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For Sister Lucy Lechner, it’s the little things

By Sister Corbin Hannah | September 22, 2023 |

Nature is Sister Lucy Lechner’s peaceful place where she communes with God. She marvels at the little things and enjoys the aliveness, music and dancing of life outdoors at the Woods.

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Sisters of Providence welcome new postulant

By Jason Moon | September 22, 2023 |

“… all of my experiences have led me to this point.”

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Welcome to our new postulant Stephanie Rivas

By Amy Miranda | September 15, 2023 |

The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods welcomed a new postulant, Stephanie Rivas of Chicago, to the Congregation on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023 at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. We are excited to welcome Stephanie into our community and our hearts.
Learn more about becoming a Sister of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods at Become.SistersofProvidence.org

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Sisters to celebrate Feast of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin

By Jason Moon | September 11, 2023 |

Mass will take place in the CHurch of the Immaculate Conception

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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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