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My favorite part: visits to the Woods have an impact
“My favorite part was praying with Mother Theodore Guerin because I felt her with me.” Children share letters after visiting Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Continue reading
Sister Maureen Fallon: supported by the Ministry Fund
“I am very grateful to those who contribute to the Ministry Fund and make it possible for me to be in this place to minister,” Sister Maureen said. Continue reading
Providence Cristo Rey High School: 10 years of changing lives in Indianapolis
As the Providence Cristo Rey High School in Indianapolis marks the end of its 10th year of operation, it seemed only fitting that we share some of the many “success stories” of its graduates. Continue reading
A sister remembers working to racially integrate schools
“We were treated just like the black people were treated because we were recognized as ‘Oh, those are the sisters who teach the black kids.’ And so they treated us like black people, and it was a wonderful experience for me,” Sister Laurine Haley says of her time helping to integrate the Catholic schools in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Continue reading
Reflections for Back to School Mass
I offer you the companionship of the Sisters of Providence Continue reading
New White Violet Center internship program coordinator
The new internship program coordinator at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, a ministry of the Sisters of Providence, knows the ministry well. Continue reading
You asked and we’re answering!
‘Are you still a teaching order and where in the world do you go and what do you do there?’ Continue reading
Sisters to participate in panel discussion of documentary
Director of ‘Life After Life’ to present free screening of film on Sunday, April 9 Continue reading
Teaching, healing and loving as a Sister of Providence
My teaching experience took me to different schools in different cities and towns where I met and fell in love with more children. Teaching double grades and constantly working on meeting the individual needs continued to challenge me.
Then it came time for me to dust the chalk off my hands, put myself confidently in the hands of Providence and change the focus of my “mission.” I became a hospital chaplain. Like teaching, I loved this work
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A smile that led to a life of love
My religious vows have offered me the freedom I needed to give all my energies to love and serve many and in various ways. Together with my sisters, who have always inspired and supported me, we have reached out wherever there has been great need. A wonder that dawned early in my mission life was that I have always received so much more in this life than I ever could give. Continue reading
The art of hands-on learning
“I really enjoyed how educational the experience was … I’ve worked on farms before, but nothing has ever been quite this immersive. I feel like I’ve been surrounded by more knowledge and more dirt than I have in a long while,” Continue reading
New energy, focus for justice
Before discerning a focus, sisters and associates gave input on their priorities. Six key justice issues emerged: environment, human trafficking, immigration and refugees, anti-racism, women’s issues and nonviolence. Still … there was a clear desire for focus. Continue reading