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Community Living

Community: a place for sharing, love, acceptance, support. A place to be challenged, to be strengthened. For Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, living in community and being part of a larger spiritual community are integral to life. Are you seeking community? Become a Sister of Providence. Or join the larger community as a Providence Associate.

Features

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

Features

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

Features

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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Features

Why the Providence Community?

“I feel drawn to Mother Theodore’s zeal, courage, caring and loving, especially her complete trust in the Providence of God. I want to grow deeper in my love for God and in the zeal to serve others as a Sister of Providence following the legacy of Mother Theodore.”

Amy Miranda
January 12, 2023
As seen in HOPE, Become a Sister, Community Living, Providence Associates, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin

Features

The surprising life of Sister Paula Damiano

A favorite quote of Sister Paula’s is from the Persian poet Hafiz: “True art makes the divine silence in the soul break into applause.”

Sister Janet Gilligan
January 12, 2023
As seen in HOPE, Community Living, Sisters in Ministry

Features

Donors, you bless us beyond words!

Your generosity abounded! We raised a total of $30,772 from 110 gifts. We had first-time gifts from 13 people, including seven brand-new friends to the Congregation.

Diane Weidenbenner
January 12, 2023
As seen in HOPE, Community Living, Contribute, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin

Blog

Oral history: The little things with Sister Lois Ann Stoiber

"What delights this Sister of Providence after being a member of this order for 76 years? “The little things. I can find great joy in little things," says Sister Lois Ann Stoiber.

Debbie Griffey
December 20, 2022
Community Living, Meet a Sister, Sisters in Ministry, Stories from the Archives
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Blog, Videos

A Christmas message from General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski

'On behalf of all Sisters of Providence, Merry Christmas to you and to all those you love ...'

Sisters of Providence
December 13, 2022
Advocacy & Action, Community Living, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality, Visiting Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
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Photo Albums

2022 Senior Jubilee Celebration

The Sisters of Providence celebrated the 11 2022 Senior Jubilarians with a special Mass and more on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022. Here are some photos from the celebration.

Jason Moon
December 9, 2022
Community Living
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Blog, Features

A Reflection for the 2022 Senior Jubilee

'... let us not be afraid to explore what new tunes might be awaiting our YES.'

Sister Dawn Tomaszewski
December 8, 2022
Community Living, Events & Programs, Providence Spirituality, Reflections from Sister Dawn, Sisters in Ministry

News Releases

Sisters of Providence celebrate Senior Jubilees

Eleven Sisters of Providence celebrated Senior Jubilees this year

Jason Moon
December 8, 2022
Community Living, Providence Spirituality, Sisters in Ministry
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Blog

What brought you here?

We are so excited to have these Providence Associate candidate seekers on the journey with us! But what is it that brought them here? At the orientation we asked them.

Amy Miranda
November 20, 2022
Community Living, Providence Associates, Providence Spirituality, Sisters in Ministry
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