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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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Sisters and interns: becoming a little bit of each other

“There’s no way either one of us could go without being touched by the other after we’ve come in contact,” Sister Ruth explained. “We become a little bit them and they become a little bit us."

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Updates from the Sisters of Providence summer 2018

New Providence Associate co-directors. Sister My Huong Pham transfers to the Sisters of Providence. Mats for the homeless and more! Read the latest news updates from the Sisters of Providence.

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A dementia friendly HOME at the Woods

HOME is a culture change. Its intention is to make the entire Woods a dementia-friendly place for both those living with cognitive challenges and for their families and friends. HOME is an acronym for Helping Ourselves Meaningfully Engage.

Sister Denise Wilkinson
May 25, 2018
As seen in HOPE, Community Living, Contribute, Health & Wellness, Providence Health Care
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Sisters of Providence core values

Trust in God, love, mercy, justice, care for creation, community. Do you share in some of our core values?

Sisters of Providence
May 25, 2018
As seen in HOPE, Community Living, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality

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Intersectionality – what is it?

Today, even as random violence seems to become the norm in our country, there are some for whom violence and discrimination are nothing new. Whole classes of people face discrimination on a daily basis because of how their realities overlap: discrimination in housing, the workplace, our churches, our criminal justice system, health care, our immigration system.

Sister Donna Butler
January 19, 2018
As seen in HOPE, Peace & Justice, Racial Equality & Equity, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
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Visit the Woods

Whatever it is that draws you here, plan to spend time at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. We welcome you with open arms and hearts full of love.

Mary Riley
January 19, 2018
As seen in HOPE, Visiting Saint Mary-of-the-Woods

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A new perspective on assisted living

"That the question of being in assisted living took me to a more profound level. Suddenly I realized that every one of us is in assisted living," writes Sister Donna Butler

Sister Donna Butler
January 19, 2018
As seen in HOPE, Community Living, Providence Family Services

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Elegance on display: Saint Mary-of-the-Woods added to National Register of Historic Places

“I thought, ‘it looks like a little piece of Europe was plunked down in the backwoods of Indiana.'"

Jason Moon
January 19, 2018
Art & Music, As seen in HOPE, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Visiting Saint Mary-of-the-Woods

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For Sister Suzanne, prayer is life

"Prayer is all-permeating, inclusive. Prayer is ingrained in me."
"Each day is a gift," she says.

Amy Miranda
January 19, 2018
As seen in HOPE, Providence Spirituality

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Firing up hope: SP prayer ministries

"Firing up hope" is how one correspondent describes what the prayer ministries of the Sisters of Providence mean to him as he daily faces the uncertainties of life without a steady job to earn money to feed his family. "We have truly tasted the painful side of life. Yet, I have not lost hope for a better tomorrow."

Sister Cathy Campbell
January 19, 2018
As seen in HOPE, Providence Spirituality
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Providence Associates, Sisters of Providence: 10 years in relationship

“The common vision that we share is love for Providence, for each other, and for life — all life.”

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The bond of friendship leads to lives as sisters

"Before Anna and I were friends. Now we are family members of the Sisters of Providence, with a multi-year friendship base to help me live more freely in this family,” Teresa said.

Diane Weidenbenner
January 19, 2018
As seen in HOPE, Become a Sister, Community Living
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