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Strength from being ordinary this Foundation Day

By Sister Diane Mason | October 22, 2016 |

What matters is what is in our hearts and souls. It’s the warmth, respect and love that we have for others — that same love and respect Saint Mother Theodore modeled to all with whom she came in contact. It was her ordinary, her natural response that came from deep within her heart. It was a response borne of deep prayer and of complete trust in her Provident God.

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Meet Emily TeKolste, new Sisters of Providence postulant

By Amy Miranda | September 8, 2016 |

The Sisters of Providence are excited to welcome Emily TeKolste of Carmel, Indiana, as the newest postulant to join the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. On Wednesday, September 7,…

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Mission novice blessing 2016

By Amy Miranda | August 22, 2016 |

A blessing ceremony July 30, 2016, marked the transition for Sisters Tracey Horan and Anna Fan from their canonical novice year to their mission novice year, their third year with…

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90s Party 2016

By Casey Kellum | August 9, 2016 |

On Tuesday, Aug. 2, Sisters of Providence celebrated their annual “90s Party!”

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Benny brings smiles to residents of Providence Health Care

By Mary Riley | July 20, 2016 |

Benny (aka Benny the dog) with the assistance of his very human companion, Providence Associate Judy Collins, makes regular visits to Providence Health Care. His mission is simple. Make them smile.

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Benny volunteers to bring smiles to PHC residents

By Mary Riley | July 20, 2016 |

Residents at Providence Health Care at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods are always glad when Benny volunteers. With the help of his human companion, Providence Associate Judy Collins, Benny takes time to visit…

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Celebrations, decisions, being community and the future: SP General Chapter 2016

By Amy Miranda | July 14, 2016 |

Sisters of Providence from near and far gathered at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, June 26-July 5 for the Sisters of Providence General Chapter. At the General Chapter sisters come together to…

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Life lessons from the Sisters of Providence

By Suzie Ray | July 12, 2016 |

There was one constant during all those years — Sister Rita. I never lost touch with her and even managed to see her throughout the years. At a minimum, we would talk on the phone and catch up on each other’s lives. Every time I got off the phone with Sister Rita or visited with her, it would bring me back to Providence and those lessons learned at the Woods.

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2016 Gold and Silver Jubilee Celebration!

By Jason Moon | June 30, 2016 |

The 2016 Golden and Silver Jubilee celebration was June 25, 2016. Celebrate with us our sisters celebrating 50 and 25 years as sisters through these photos!

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Sister Joni Luna’s first vows as a Sister of Providence

By Amy Miranda | June 30, 2016 |

Sister Joni Luna professed her first vows as a Sister of Providence of Saint Mary-0f-the-Woods on June 26, 2016. Enjoy this photo album of the special day here. You can…

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Sculptures, picnics, Sisters of Providence and Providence Associates

By Sheila Donis | June 11, 2016 |

A group of 12 Sisters of Providence and Associates made an enjoyable trip to Chicago for the dedication of Providence Associate Teresa Clark’s newest sculpture. Enjoy the photos of the fun day!

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Providence Associate and Sisters of Providence picnic and statue dedication

By Amy Miranda | June 8, 2016 |
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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.

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