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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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Touched by the Woods for a lifetime

I know there’s something about Saint Mary-of-the-Woods that sets it apart from other places — it’s holy ground. It feels like home and it keeps drawing me back.

Mike Cassell
September 22, 2023
As seen in HOPE, Contribute, Providence Spirituality, Visiting Saint Mary-of-the-Woods

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St. Anne Shell Chapel needs restoration

Water damage to the foundation has caused the walls to bow outward. If we do nothing neither the shells nor this historic building will last for future generations to admire.

Amy Miranda
September 22, 2023
As seen in HOPE, Contribute, Visiting Saint Mary-of-the-Woods

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St. Anne Shell Chapel: holy ground

St. Anne’s Shell Chapel is one of the most well-known structures at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. The unique interior of this tiny building is covered floor to ceiling with shells from the Wabash River.

Sister Janet Gilligan
September 22, 2023
As seen in HOPE, Visiting Saint Mary-of-the-Woods

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Providence Associate and former Sister of Providence Donna Watzke shares about her journey

I was a Sister of Providence for 33 years. For me, being a Sister of Providence was a transformative experience.

Donna Watzke
May 5, 2023
As seen in HOPE, Providence Associates, Providence Spirituality, Stories from the Archives
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Weaving alpaca yarn: a productive and beautiful hobby

Precise, mathematical, purposeful. All words that describe Sister Jean Fuqua, SP — and her art.

Amy Miranda
May 2, 2023
Art & Music, As seen in HOPE, Community Living, Sisters in Ministry, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice

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Gifts to Foley Legacy Fund support the underserved, SP mission

Funding for a second social worker was described as “a game changer for our community,” at Providence Cristo Rey High School (PCR) in Indianapolis, a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Providence. “The money enables PCR to have social worker personnel available to provide staff, parents and students a better understanding of factors (cultural, societal, economic, familial, health) affecting a student’s performance and behavior, crucial understandings for the low-income students and families that we serve.”

Sister Ann Casper
May 2, 2023
Advocacy & Action, As seen in HOPE, Contribute, Peace & Justice, Providence Associates
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Newsnotes from HOPE summer 2023

Volunteers stitch their way into our hearts Charla Evinger and Cheryl Murphy are co-owners of Mamas Mending in Marshall, Illinois, and also volunteers extraordinaire for the Sisters of Providence. When the Congregation’s faithful mender and alteration expert Sister Margaret Heese…

Sisters of Providence
May 2, 2023
As seen in HOPE, Community Living, Providence Associates

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Giving new life to plastic shopping bags

Retired Sisters of Providence in the Lourdes Hall Assisted Living Residence of Providence Health Care are transforming plastic grocery and shopping bags into warm sleeping mats. Homeless residents of the Terre Haute area can use these to stretch out and sleep on at night.

Sister Cathy Campbell
May 2, 2023
As seen in HOPE, Community Living, Peace & Justice, Sisters in Ministry

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Sister Carolyn Bouchard’s woodshop: a place of creativity and prayer

“Woodworking is a kind of metaphor for ways I have always sought out and found God,” Sister Carolyn said. “What I do with wood I have done in many other ways throughout my personal and ministerial life."

Amy Miranda
May 2, 2023
As seen in HOPE, Community Living, Providence Spirituality, Sisters in Ministry

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Tales of unexpected blessings

“Who knew that I would be calling my cane ‘an unexpected blessing?’ But I have come to realize what a friend it is!”

Jason Moon
May 2, 2023
As seen in HOPE, Community Living, Providence Associates

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Giving the gift of self: Sister Carol Meyers

Now ministering as a parish volunteer and parish council member, literacy tutor and Montessori school substitute, Sister Carol proudly notes that she has taught as a full-time teacher at every level from elementary school through college except for the high school level.

Sister Cathy Campbell
May 2, 2023
As seen in HOPE, Community Living, Sisters in Ministry

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Growing the gift of flowers

While receiving flowers is a gift, growing them knowing they might make someone’s day a bit brighter is definitely a blessing.

Mary Riley
May 2, 2023
As seen in HOPE, Visiting Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice

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