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Every day is a gift

By Sister Patricia Fillenwarth | November 23, 2017 |

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…

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2017 Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Feast Day reflection

By Sister Dawn Tomaszewski | October 4, 2017 |

Happy 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…

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90s Party 2017

By Casey Kellum | August 9, 2017 |

For 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…

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Sisters of Providence Annual Meeting summer 2017

By Amy Miranda | July 26, 2017 |

Sisters 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…

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What did you do today?

By Sister Ann Casper | July 14, 2017 |

Dear 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…

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Fresh eyes on Sisters of Providence Annual Meeting

By Sister Emily TeKolste | July 7, 2017 |

Though 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.

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Providence Juniorate and Aspirancy 2017

By Casey Kellum | June 28, 2017 |

Over 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…

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Golden Jubilee 2017

By Amy Miranda | June 28, 2017 |

Nine 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…

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Singing for the sisters

By Sheila Donis | May 21, 2017 |

The 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.

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The wonder of baking

By Jason Moon | February 7, 2017 |

‘You don’t turn the oven on to bake and stand around and watch it heat up’

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Sister Marceline looks back on the richness of 84 years as a woman religious

By Sister Marceline Mattingly | February 1, 2017 |

I 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.

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Peaceful, uplifting Gathering in Solidarity event at the Woods

By Diane Weidenbenner | January 22, 2017 |

“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…

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