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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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God’s call is finding a place where we can thrive and be our fullest selves

"When we talk about vocation, when we talk about a call, it's not that God is asking us to fit into some box that doesn't fit us. It's about finding a place where we can really thrive and be our fullest selves."

Sister Tracey Horan
October 30, 2016
Become a Sister, Community Living, Sisters in Ministry
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Strength from being ordinary this Foundation Day

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.

Sister Diane Mason
October 22, 2016
Community Living, Providence Associates, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
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Meet Emily TeKolste, new Sisters of Providence postulant

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, 2016, she officially entered the Congregation during a meaningful tradition…

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Mission novice blessing 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 the Congregation. Local sisters gathered to bless them going forward…

Amy Miranda
August 22, 2016
Become a Sister, Community Living, Stories from the Archives

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90s Party 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

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

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 and bring a smile to everyone’s face.

Mary Riley
July 20, 2016
Community Living, Providence Associates, Providence Health Care

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Celebrations, decisions, being community and the future: SP General Chapter 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 assess the state of the Congregation. They agree on a…

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Life lessons from the Sisters of Providence

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.

Suzie Ray
July 12, 2016
Community Living, Providence Associates, Sisters in Ministry
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2016 Gold and Silver Jubilee Celebration!

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

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 read Sister Joni’s reflection on her vows here.

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Sculptures, picnics, Sisters of Providence and Providence Associates

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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