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Stories from the Archives
Often, some of the most interesting pieces of history are lost in time. These inviting stories are drawn from the Sisters of Providence Archives and the memories of sisters and friends. They feature the many people and places instrumental in the Sisters of Providence history.
An unforgettable moment
‘The grandeur of her humility and hard work is breathtaking and hard to process.’ Continue reading
Throwback Thursday: Remembering Sister Mary Henry Brames
‘She was a very gentle woman. She was never rushed, she just seemed to go. She loved jigsaw puzzles and was so faithful every day.’ Continue reading
Sisters invite all to take part in St. Anne Procession
‘Mother Theodore had a great devotion to Saint Anne’ Continue reading
Throwback Thursday: Sister Loretta Clare Gehring
‘Though Aunt Clara was small in stature, she was strong willed and had a big heart’ Continue reading
Reflections on 50 years
‘Journey in love, mercy and d justice is the theme for our Golden Jubilee Year.’ Continue reading
What does Mother Theodore have to say about …
Wouldn’t it be great if there was a searchable database with all of our favorite quotations from Saint Mother Theodore Guerin? Well now there is!
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Sisters serving their country
On Monday, May 29, during Mass, the Sisters of Providence will honor the Sisters who have served their country during times of war Continue reading
Throwback Thursday: A look at the life and ministry of Sister St. Veronica Doherty
‘She had a great zeal for the souls of her pupils, their parents, and of those with whom she came in contact.’ Continue reading
Sister Catherine Celine Brocksmith: ‘Innate wisdom and good-natured prudence’
‘Hundreds of sisters experienced her compassion and down to earth common sense.’ Continue reading
Saint Mother Theodore statue dedicated in Ruillé, France
Sunday was a joyous occasion for French and U.S. Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College staff and alums, and many others, when a bronze statue of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin was dedicated at the motherhouse of the Sisters of Providence Continue Reading »
Throwback Thursday: The life of Sister Marie Stanislaus Curran
She entered the Congregation on Oct. 22, 1907 Continue reading
Flashback Friday: Remembering Sister Mary Patricia Carroll
‘It’s quite possible that those hundreds of children she taught probably remember her as the kindest teacher they ever had.’ Continue reading