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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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The ever-expanding community of Providence

This has had profound impact on our concept of community. We now embrace an understanding of Providence — of God’s design and desire for all of us — which helps us know that we are united with all that exists. That everything is connected.

Sister Dawn Tomaszewski
May 24, 2019
As seen in HOPE, Community Living, Providence Associates

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Newsnotes: winter 2019 updates from the Sisters of Providence

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

Sisters of Providence
January 10, 2019
As seen in HOPE, Community Living, Providence Family Services, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice
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The Sisters of Providence count on you

Your gift, no matter the size, is needed. For the Sisters of Providence, small gifts make a huge difference.

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Practical ways to reduce CO2 emissions

One big way is to change our diet. For each day of the week that we eat vegetarian rather than consume meat, we reduce our carbon footprint by 700 lbs. annually.

Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp
January 10, 2019
Advocacy & Action, As seen in HOPE, Eco-Spirituality, Environmental Justice, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice

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Saint connects sisters across the ocean

Saint Mother Theodore Guerin is at the root of a special connection that still exists between the original Sisters of Providence in France and the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.

Amy Miranda
January 10, 2019
Art & Music, As seen in HOPE, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, Visiting Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
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Sandwich and service are part of a larger mission

With that sandwich comes evidence that somebody cares. A smile. A question of how is your day. Health updates. Playful banter. For the past several years, Providence Associates Karen Goehl and Rosaline Secrest have headed up the volunteers who distribute nearly 80 sack lunches on Tuesdays and Thursdays to people in need.

Amy Miranda
January 10, 2019
Advocacy & Action, As seen in HOPE, Meet a Providence Associate, Providence Associates

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Stepping into justice: Sister Barbara Battista

“There is urgency in what is going on nationally, in the church and in society. There is such a need for women religious, and for other persons of faith, to really be leaders in this work towards justice,” said Sister Barbara Battista, the new social justice promoter for the Sisters of Providence.

Jason Moon
January 10, 2019
Advocacy & Action, As seen in HOPE, Peace & Justice, Sisters in Ministry

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Sister Marilu Covani, passing on the spirit of Encuentro

As Sister Marilú reached official retirement, she was invited to coordinate the V Encuentro effort for the Diocese of San Bernardino. “What a gift! I really loved to work with this always-growing team of people of different backgrounds, ages, cultures, and nationalities,” she said.

Sister Maureen Abbott
January 10, 2019
Advocacy & Action, As seen in HOPE, Peace & Justice, Sisters in Ministry

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Education in everyday caring makes a difference

Staff members who participated in dementia care training share how it makes a difference in their everyday care giving: Don’t take any behaviors personally.** Build trust by spending time with each person.** Learn to read the cues of a person. A non-verbal person may ordinarily smile as a greeting; but if there’s no smile, she’s having a bad time of it.

Sister Denise Wilkinson
January 10, 2019
As seen in HOPE, Education, Health & Wellness, Providence Health Care, Volunteering
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Sisters and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College: planting seeds of hope in a new generation

A volunteer Sister of Providence companion is embedded with each group of students. The course takes students on tours of the Church of the Immaculate Conception, the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, the Shrine of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin and more.

Sister Cathy Campbell
January 10, 2019
As seen in HOPE, Education, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College

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Blessed Sacrament Chapel: transforming hearts through prayer

“In this day and age and the world we live in — so fast moving — I believe prayer is very important, most important. I get back so much more than I ever give. I get a deeper faith. I’m just a better person for it. And it really gives me a lot of peace and comfort,” said Providence Associate Mickie Lane-Fredericks

Amy Miranda
September 12, 2018
As seen in HOPE, Community Living, Providence Associates, Providence Spirituality, Sisters in Ministry, Visiting Saint Mary-of-the-Woods

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Youth, elders learn from each other

After visiting with Sister Marceline Mattingly, age 102, Jolyssa Cortez wrote: “I asked her in what year she was born and she said, ‘1915.’ I think that is amazing because she lived through so much history in her life. She said the most amazing part of the history she lived was seeing the technology industry grow. After my visit, I felt like a whole new person.”

Sister Cathy Campbell
September 12, 2018
As seen in HOPE, Community Living, Education, Events & Programs, Providence Health Care, Volunteering

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