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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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Music, nature, environmental justice all part of young Providence Associate’s call

I desired to be part of a community that serves in environmental and social justice. Inner stillness, creativity, combined with social action, is a walk I feel called to.

Holly Herber
May 12, 2022
As seen in HOPE, Become a Sister, Providence Associates, Providence Spirituality

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Tapping into fresh energies: Sister Joni’s vocation and teen ministries

“Women are searching, seeking, desiring to be in right relationship. They have a desire to be part of a puzzle bigger than themselves. They want to live the Gospel with other persons who are like-minded. They want to make a difference in the world."

Sister Cathy Campbell
May 12, 2022
As seen in HOPE, Become a Sister, Sisters in Ministry

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Sisters of Providence provide hope and healing in a broken world

Sisters of Providence have always gone out of their way to treat all God’s children with respect and dignity. They have always exemplified for me what it means to be a member of the Body of Christ. The Sisters of Providence are a force of healing and a beacon of hope for me and for the world.

Gerhard Glomm
May 12, 2022
Advocacy & Action, As seen in HOPE, Contribute

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Welcome to the ‘Evolving Woods’

We asked ourselves, ‘What is our next ministry? To what might we be being called at this time in our history?’ If we believe that special care for those with cognitive changes is one such ministry, before we move forward, we want to make sure that we have the various resources needed to provide quality care to those who come to us and the capacity to sustain that ministry into the future.

Jason Moon
May 12, 2022
As seen in HOPE, Community Living, Sisters in Ministry

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Sister Joseph Ellen Keitzer: Blessed by the African American Catholic Community

t’s been a wonderful journey. I love the people. I’ve been so blessed by the African American community. Having shared their story, their faith, their dependence on God, my own journey as a Sister of Providence has been really transformed."

Amy Miranda
May 12, 2022
As seen in HOPE, Community Living, Peace & Justice, Providence Associates, Sisters in Ministry

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Newsnotes from summer 2022 HOPE magazine

What's been going on with the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods? Find out!

Sisters of Providence
May 12, 2022
As seen in HOPE, Community Living, Sisters in Ministry

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Hybrid virtual/in-person retreats and programs reach even more seekers

“The hybrid format is allowing people from around the world to benefit from the many and diverse program offerings. It’s bringing people together in a new way. Some are remaining in contact with one another long after the program ends.”

Mary Riley
May 12, 2022
As seen in HOPE, Events & Programs, Providence Spirituality, Sisters in Ministry

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Meaningful new names for the roads of Saint Mary’s

The names of its winding roads can tell us much about the culture and history of the Sisters of Providence and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.

Sister Janet Gilligan
January 13, 2022
As seen in HOPE, Stories from the Archives, Visiting Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
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Newsnotes from the Sisters of Providence winter 2022

A restored lake, a new postulant, a new alpaca and new Providence Associates. Catch up on all that is new with the Sisters of Providence.

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Prayer: a Sisters of Providence ministry dear to the heart

“The Sisters are my go to pray-ers! I am a firm believer in the power of prayer, so I’ll ask anyone who cares enough to pray for someone. Storm the heavens!”

Sister Denise Wilkinson
January 12, 2022
As seen in HOPE, Providence Spirituality

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The Woods continues to call: Woods Community Cemetery

For others who have chosen Providence Community Cemetery for cremains interment, the place itself — Saint Mary-of-the-Woods — is the attraction.

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Looking racism in the eye: there is still much to do

My home town was a small city that did not permit African-Americans within the city limits after dark. The deed to our house did not allow us to sell our house to anyone of African-American descent.

Sister Ann Margaret O'Hara
January 12, 2022
As seen in HOPE, Community Living, Peace & Justice, Racial Equality & Equity, Sisters in Ministry

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