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Sister Joan Zlogar (formerly Sister Joseph Bernard)
...of the League of Women Voters and served as chairperson of the Social Concerns Committee of the Sisters Senate of Washington D.C. One of Joan’s social outreach actions included participating in weekend journaling experience with residents of the Women’s Prison in Indianapolis. The group included four non-residents and 22 inmates. These are Joan’s words summarizing her experience: “Once you’ve been inside those walls for a day, you appreciate your freedom in a new way … (As we were leaving one...
Sisters of Providence share LCWR statement on the death of Pope Francis
Note: The following piece was written by Sister Annmarie Sanders, IHM, director of communications for the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) of which the Sisters of Providence are members. LCWR mourns the death of Pope Francis With great sadness, the members of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious, mourn the passing of Pope Francis. His character, warmth, and deep humility, as well as the numerous contributions he has made throughout his papacy have made an enormous impact on the...
Exploring religious life today: one discerner’s story
...a Vitae Corp volunteer at Heather’s House, a maternity house that offers aid for women. Here I accompany women in the beginning stages of motherhood and help them get on their feet. Of course, this would not be possible without my strong prayer life that I have always leaned on. Service and prayer life go hand in hand and are my gifts to give the Church. God has nudged me in small ways and big ways. I kept seeing sisters...
20 people make commitment as Providence Associates
...women and men of varying faith traditions who walk with the Sisters of Providence. Together with the sisters, they follow God’s lead in bringing love, mercy and justice to a world in need. “Becoming a Providence Associate is very much like coming home,” Mary Beth added. “I attended Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College as a student mom in the 90s and stayed on to get my master’s degree. I have a deep and loving connection to the Woods and the Sisters of...
Our trip to Ruillé sur Loir
...Mother Theodore showing up from time to time at one of our meetings or at a school or parish performance. I also have included dining room photos, just to begin to give you an idea of the diversity of our Sisters of Ruillé. More about that tomorrow!! In the meantime, go Iowa women! Go Purdue! Day 5 – ‘Unity in Diversity!’ Our Ruillé sisters number 233 and they live and serve in six countries. This means that in this Chapter...
A reflection for the 2018 Senior Jubilee Celebration
...it take to transform a typical 18-year-old teenager into a Woman of Providence? Sixty years of love and support from women I call my “sisters.” Sixty years of leaning with all my might on Providence, which has never failed me. … As I write these words my heart swells with love and pride. Nothing is impossible with God!” Sister James Michael Kesterson’s reflection on these words brought to mind the obedience she received to become the principal of Our Lady...
Explore religious life with the Sisters of Providence
Come and see what love, mercy and justice looks like lived out in the ministries of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. The Sisters of Providence invite all single, Catholic women ages 18-42 to attend their upcoming free Come and See fall weekend retreat, which begins at 4 p.m., Friday, Nov. 3, and concludes at 2 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 5. Food and housing will be provided. Sisters of Providence Vocations Director Sister Joni Luna, SP, said she hopes...
Sisters of Providence ministry founders
...higher education of women in Indiana. The Academy was incorporated as Saint Mary-of-the- Woods College (SMWC) in 1928. It is the oldest Catholic college in the state of Indiana. SMWC has continued to evolve throughout the years. A women-only college for more than 100 years, in 2015, SMWC began to admit men on campus as well. Many Sisters of Providence have followed in the footsteps of foundress Saint Mother Theodore Guerin and her early companions by establishing and founding ministries...
Conscience, Candidates and Discipleship in Voting – Part Three
During a recent gathering with women and men Religious, Cardinal Blaise Cupich was asked, in light of the coming elections, what resources were available to address the deep division within our nation as well as divisions in our Church. His immediate reply was to mention an address given by Bishop Robert W. McElroy at the University of San Diego on Feb. 6, 2020. In this talk, Bishop McElroy moves from Pope Francis’ “Evangelii Gaudium” to relevant issues of Catholic Social...
Providence Associate and former Sister of Providence Donna Watzke shares about her journey
...fostered a solid core within me and then encouraged the spiraling out of the core in ways, as I said before, I never could have imagined. I admire the Sisters of Providence, a now smaller but mighty community of women. They continue to live their mission in service to others and welcome other lay men and women to join them in this ministry. And finally, I give thanks for all our Providence Associates who share with the Sisters the charism...
April 23, 2023: Third Sunday of Easter
...sentence of death and crucified him. But we were hoping that he would be the one to redeem Israel; and besides all this, it is now the third day since this took place. Some women from our group, however, have astounded us: they were at the tomb early in the morning and did not find his body; they came back and reported that they had indeed seen a vision of angels who announced that he was alive. Then some of...
A reflection for the week
Sister Margaret Norris at prayer This information came from the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) and will continue on a weekly basis. Although written for women religious, these reflections will be encouraging and thoughtful for all who are seeking God in these difficult times. The following is titled “If You Could Only See,” a reflection for the week. Please click on the above title to see the reflection....