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Rejoice with us: A Silver Jubilee Reflection

By Sister Dawn Tomaszewski | August 24, 2023 |

‘ … I ask you, Anji and Sue, to come forth to the sanctuary and lead us in our renewal of vows.’

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In the Footsteps of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin

By Sister Sue Paweski | August 23, 2023 |

Thus began our French pilgrimage of Sisters of Providence, Providence Assoicates and friends called “In the Footsteps of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin.” I’d like to share with you a snapshot of our destinations.

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Sisters of Providence celebrating Jubilees

By Jason Moon | August 22, 2023 |

Two Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, are celebrating their 25th Jubilee this year. Sister Anji Fan came to the United States to study at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and…

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Teen finds happiness in volunteering with the Sisters of Providence

By Madeleine Barroso-Gutierrez | July 11, 2023 |

“I know that volunteering at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods has made me and the Sisters I interact with very happy. ‘You will be happy yourself in making others happy.’ I realize how true this quote is. As I became more comfortable while volunteering, I realized how happy it made me. I felt true happiness while helping the sisters.” Madeleine Barroso-Gutierrez shares about her time volunteering Providence Teen Volunteer.

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The joy of community: Providence Community Annual Meeting 2023

By Amy Miranda | June 27, 2023 |

We are so thankful for the gift of community! Enjoy these photos from our 2023 Providence Community Annual Meeting.

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Merging parishes and creating community

By Sister Sue Paweski | June 8, 2023 |

‘The foundation for growth depends on our respect and appreciation of one another.’

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Oral history: Sister Cathy Campbell the storyteller

By Debbie Griffey | May 31, 2023 |

Even though Cathy loved the Teen Star job, she felt a restlessness gnawing at her. Should she be a professional journalist or did Providence have other plans for her? 

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Sister Anna (Tsai Ping) Fan professes final vows

By Sisters of Providence | May 24, 2023 |

Congratulations to Sister Anna (Tsai Ping) Fan, SP! She said forever yes to life as a Sister of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods by professing her final vows in a ceremony on May 1, 2023 at St. Joseph the Worker Church in Hsinchu County, Taiwan. We are so blessed to have Sister Anna as part of our community!

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Sister Anna Fan shares her story as a fully professed Sister of Providence

By Sister Anna Fan | May 24, 2023 |

I believe that God knows what is the best for me. I believe God wants me to take the journey that will enrich my life more and deeper. For almost nine years I have been a Sister of Providence. My vocation led me to leave my comfort zone and drew me closer to God.

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It all starts with falling in love with God

By Amy Miranda | May 20, 2023 |

When a person is called to be a Sister of Providence, and responds to that call, beautiful things happen. The sister has time to really focus on and grow in God. She is led to look deeply at herself and grow in ways she never thought possible.

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So many ways of honoring Mary at the Woods

By Sister Ann Casper | May 18, 2023 |

Mary’s own words in her Magnificat provide some answer: “from now on all generations will call me blessed.” We gather precisely because we are part of the present generation who wishes to call her blessed.

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Reflecting on the profession of vows of Sister Anna Fan

By Sister Dawn Tomaszewski | May 2, 2023 |

‘And we stand with you, Anna, as you continue to follow the path of Providence, as you continue to surrender and trust that God will make a miracle in your life.’

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