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!
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.”
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.
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.
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.”
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."
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.
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.
Help people in need through the Foley Legacy Fund
The newly established Foley Legacy Fund will continue to financially support ministries that provide direct service to the economically poor and underserved.
Sister Maureen Fallon: supported by the Ministry Fund
“I am very grateful to those who contribute to the Ministry Fund and make it possible for me to be in this place to minister," Sister Maureen said.
Volunteers help the Woods run smoothly
“The relationships I’ve developed with sisters, staff and other volunteers are probably the most significant and positive in my life. I have found a new family, who love me unconditionally and with whom I share a spirituality, which has deepened and broadened among them,” Peggy said.
A mother’s prayer
Sister Dina's mother Cynthia relates the story where she believes God spoke to her regarding her daughter's vocation.
Providence Cristo Rey High School: 10 years of changing lives in Indianapolis
As the Providence Cristo Rey High School in Indianapolis marks the end of its 10th year of operation, it seemed only fitting that we share some of the many “success stories” of its graduates.