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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, News Releases

Sisters of Providence profess perpetual vows

'Providence chose me, and I simply followed that call.'

Jason Moon
August 23, 2022
Become a Sister, Community Living, Providence Spirituality

Blog, Features

Reflections for the Silver Jubilee of Sister Evelyn Ovalles

Come alive to what our Provident God has done for you and in your past 25 years

Sister Dawn Tomaszewski
August 23, 2022
Community Living, Providence Spirituality, Reflections from Sister Dawn, Sisters in Ministry

Blog, Features

Reflections for Profession of Perpetual Vows

There is cause for rejoicing here!!

Sister Dawn Tomaszewski
August 22, 2022
Become a Sister, Community Living, Providence Spirituality, Reflections from Sister Dawn, Sisters in Ministry

Blog

Ten years of transformation

So “how have I been transformed?” I believe my most important transformation is understanding that I am beloved of God. Through that Love I have the opportunity to be the change I wish to see in this world. By God’s transforming Love we can realize our own “transfiguration” to the people whom God calls us to be.

Sister Arrianne Whittaker
August 19, 2022
Become a Sister, Community Living, Providence Spirituality
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Blog

Can I Stay Here Forever? The Answer is YES.

A voice rises up from within the trees:
Are you ready to give your whole life to me?
My eyes shine up at the trees
From under my visor.
They know my answer is yes.

Sister Tracey Horan
August 14, 2022
Become a Sister, Community Living, Providence Spirituality
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Blog, Features

Oral history: Sister Patricia Geis, a life of adventures and little ones

Sister Patty’s dedication, vows and sense of adventure in service has taken her in many directions since that day 70 years ago when she entered Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.

Debbie Griffey
August 4, 2022
Community Living, Meet a Sister, Sisters in Ministry, Stories from the Archives
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Blog

Poem: Annual Meeting

We sing these songs
to keep remembering
we have bonded …

Photo Albums

Reunited joyfully: Annual meeting 2022

Enjoy these photos from the Sisters of Providence annual meeting 2022. So wonderful to be together doing meaningful work with your community!

Blog, Reflections

Reflection for a Celebration of Commitment

I ask each of you who shares a relationship with us within this Providence Community, "What is your calling now? To what are you committed? And why does that matter?"

Sister Dawn Tomaszewski
June 28, 2022
Community Living, Providence Spirituality, Reflections from Sister Dawn
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Blog

Twenty-five discoveries at The Woods

Providence Associates Suzie Ray and Jane Fischer share 25 things they discovered while volunteering at The Woods earlier this month.

Suzie Ray
June 16, 2022
Community Living, Providence Associates, Visiting Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Volunteering
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Blog, Features

A journey of Providence on Chicago’s westside

My journey in pastoral ministry has been very transforming for me. I have had the privilege and opportunity of stepping inside another race, culture and hearts. I am truly blessed.

Sister Joseph Ellen Keitzer
May 13, 2022
Advocacy & Action, As seen in HOPE, Community Living, Providence Associates, Sisters in Ministry
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Photo Albums

Sister Jody O’Neil accompanies brother on Honor Flight

In April 2022, Sister Jody O’Neil accompanied her brother, Mike, on an Honor Flight from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C., in which veterans receive the opportunity to visit war memorials and more. Here are some photos from the trip. All photos…

Love, mercy, justice

Break boundaries, create hope

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