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.
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.
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.
Of motorcycles and trains and blessings at the Woods
“Hurry, get out and give the motorcycle guy a card for the upcoming motorcycle blessing!” So, I jumped out and handed the rider the announcement of the “Motorcycle Blessing and Barbecue.” I hurried back to the car, just as the arms of the crossing went up and the lights stopped flashing.
Finding joy alongside life’s difficulties: Tending to Life retreat
Over the last few years, through Divine guidance, I have learned new approaches to life. I have picked up new practices that help me tend to my physical, emotional, mental and spiritual life. The Tending to Life retreat was born from this journey. I hope to offer what I have learned with others, so that they too may find Life even in the midst of suffering.
Reaching out to others
'I find affirmation and love and warmth as I listen to the people with whom I now interact.'
Explore religious life with the Sisters of Providence
Learn more about the Sisters of Providence mission of love, mercy and justice first-hand
Photos from our 2023 90’s Celebration!
We celebrated our Sisters of Providence age 90 and over with our annual 90’s celebration on Tuesday, February 14 at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods! Sisters of Providence leadership hosted the celebrants in the Providence Hall Dining Room where they were treated to…
Newsnotes from winter 2023 HOPE magazine
Catch up on the latest news and happenings from the Sisters of Providence!
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.
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."
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.”
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.”
