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Congregation shares LCWR statement on action to prevent gun violence
...those lost to gun violence in Laguna Park, Buffalo, Parkland, Las Vegas, Sutherland Springs, Orlando, San Bernardino, Charleston, Newtown, Columbine, and in countless other cities and towns across this nation. We mourn the senseless killing made easy by the proliferation of guns and the pervasive culture of violence which plague our communities. While there is much to grieve, we know that mourning is not enough. Prayers and condolences, as important as they are, are not enough. It is well past...
Reunited joyfully: Annual meeting 2022
...Glynn greets Providence Associate Diann Neu with a hug Chart with acts of racism and resistance through US history Sister Betty Hopf reflects Sister Barbara McClelland visits with Sister Mary Morley Younger sisters and associates pose for a photo Providence Associate Jane Fischer and others listen during a presentation Postulant Leslie Dao at prayer Providence Associate Pearlette Springer leads a session Providence Associate Diane Estringel discusses with those at her table Providence Associate Cynthia MacWhorter and Sister Janice Ostrowski catch...
Can I Stay Here Forever? The Answer is YES.
...retreat that seems to summarize the ups and downs of my journey to this moment, when I will profess forever the vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. 30-day retreat Sister Tracey’s photo taken from the eastern shore of Trout Lake on her retreat I was thrilled to reserve a cabin on Trout Lake at the Marywood Franciscan Spirituality Center in Wisconsin for my 30 days of prayer and reflection this spring. I couldn’t wait to explore the lake and nearby...
A reflection for Reception into the Novitiate
Note: On Sunday, August 14, we received Sister Leslie Tiephu Dao into the novitiate. Here is the reflection our General Superior, Sister Dawn Tomaszewski, offered during the celebration. Even before Leslie Dao arrived at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods for her entrance as a postulant, I knew she was a plant lover! Your reputation preceded you, Leslie! So, I laid out this plot that at the end of the meeting I was to have with her this spring, in preparation for her reception...
Border Stories: Opening the Door to the Kingdom God Wants
...two women, had been paroled into the U.S. during an exceptions process in the spring. All while these two families were hiding out in another town for their safety. I waited for one of the women to say that it wasn’t fair. That we should have let them know about the possibility of crossing into the U.S. when it came along. But to my surprise, they were both smiling. ‘It was worth it’ “¿Así que valió la pena?” one of...
The Gift of Mother Theodore’s written legacy
...wonderful counsel she shared with us when she penned, “The way is not yet clear. Grope along slowly.” Whether we are watching a turtle crawl along the lake shore, noting a small change in some life situation that had been part of our daily prayer or attending to the gradual melting of snow as we await the coming of spring, her words are right on target. Inspiring with the pen Line drawing of Saint Mother Theodore by John Laska “You...
Thanksgiving reflection 2022: Grateful in Uncertain Times
During this season of Thanksgiving, let us focus on being grateful in uncertain times. Saint Mother Theodore certainly showed us the way! Our gratitude begins with acknowledging the land on which we live. My home is in Silver Spring, Md., the traditional and contemporary homeland of the Piscataway and Anacostan people. Who are the original stewards of the land where you live? Every day, and especially this Thanksgiving season, we give thanks for the indigenous peoples whose lands we are...
New Life comes from New Beginnings
...new job, a change in one’s medical diagnosis, the loss of a loved one. In Scripture, there are stories that abound with God’s offer to people a new beginning, another chance at doing something great. God frees the oppressed, Jesus heals and restores and the Holy Spirit imbues new life. “Remember not the events of the past, the things of long ago consider not; See, I am doing something new! Now it springs forth, do you not perceive it?” (Isaiah...
Explore religious life with the Sisters of Providence
Explore if you might be called to religious life as a Sister of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. Attend their upcoming Come and See spring weekend retreat. The Sisters of Providence invite all single, Catholic women ages 18-42 to this free opportunity, which begins at 4 p.m., Friday, April 14, and concludes at 2 p.m., Sunday, April 16. Food and housing will be provided. Are you being called to live mercy and give hope? Then join the Sisters of Providence...
March 12, 2023: Third Sunday of Lent
...water? Are you greater than our father Jacob, who gave us this cistern and drank from it himself with his children and his flocks?” Jesus answered and said to her, “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again; but whoever drinks the water I shall give will never thirst; the water I shall give will become in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” The woman said to him, “Sir, give me this water, so that...
In Solidarity: Vowed Catholic Religious Honor Trans Day of Visibility
...Sisters of Charity of Nazareth Western Province Leadership Sisters of Charity, BVM Leadership Team Sisters of Loretto/Loretto Community Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, Justice Coordinating Commission Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet – Albany Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet Sisters of St. Joseph of Springfield Sisters of St. Joseph of Brentwood The Congregation of Sisters of St. Agnes Leadership Team and JPIC Office U.S. Federation of the Sisters of St. Joseph...
Newsnotes from HOPE summer 2023
...at Arts Illiana in Terre Haute, Indiana. Sister Jody received the Juror’s Choice award during the opening of the exhibit. Her painting was titled “Leaf Spaces.” The exhibit was on display at the gallery until April 7. Focused on friendship Providence Associates brought together sisters, associates and friends for a Providence Community spring retreat at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods March 10-12. Retreatants focused on a Biblical look at friendship with God while growing in friendship with one another. Providence Associate Co-Director Debbie...