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Sister Mary Tomlinson: life changing experience from a Sisters of Providence Come and See weekend
...her experience telling her then college-age son that she was planning to become a Sister of Providence. The next Come and See weekend for women wanting to learn more about life as a Sister of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods is right around the corner. Could God be calling you? Or maybe there is someone you know who could use a nudge of encouragement? It’s for single, Catholic women ages 18-42 and will be April 11-13 at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind. http://www.youtube.com/embed/AmH1Bepzyzg...
New postulant enters Sisters of Providence
...Jeanette Lucinio and at right is Sisters of Providence General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski. “I have attended three Come and See retreats with the Sisters of Providence,” Jessica said, “but that was my first and I was touched and inspired by the women in initial formation and the many sisters who responded to a calling that is bigger and greater than themselves with such grace and love. It’s radical!” Jessica said the signs that she was destined to become a...
Sister Kathleen Desautels: Collaborating for justice
...congregations support the center. “My primary responsibility is to work in collaboration with others on staff as we address the many social issues of our times – human rights, women’s rights in church and society, economic and environmental concerns,” Sister Kathleen said. “The mission of the center is to be an alternative critical voice to oppressive systems and work to change those systems.” Sister Kathleen said that from the beginning, 8th Day Center’s focus has been collaboration. “Some sisters got...
Sister Patricia Linehan
...learning a new way of being in a community of women with vows of poverty, celibacy and obedience. Pat slowly integrated herself into the congregation and professed First Vows in 1996 and made Final Profession in 2000. In her time with us the studied Theology at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. Sister Pat Linehan greets a sister at a reception. Pat’s dream of being a Sister of Providence and a nurse was finally realized when she became the first Clinical...
Father Daniel Hopcus to celebrate 50-year Jubilee
...nearby. He worked with both of them throughout the years. For example, Father Dan was asked to come celebrate ceremonies at Marywood School, located in Orange County, Calif. “That’s how this whole thing started,” Father Dan said. “I’ve worked with the Sisters of Providence for 30 years.” “We came to know each other through the years of working together,” Sister Paula said. “We would talk about the role of women in the church. We often had some enlightening and enlivening...
Leadership Team shares LCWR statement on threats against HBCUs
Note: The following is a statement from the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) of which the Sisters of Providence are members. Released on Thursday, February 2, 2022 The Leadership Conference of Women Religious deplores the recent spate of threats of violence and attempts to disrupt the vitally important work of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU). We denounce this latest demonstration of racial hate and condemn racism in all its forms whether the violent acts of Neo-Nazis and White...
2017 reflection for Foundation Day
...been chosen for a novitiate and especially for an academy. All appearances are against it.” AND later “. . . If we cannot do any good here, you know our agreement, we will return to our own country.” But here we are—177 years after that founding moment—testimony to the Providence of God and to the promise God offers us through the words of Jeremiah: to give us a future with hope. We love this story. We love these women who...
Grateful for all who have served this Memorial Day
...the end of the war with organized women’s groups in the South decorating graves and many in the South still call the holiday “Decoration Day.” Over two dozen cities and towns have claimed being the birthplace of Memorial Day and while none can “prove” they were the first, there is no doubt its birth sprang from death — the death of so many Americans, whether they be called Yankees or Rebels. Memorial Day changed after World War I when it...
Come and See Retreat – Spring 2025
...“Come follow me and I will make you fishers of persons.” Explore if you might be called to life as a Sister of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Single, Catholic women ages 18 to 42 are invited to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods for a weekend retreat Friday, March 28 starting at 4 p.m. EST and concluding at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 30, 2025. During this retreat you will have the opportunity to hear several sisters’ stories about their call and their lives today. You will...
Sister Emily Walsh (formerly Sister Mary Francine)
...to grow up with an identical twin, that deep level of mutual love and support obviously enabled them to become the women we remember so fondly. After attending elementary and high schools in Saginaw, the twins followed the path of other family members to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. The family’s long association with the Woods began when Emily’s great-aunt Octavia Guenin entered the Congregation way back in 1883 with the name of Sister Francis Cecile. Both twins graduated with bachelor’s degrees...
Two sisters profess first, perpetual vows
...said. “The intensity of it was overwhelming.” However, when Sister Janice professed perpetual vows, she said it was much different. “That was much easier,” she said. “It was much more relaxed. I really knew at that point where I wanted to be.” Sister Jenny added the length of time during formation is a benefit for women. “The time is not rushed,” she said. “One has the opportunity to discern if this is the life she is called to. We try...
Saint Mother Theodore children’s book awarded
...this for them.” “She was just so excited,” Sister Mary added. “I call many of the sisters my friends,” Doyle said. “This also is my first time collaborating with anyone. One of the greatest benefits for me was working with the sisters. I have tremendous respect and love for these women.” The book was illustrated by Brownsburg resident Phil Velikan. Sister Mary said a handful of individuals were contacted to offer illustrations for the book. Each were given the first...