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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 Rose was born in Chang Hua, Taiwan. Currently, she ministers as the Director of Miracle Home in Taiwan.
Sister Rose entered the Congregation on Aug. 15, 1987, from Assumption Parish, Taipei, Taiwan. She professed final vows on Aug. 12, 1995.
She graduated from Shih Chien Junior College with an associate’s degree in social studies. Sister Rose also has a bachelor’s degree in Dogma from Theologate Fu Jen University and a master’s of science in special education from The College of Saint Rose in Albany, New York.
Sister Rose has ministered in Taiwan.
Sister Rose Chiu
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Shalu, Taiwan: Campus Minister, Providence University (1989-93)
Yuching, Tainan County, Taiwan: Director, St. Theresa Opportunity Center (1997-2004)
Yuching, Tainan County, Taiwan: Executive Director, St. Theresa Opportunity Center/Reed School (2004-07)
Taiwan: CEO, Schools for the Developmentally Challenged (2008-09)
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Sister Rose is featured in the following content on the Sisters of Providence website:
- The legacy of Providence lives on in our sisters in Taiwan
- 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
- Miracle Home: A Holistic Care Service Center for Long-Term Care
- Visiting Taiwan
- Three Sisters of Providence celebrate their 25th anniversary
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