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Sister Regis McNulty
...Hill, and for varying lengths of time, Regis was an adjunct faculty member at Antioch/New England University and Keene State College. She also served as a member of a National Task Force on Addictions, focused on studying alcoholism and other addictions as they pertained to religious communities of women. She was sought-after nationally as a keynote speaker and workshop facilitator in her areas of expertise. Near the conclusion of her apostolate, Regis was presented a life achievement award by the...
7/7 Women’s Monthly Prayer Group: Seeking Solace
Virtual Event June 7 at 7:00 pm – 7:30 pm EDT Virtual Sisters of Providence Sister Joni Luna, SP 361-500-9505 jluna@spsmw.org Free Single women from ages 18-42 are invited to join together in this special virtual event that takes place monthly on the 7th day of every month at 7 p.m. EDT. Each month will focus on a universal topic led by a Sister of Providence where attendees are welcomed and encouraged to bring prayer intentions and share their personal...
The joy of living out my vocation to religious life
...York. Once we were back in the air, the flight attendant came to me and asked if I was going to Saint Mary’s. When I responded yes, she said to follow her. She led me to the front of the plane where there were four young women (one from New York, two from D.C., and one from Florida). We were all heading to Saint Mary’s. The flight attendant said that over the years she noticed young women heading to Indiana...
Toward the future: young sisters look forward
...before her, she and her sisters will “walk humbly on this Providence journey that so many amazing, faith-filled, dedicated women have paved out for us, to benefit and be inspired form the seeds they have sown.” Future roles Two of the three mentioned the need for younger members to become involved in leadership when membership numbers are fewer. “I have seen a markedly astonishing level of prophecy coming from our younger members. It is these women who I see leading...
Newsnotes: Sisters of Providence news update winter 2021
...Come and See retreat was a big success! On Oct. 23-24, 17 women signed on to interact with the sisters and learn more about life as a Sister of Providence. Please join us in praying for all the women considering life as a Sister of Providence! Our next virtual Come and See opportunity will be April 16-17. Visit ComeandSee.SistersofProvidence.org to sign up or learn more! “Religious Life is a call from God. It is a sacred journey that one embarks...
7/7 Women’s Monthly Prayer Group
September 7, 2024 at 7:00 pm – 7:45 pm EDT Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 1 Sisters of Providence Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, 47876 812-535-2952 Sisters of Providence Sister Joni Luna, SP 361-500-9505 jluna@spsmw.org Free Single women from ages 18-42 are invited to join together in this special virtual event that takes place monthly on the 7th day of every month at 7 p.m. Each month will focus on a universal topic led by a Sister of Providence where attendees are welcomed and encouraged to...
Sharing stories, building relationships
Providence Candidate-Associate Wallene Swentko of Hammond Indiana begins the year-long journey toward becoming a Providence Associate with her Sister of Providence companion Sister Evelyn Ovalles, right. 32 women and two men began a year-long journey as candidates with the Providence Associates on Oct. 11 at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Over the course of the coming year, each candidate will meet regularly with a Sister of Providence or Providence Associate companion to learn, share and grow together and in Providence. An important part...
HOPE fall 2019 — A matter of hope: the future of religious life
Download HOPE: Download HOPE fall 2019 As seen in HOPE: A matter of hope: the future of religious life I trust that there will be courageous women and men who will continue to answer the call of Providence to respond with integrity and passion to the most urgent needs in society. Wisdom and the future of religious life We Sisters of Providence don’t believe religious life is dead. That we cannot see how religious life will be lived in the...
Foundation Day 2014 reflection
Sister Denise in the Church of the Immaculate Conception giving her reflection. Welcome to each and every one here! Happy, happy Foundation Day! One hundred and seventy-four years ago today, Father Buteux began our history at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods by saying: “Come down, Sisters, we have arrived.” Who was it who had arrived? Five women from France: Mother Theodore Guerin, who at the age of 42 was the superior and senior citizen of the group; Sister St. Vincent Ferrer Gagé, 40...
Loving example from Our Lady of Providence inspires mom
Each winter at the Retreat for Busy Catholic Moms, participants spend part of their time getting to know Our Lady of Providence. Many of the women write about their experience and then allow us to share them with you. Christy Schmeckebier is a mother, wife, educator, Scout Leader who attended the 2017 retreat. She describes her participation as a “privilege”. However, it is our privilege to host the women who attend this retreat and to introduce them to Mary, Our...
22 New Providence Associates
...Sarah Wilson, Susan McDowell and General Officer for the Sisters of Providence Sister Dawn Tomaszewski. Twenty-two women and men recently made their first commitments as Providence Associates with the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. That brings the total number of Providence Associates in the United States and Taiwan to more than 200. By numbers alone, that is exciting. This new way of being in relationship with the Sisters of Providence began in 2007. It continues to grow into itself...
Sister Donna Marie Fu: Called by God to serve a global church
...in the United States, Sister Donna Marie completed her college degree and gained teaching experience before returning to Taiwan. Back in Taichung she was a welcome addition to the faculty of the rapidly growing Providence College. Student activity duties provided opportunity to introduce the young women students to Catholic action opportunities and devotions. Several requested to be baptized. Sister Donna Marie returned to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods for final vows in 1961. She returned to the U.S. again in 1966 with a...