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As seen in HOPE

Here you will find wonderful content from the Sisters of Providence. The articles here all appeared in HOPE magazine. The Sisters of Providence publish HOPE three times a year to share the mission, spirituality and ministries of the Sisters of Providence. Enjoy!

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A matter of hope: the future of religious life

I trust that there will be courageous women and men who will continue to answer the call of Providence to respond with integrity and passion to the most urgent needs in society.

Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp
September 20, 2019
As seen in HOPE, Community Living, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin

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Faces of our future: a new generation of Sisters of Providence

The Sisters of Providence are blessed to have eight women in initial formation and temporary profession here in the United States. Let me share what they are up to currently.

Sister Jenny Howard
September 20, 2019
As seen in HOPE, Become a Sister, Community Living, Sisters in Ministry

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Preparing the next generation of Sisters of Providence

The postulant sees what it means to be sister to one another, to pray, celebrate, have fun together and to experience the sacred in the ordinary. She is invited into our common efforts to be Providence through sustainable living, accountability to one another and respect for differences.

Sister Marsha Speth
September 20, 2019
As seen in HOPE, Become a Sister, Community Living, Sisters in Ministry

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Wisdom and the future of religious life

We Sisters of Providence don't believe religious life is dead. That we cannot see how religious life will be lived in the future doesn't keep us from believing that it will.

Sister Denise Wilkinson
September 20, 2019
As seen in HOPE, Become a Sister, Community Living

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Update: St. Mary’s Senior Housing

Read the latest news and updates from the Sisters of Providence.

Sisters of Providence
May 24, 2019
As seen in HOPE, Contribute, Providence Food Pantry, Volunteering, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice

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Sister Helen Vinton brings hope in an unsteady environment

“Currently, climate change is the biggest threat to many Louisiana families, changing how and where they live and make a living,” says Sister Helen Vinton. Families in coastal Louisiana have suffered greatly.

Sister Donna Butler
May 24, 2019
Advocacy & Action, As seen in HOPE, Environmental Justice, Sisters in Ministry

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Resting on holy ground: new cremains burial options at the Woods

That seed has blossomed into a new outreach ministry for the Sisters of Providence. We will now receive for interment at the Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, the cremains of persons other than members of the Congregation.

Sister Ann Casper
May 24, 2019
Alumni, As seen in HOPE, Contribute, Providence Associates, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
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Sisters preserving memories through memory books

Memory books detail and preserve aspects of a person’s life history with photographs, artifacts and narratives. They facilitate life-affirming interaction, encourage deep reflection and celebrate life events through story-telling and reminiscing. And they are effective in stimulating memories, especially for individuals living with dementia.

Katie Harich
May 24, 2019
Art & Music, As seen in HOPE, Community Living, Providence Health Care, Sisters in Ministry

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Remembering two Providence High School sisters

As Providence High School, Chicago, prepares to celebrate its last official alumnae reunion in October, many thoughts turn to the hundreds of Sisters of Providence who ministered there through the years.

Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp
May 24, 2019
Alumni, As seen in HOPE, Stories from the Archives
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Digitizing the letters and journals of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin

The original manuscripts of all the existing letters and journals, mostly in French, have been carefully preserved in the Sisters of Providence Archives. But these fragile pages have never been available to the public. Now, thanks to a Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant from the Indiana State Library, digital representations of the personal letters of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, along with transcriptions and translations, will be available sometime after July.

Sister Janet Gilligan
May 24, 2019
As seen in HOPE, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, Stories from the Archives

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A look back: Providence High School, Chicago

To all of our Providence High School alumnae, and all our former students: the impact you continue to have on the Sisters of Providence through your letters, phone calls, visits and financial giving is truly a blessing. We invite you and those you love to the Woods anytime to continue your journey with the sisters.

Zach Pies
May 24, 2019
Alumni, As seen in HOPE, Contribute, Education, Stories from the Archives
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