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Many who have ever been in my office, have seen my little screen saver go around and around on my monitor and it reads, “EVERY DAY IS A GIFT”. Although some…
Read moreHappy Feast! I think Mother Theodore might agree that the best part of her being declared a saint is the opportunity it has given us as her beloved community to…
Read moreFor more than two decades, the Sisters of Providence have honored their elders with the annual “90s Party!” On Tuesday, Aug. 1, 38 sisters were honored, along with their companions, during…
Read moreSisters of Providence gathered from near and far for their summer annual meeting June 24-30, 2017 at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. The annual meeting to bring all Sisters of Providence together for…
Read moreDear friends: “What did you do today?” The next time you are asked this question, share that you helped provide a place of spiritual direction, healing and hope for more…
Read moreThough specific forms have varied throughout the history of the Sisters of Providence, the annual coming together of all sisters has been an important tradition for the community. Last week, I got to participate in my first annual meeting.
Read moreOver 120 women reminisced, laughed, sang and danced at the Providence Juniorate/Aspirancy reunion June 23, 2017. Sisters Dorothy Rasche and Joseph Fillenwarth provided an update on their ministries while a…
Read moreNine Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods celebrated their Golden Jubilees on Saturday, June 24, 2017, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Celebrating 50 years in religious life were: Sisters Editha Ben, Paula…
Read moreThe most touching duet was that of Rod and Sister Terese Marie Havlik, Rod’s 8th grade teacher, whom he hadn’t seen in almost 49 years. Sister Terese Marie knew every word, sang and moved gently to the music.
Read more‘You don’t turn the oven on to bake and stand around and watch it heat up’
Read moreI am mostly pre-Vatican II but I was excited to enter the modern world. I didn’t sit back. I was open to the evolving religious life and because of openness I was able to do many new things.
Read more“Encouraging”, “uplifting” and “positive” were words used to describe the Gathering in Solidarity event held on Saturday, Jan. 21, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. The event, coordinated by the women in initial…
Read moreCommunity: 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.