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!
Sacred Places Honored: Church of the Immaculate Conception Receives Grant for Fire Suppression System
A new grant will fund a fire suppression system for the Church of the Immaculate Conception, ensuring its preservation for generations to come.
Honoring the Past, Supporting the Future: Our Educational Mission Today
While Sisters may no longer be on staff, their sponsorship remains strong. Through board leadership, classroom presence and ongoing support, we continue to shape the mission of the schools we founded.
HOPE Fall 2024
In this issue, we explore various forms of support and connection. You'll discover how to find unity through listening and engaging in trusting dialogue and how to uncover common ground even amid conflict. We invite you to experience the peace offered by the sacred spaces at the Woods — spaces nurtured by our sisters, both present and past. As always, we provide practical guidance on deepening your spiritual life through prayer and spiritual direction.
HOPE Summer 2024 — Creating Hope
Explore our summer issue of HOPE, where we share inspiring stories of creating hope.
Breaking boundaries, creating miracles
Mother Theodore’s journey to sainthood began with a desire to serve God and others. She was able to push past physical constraints, lack of resources, race, gender, existing systems and other obstacles and do whatever possible to make a difference in the lives of those she encountered.
All will be well
For many of us in recent years, our sense of “well-being” may feel fragile. It is exceedingly difficult to feel confident that “all will be well.”
Newsnotes from HOPE winter 2024
News and updates from our winter 2024 issue of HOPE magazine.
Jesus, our model for breaking boundaries
Whenever Jesus crossed the cultural expectations of his time, healing happened. This is exactly what we are called to do today.
Breaking boundaries as Providence people
Humility calls us to embrace the entire human community without exception. Everyone deserves to be loved and respected. We are all siblings one to the other.
Crossing the bridge into community: Postulant Stephanie Rivas
In September, Stephanie Rivas became the newest woman to join Sisters of Providence. Being a risk taker and breaking boundaries is not new to Stephanie.
Sister Marilyn Kofler: Breaking boundaries through education and gentle influence
“I wanted to be a priest, but I knew I would be a sister,” she said. Priesthood for women was not an option. “You didn’t even talk about it,” she said.
The Sisters of Providence: A history of justice
“The work of Justice, of promoting systemic change that protects planet Earth and promotes human rights, is essential to answering our call as Sisters of Providence.”
