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Here you will find stories about those together in mission with the Sisters of Providence who share the unique spirit and gift of Providence. These partners say “yes” to God’s action in their lives and sense that they are somehow co-creators with God in bringing about a loving, merciful and just world. They do this through prayer, education, service, advocacy and financial support in whatever circumstances of life they find themselves.

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Sister Ann Casper: holding nothing back in her service

But when people point out she is still doing too much, she often responds with the wise words of her friend, Sister Jeanne Knoerle, “What are we saving ourselves for?”

Mary Riley
June 15, 2020
As seen in HOPE, Community Living, Contribute

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Sister Kathleen Dede: Reaching out in love right where you are

Yes, our sisters minister wherever they are, long after they pass retirement age. Somehow, Providence leads them to critical unmet needs to which they can respond. For Sister Kathleen, it’s being a face of Providence in healthcare.

Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp
June 15, 2020
As seen in HOPE, Community Living, Contribute, Sisters in Ministry
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Saint Mother Theodore Guerin moment: Funding God’s mission

Catholic sisters are funded by the Catholic Church, right? Actually, no; although many Catholics and non-Catholics alike hold this misconception.

Amy Miranda
June 15, 2020
As seen in HOPE, Community Living, Contribute, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin

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Sister Eileen Rose Bonner: A spiritual and emotional support to neighbors

Now she spends her retirement years preparing food for shut-ins, working with the parish bereavement committee and tutoring students in English as a second language.

Sister Janet Gilligan
June 15, 2020
As seen in HOPE, Community Living, Contribute, Sisters in Ministry
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Sister Barbara Doherty: A Sister of Providence icon living with dementia

So many people hold so many great memories of Sister Barbara. Yet for Sister Barbara memory is the challenge. In 2010 Sister Barbara was diagnosed with dementia of the Alzheimer’s and vascular types.