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!
Improvements Abound: Structures Undergoing Facelifts
The year was 1846. Two wings were added to Saint Mary’s Academy and a new school was being built in Terre Haute. About the financial status, Mother Theodore wrote in her journal, “The improvements at St. Mary’s and the house…
Living Providence: What It Meant to Be a Sister of Providence Today
Simply put, being a Sister of Providence means a million different things because life is made up of a million (at least) different aspects!"
Songs from a Microcosmos (1960)
As we move through the seasons of spring and summer we thought our readers might enjoy this short reflection and a sampling of poems written by the late Sister Mary Catherine Keene, SP
A Thriving Community and Mission: Evolution from the Sisters of Providence to the Providence Community
The Sisters of Providence have grown into the Providence Community, expanding their mission while staying true to their founding values.
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.”
