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90s Party 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 the ceremony in the dining room at Providence Hall. Sisters…

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Sisters of Providence Annual Meeting summer 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 a time of rest, prayer, community fun and business dealings…

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What did you do today?

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 than 15,000 visitors, program participants, and pilgrims. Tell them you…

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Fresh eyes on Sisters of Providence Annual Meeting

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

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 raffle for the quilt stitched by Sister Lucy Lechner and…

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Golden Jubilee 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 Damiano, Jean Kenny, Delan Ma, Marianne Mader, Barbara McClelland, Mary…

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Singing for the sisters

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.

Sheila Donis
May 21, 2017
Alumni, Art & Music, Community Living, Providence Associates
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The wonder of baking

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

Jason Moon
February 7, 2017
Community Living, Providence Spirituality
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Sister Marceline looks back on the richness of 84 years as a woman religious

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.

Sister Marceline Mattingly
February 1, 2017
Become a Sister, Community Living, Stories from the Archives
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Peaceful, uplifting Gathering in Solidarity event at the Woods

“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 formation with the Congregation, included song, prayer and personal reflections…

Diane Weidenbenner
January 22, 2017
Community Living, Peace & Justice, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice

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Visiting Taiwan

General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski, and General Council members Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp, Sister Lisa Stallings and Sister Jenny Howard all traveled to Taiwan during the week of Thanksgiving to visit ministries there, including Providence University, which is celebrating 60th anniversary…

Jason Moon
December 2, 2016
Community Living, Mission in Asia, Sisters in Ministry, Stories from the Archives
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The Death of a Dear Friend

I remember her enthusiasm for the Holy Spirit

Sister Mary Moloney
November 7, 2016
Community Living, Providence Spirituality, Sisters in Ministry, Stories from the Archives
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Love, mercy, justice

Break boundaries, create hope

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