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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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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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Moving toward the Reign of God with mutual sharing

As disciples of Jesus, the Sisters of Providence endeavor to build a community that reflects these Gospel values. We follow Jesus’ example by communally organizing ourselves so that everyone receives what they need and contributes what they can.

Sister Corbin Hannah
May 2, 2023
As seen in HOPE, Community Living, Providence Spirituality, Sisters in Ministry

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Former Sisters of Providence a gift to the Church and society

Former sisters are living evidence of the unexpected gifts those who have been immersed in the Providence Community take with them wherever they go.

Sister Janet Gilligan
May 2, 2023
As seen in HOPE, Providence Spirituality, Stories from the Archives

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Gifts that keep on giving

Most importantly, she gave because she believes in the work of the sisters, past and present. Her gift allowed her the opportunity to be a part of that work and to honor two women whom she admires greatly.

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Newsnotes from winter 2023 HOPE magazine

Catch up on the latest news and happenings from the Sisters of Providence!

Sisters of Providence
January 12, 2023
Alumni, As seen in HOPE, Community Living

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Sisters of Providence presence expanding at the border

Although Tracey’s enthusiasm for her ministry never waned, “the distance and separation from community and family had been hard. I knew I would need support from my sisters ... so I extended an invitation to join me here in Nogales.” Sisters Marilú Covani, SP, and Nancy Bartasavich, SP, accepted that invitation.

Sister Denise Wilkinson
January 12, 2023
Advocacy & Action, As seen in HOPE, Community Living, Peace & Justice, Sisters in Ministry

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Sisters of Providence provide leadership

“We ... know Sister Jenny as a faithful daughter of Providence, someone whose own life experiences, like your own, have called her to let go in order to let something new come. Thank you, Victory Noll Sisters, for inviting us into your lives."

Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp
January 12, 2023
As seen in HOPE, Community Living, Sisters in Ministry
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A new way to raise consciousness and funds to combat climate change

We hope this stewardship will bring many benefits to the community and the planet. At the very least, it will make us each more aware of how individual choices affect the vitality of the planet and help us to acquire some funds to mitigate the effects of climate change.

Sister Cathy Campbell
January 12, 2023
Advocacy & Action, As seen in HOPE, Peace & Justice

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