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Love, mercy, justice
The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods are a community of vowed Catholic women religious. Inspired by our foundress Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, we are passionate about our lives of prayer, education, service and advocacy.
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Break boundaries, create hope
Spirituality and justice go hand-in-hand. We are committed to walking with those on the margins. Join us on our journey to make Earth better for all.
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Live joyfully! Single, Catholic women ages 18-42 are invited to explore a fulfilling life as a Sister of Providence. All women and men of faith are invited to join the family of Providence as Providence Associates.
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Biography
Sister Delan came from Yu-Ching, Taiwan and now serves as the Vocation Director for Taiwan for the Sisters of Providence.
Sister Delan entered the Congregation on Oct. 1, 1967 and professed final vows on Dec. 4, 1977.
She graduated from Fu Jen University with a bachelor’s degree in theology and later got a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.
She enjoys music, working with yarn and walking through the peaceful, historic campus whenever she has free time.
Read more
Sister Delan is featured in the following content on the Sisters of Providence website:
- Sister Anna Fan shares her story as a fully professed Sister of Providence
- Elizabeth Kuo, beloved “Grandma Kuo” of the sisters in Asia
- The legacy of Providence lives on in our sisters in Taiwan
- Sister Delan Ma at ease with God and others
- Creating hope for the elderly and their family members in Taiwan
- With great gratitude for our sisters who further the mission of God’s Providence in Asia
- Sisters of Providence celebrate Jubilees
- Visiting Taiwan
- Sister Delan Ma
Photographs
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Amid the Christmas lights of New Taipei, Taiwan, and thanks to the kindness of a stranger, this photo was captured of the Sisters of Providence who minister in Taiwan, along with their U.S. SP guests. Photographed include (from left) Sisters Editha Ben, Anna Fan, Rose Chiu, Dawn Tomaszewski, Carole Kimes and Delan Ma.

