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Sister Lisa Stallings
...Providence? A: I was taught by the Sisters of Providence in high school and in college, particularly at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. I was inspired by individuals whom I knew who were strong women and women devoted to prayer. I thought about religious life and I thought about the Sisters of Providence. I didn’t even really consider any other congregation. Q: What prompted you to think about religious life? A: That’s a mystery to me. It was a sense that I...
Sister Denise reflection: 2008 Rite of Commitment
...seemingly instant depth of our kinship, our affection for, our understanding of one another and our desire to commit to being in a formal relationship with one another. It seems to me that this depth of understanding – mutually enjoyed by associates, candidate-associates, sister-companions and the Congregation-at-large – testifies to the power of God active in us, transforming and strengthening us to incarnate Providence in our lives. What a joy to be in this mystery together as friends, as women...
Monthly prayer with the Sisters of Providence on May 7
Single women ages 18-42 are invited to pray with the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, via Zoom, from 7-7:45 p.m., EDT, on May 7. Postulant Leslie Dao at prayer Sisters of Providence Vocation Director Sister Joni Luna, SP, said she hopes the monthly prayer sessions will engage those who participate. “These prayer groups will offer women in the same peer group a space to pray and share while getting to know the Sister of Providence and some of...
Come and See Retreat – Fall 2024
...where God might be inviting you. Spend time at our beautiful motherhouse and holy grounds at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. Explore if you might be called to life as a Sister of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Single, Catholic women ages 18-42 are invited to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods for a weekend retreat Friday, Nov. 1 starting at 4 p.m. Eastern time and concluding at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3, 24. During this free retreat you will experience the mission of Providence first-hand...
Providence Family Services Volunteer Sister Dorothy Gartland receives Guerin Outreach Ministries Leadership and Advocacy Award
...to equal rights for women. Since her “retirement” more than 10 years ago, Sister Dorothy stepped into the full-time volunteer position of supervisor of the after-school homework help program at Providence Family Services in Chicago. In this position, she recruits volunteer tutors from area colleges and high schools and coordinates the after-school program, including tutoring herself when she is needed. Providence Family Services (PFS) is a not-for-profit sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Providence and serves the West Humboldt Park...
The call to be resurrected: What if we made a shield of love?
...of Providence invite women who are interested in exploring whether or not they have a vocation to religious life to come and share in the life of the community. For the first time in two years. we were able to have an in-person Come and See. So, there we were, gathered in the soft morning light of the community room in one of our main Motherhouse buildings. Seven young women seekers, our own newer and younger members and a cast...
Sister Anji Fan
...the freedom to explore. They hoped their children’s education would open the world and create more opportunity,” Sister Anji said. “I was first taught by my parents, and I was attracted by the idea or image of being a ‘holy nun’ because of their life of praying and serving — no involvement with political or social movements, no disruption by consumerism or materialism — and their physical appearance,” she said. She became acquainted with a few women religious and was...
The joy of a religious vocation
...throughout the week, follow our social media pages, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for short video clips of sisters sharing some of the joys of their religious vocation. Keep the women considering life as a Sister of Providence in your prayers this week. Join us in praying Sister Nancy Nolan’s prayer for vocations as we continue to invite women to join us in bringing hope to a world in need through a prayer-filled life of love, mercy and justice. Thank you!...
Sisters profess first, perpetual vows
...“The Sisters of Providence are always welcoming new women who wish to join them in this mission,” Sister Jenny continued. “We’re very blessed to have new members so that together we can carry forward God’s mission in our world.” About the Sisters of Providence The Sisters of Providence, a congregation of 214 women religious, with 300 Providence Associates, collaborate with others to create a more just and hope-filled world through prayer, education, service and advocacy. The Sisters of Providence have...
Young Crawfordsville man offers sacrifice and prayer in walking to Shrine of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
...Providence, their motherhouse, and the saint who gave them their start, as well as sharing in Eucharistic Liturgy. Andrew said he was grateful for the hospitality. “I didn’t expect it. I really had no idea what to expect. I was just going to come here to pray and I had planned to walk back, or get back some way. This is a wonderful place, a wonderful environment, healthy environment. Look at the women who live here and their longevity, their...
Energetic Providence in the Desert founder focuses on education, justice while celebrating 60 years as a Sister of Providence
...twice a week and heads out to the homes of the immigrant farm workers. Most of the students are women home for the evening after a full day working in the fields. Tired, often with children climbing around their feet, they choose to spend the evening learning the English language. It’s a chance for a better future for them, a better future for their children. Since Sister Carol first sought out a group not otherwise being served and brought her...
Sunday, December 19, 2021: Fourth Sunday of Advent
Gospel – Luke 1:39-45 Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste to a town of Judah, where she entered the house of Zechariah and greeted Elizabeth. When Elizabeth heard Mary’s greeting, the infant leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth, filled with the Holy Spirit, cried out in a loud voice and said, “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb. And how does this happen to me, that the mother of...