Community Living
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.
Life changing bonds that unite us
Bonds change us, love transforms us. When I arrived back at the Woods I could only thank God for our Saint Mother Theodore. She unites us – sister to sister, sister to associate, associate to associate.
A new perspective on assisted living
"That the question of being in assisted living took me to a more profound level. Suddenly I realized that every one of us is in assisted living," writes Sister Donna Butler
The bond of friendship leads to lives as sisters
"Before Anna and I were friends. Now we are family members of the Sisters of Providence, with a multi-year friendship base to help me live more freely in this family,” Teresa said.
All of life is one holy family (New Year’s, 2018)
In the Catholic Church world this New Year’s Eve we will celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family. This coincidence of the Feast of the Holy Family and New Year’s Eve got me thinking about my notions of family and…
Every day is a gift
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 may consider this just a cliché, I have kept it there…
2017 Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Feast Day reflection
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 come together to pray, to sing, to enjoy each other’s…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…