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Of motorcycles and trains and blessings at the Woods

By Sister Paula Damiano | April 21, 2023 |

“Hurry, get out and give the motorcycle guy a card for the upcoming motorcycle blessing!” So, I jumped out and handed the rider the announcement of the “Motorcycle Blessing and Barbecue.” I hurried back to the car, just as the arms of the crossing went up and the lights stopped flashing. 

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Finding joy alongside life’s difficulties: Tending to Life retreat

By Sister Corbin Hannah | April 14, 2023 |

Over the last few years, through Divine guidance, I have learned new approaches to life. I have picked up new practices that help me tend to my physical, emotional, mental and spiritual life. The Tending to Life retreat was born from this journey. I hope to offer what I have learned with others, so that they too may find Life even in the midst of suffering.

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Reaching out to others

By Sister Marilyn Kofler | March 12, 2023 |

‘I find affirmation and love and warmth as I listen to the people with whom I now interact.’

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Explore religious life with the Sisters of Providence

By Jason Moon | February 22, 2023 |

Learn more about the Sisters of Providence mission of love, mercy and justice first-hand

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Photos from our 2023 90’s Celebration!

By Jason Moon | February 16, 2023 |

We celebrated our Sisters of Providence age 90 and over with our annual 90’s celebration on Tuesday, February 14 at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods! Sisters of Providence leadership hosted the celebrants in…

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Sisters to host second virtual mini-retreat on religious life

By Jason Moon | January 17, 2023 |

I think that any chance to glimpse what our life in community is like is helpful for women who are discerning

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Newsnotes from winter 2023 HOPE magazine

By Sisters of Providence | January 12, 2023 |

Catch up on the latest news and happenings from the Sisters of Providence!

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Sisters of Providence presence expanding at the border

By Sister Denise Wilkinson | January 12, 2023 |

Although Tracey’s enthusiasm for her ministry never waned, “the distance and separation from community and family had been hard. I knew I would need support from my sisters … so I extended an invitation to join me here in Nogales.” Sisters Marilú Covani, SP, and Nancy Bartasavich, SP, accepted that invitation.

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Sisters of Providence provide leadership

By Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp | January 12, 2023 |

“We … know Sister Jenny as a faithful daughter of Providence, someone whose own life experiences, like your own, have called her to let go in order to let something new come. Thank you, Victory Noll Sisters, for inviting us into your lives.”

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Why the Providence Community?

By Amy Miranda | January 12, 2023 |

“I feel drawn to Mother Theodore’s zeal, courage, caring and loving, especially her complete trust in the Providence of God. I want to grow deeper in my love for God and in the zeal to serve others as a Sister of Providence following the legacy of Mother Theodore.”

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The surprising life of Sister Paula Damiano

By Sister Janet Gilligan | January 12, 2023 |

A favorite quote of Sister Paula’s is from the Persian poet Hafiz: “True art makes the divine silence in the soul break into applause.”

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Donors, you bless us beyond words!

By Diane Weidenbenner | January 12, 2023 |

Your generosity abounded! We raised a total of $30,772 from 110 gifts. We had first-time gifts from 13 people, including seven brand-new friends to the Congregation.

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