History Month prayer service
...personality, Sister Thea shared the message of God’s love through inspirational talks across the country and beyond. Her work had a huge impact upon Catholic liturgical music in providing an intellectual, spiritual, historical, and cultural foundation for developing and legitimizing a distinct worship form for Black Catholics. In 1984, Sr. Thea was diagnosed with breast cancer. She prayed “to live until I die.” Her prayer was answered, and Thea continued her gatherings seated in a wheelchair. In 1989, the U.S....
Walking with Providence Associate brings burst of energy
...share our passion, we need them,” she said. Sister Peggy highly recommends companioning a Providence Associate to other Sisters of Providence. “My selling point might be the opportunity to grow yourself and deepen your own spirituality. And sometimes that can be scary.” For her taking that step into something new has brought new life and energy at a time when she needed it. Read a Q&A with Jane on her experience journeying with Sister Peggy toward becoming a Providence Associate. ...
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...
The indelible mark of Providence: Interview with Barbara Ringenberger
...Barbara said. When Barbara applied to the doctorate program at Florida State University, she said they gave her a reading and writing test. “They figured if we were going for our doctorate degree, we’d better be able to write a thesis,” said Barbara. There were five children in Barbara’s family and her younger brother, Harry, became a priest. “We learned spiritual values as well as academics from the Sisters of Providence,” said Barbara. “And, the sisters taught us how you...
Sister Joni Luna professes first vows
...program. Prior to finding her way to the Sisters of Providence, Sister Joni taught physical education in her native state of Texas. However, she has openly admitted that something was missing in her life. And it was at that time that Sister Joni – who was not a practicing Catholic – began exploring spirituality, and while in a Catholic Church, she saw a flier that had been posted by Sister of Providence Sister Barbara Bluntzer. Sister Joni began meeting with...
A community of friends: the Providence Associate relationship
...sought out Christine O’Connor. Christine and I are companions on the journey as she seeks to become a Providence Associate. We meet regularly to explore the Spiritual Integration Units that are part of the integration process in becoming an associate. Providence Associate Jean Smith has grown from knowing only one sister to gaining a whole community of friends as a Providence Associate. Here she visits with sisters and associates at a social during the spring retreat. But almost simultaneous with...
Sister educators reminisce about Sisters of Providence Schools
...of some kind of expression of faith or prayer or spirituality in their lives. “I hope they carried away the conviction that creating a community and working for the good of all people is possible and desired.” Providence Associate Barb Linton shared some of what she took away from her time attending high school at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. “I took away from there a sense of self. An awareness, appreciation and development of the spiritual life and my relationship with God...