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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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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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Shared roots: bonds that unite beyond culture, time and place

" I loved being the very place where Mother Theodore worshiped in her years of living in La Providence. To sit in this very simple chapel for hours refreshed and renewed me. There I experienced in a unique way the presence of Mother Theodore," writes Sister Denise Wilkinson.

Sister Denise Wilkinson
January 19, 2018
As seen in HOPE, Reflections from Sister Denise, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
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News Notes

Sister Josephine Bryan received the Florence Nightingale Award from the Diocese of San Bernardino, California, on Oct. 22, 2017. The award is presented to “a licensed nurse distinguished in the field or in a way that reflects Catholic values and moral ethics.”

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Introducing Foley Park Pavers

We are excited to announce another location on this “holy ground” of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods where donors may honor or memorialize loved ones or recognize special occasions.

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Recurring gifts keep giving

“My reason for monthly donations is appreciation for the strong educational role nuns have played in my life and that they deserve to be cared for lovingly at the end of their lives."

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My favorite part: visits to the Woods have an impact

“My favorite part was praying with Mother Theodore Guerin because I felt her with me.” Children share letters after visiting Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.

Mary Riley
September 12, 2017
As seen in HOPE, Education, Visiting Saint Mary-of-the-Woods

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