Sister Paula Damiano
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Sister Paula was born on August 26, 1949, and is a native of New Castle, Pennsylvania. Currently, she is in between ministries.
Sister Paula entered the Congregation on August 30, 1967. She professed final vows on December 8, 1974.
She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with a bachelor’s degree in art. She also has a master’s degree in theological spirituality from Fordham University.
Of her ministries, Sister Paula has served as a teacher, director of vocations, pastoral associate and was also a General Councilor for the Sisters of Providence. She celebrated her 50 year jubilee in 2017.
Sister Paula said that for many years, she enjoyed camping and visited many state and national parks. She also likes many types of music, but prefers classical, folk and religious, and likes crafting greeting cards and jewelry.
Sister Paula has a special interest in combining art and music in retreat work and has been working for those who seek Spiritual Direction.
Using her creative and artistic side, with Sister Jan Craven, Sister Paula is also busy making jewelries, cards, etc. Visit Linden Leaf Gifts to find what PJ’s for the Soul (Sister Paula and Sister Jan) created.
Written by this sister
This sister has written content published on this website. Here is some recent content, or you can view her full author listing here.
- We continue to pray for all as a new school year begins
- Of motorcycles and trains and blessings at the Woods
- We’re Surrounded!
- Facts, Inspiration and Reflection Starters: Saint Teresa of Avila
- Anti-Racism: the Providence Community’s justice focus for 2021-2026
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Sister Paula is featured in the following content on the Sisters of Providence website:
- HOPE winter 2023 — Creating a new day
- The surprising life of Sister Paula Damiano
- Hybrid virtual/in-person retreats and programs reach even more seekers
- Images of God: Providence Community spring retreat 2022
- What’s next for O’Shaughnessy Dining Hall?
- Video: Sisters of Providence share values of religious life
- Take a deep breath: spiritual direction during pandemic
- Virtual opportunities a silver lining to a pandemic
- Sisters of Providence who have ministered in Taiwan share their stories
- Sisters of Providence react with prayer, advocacy to federal executions in Terre Haute
- Sheehy receives ’40 Under 40’ recognition
- Spiritual direction with the Sisters of Providence
- Sisters of Providence celebrate Jubilees
- Reflections on 50 years
- The Sisters of Providence go to St. Patrick School
- What’s all this talk about Taize?
- Sister Paula Damiano
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