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Letter: Jan 18. 1856

By Jena Thralls | December 1, 2014 |

“When we are cold is not the time to keep away from the fire.” It’s a fitting statement for the weather here lately, but what does it really mean?

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Mike Eck, West Chester, OH: “This changed my life”

By Sisters of Providence | November 17, 2014 | Comments Off on Mike Eck, West Chester, OH: “This changed my life”

This Rooted for Tomorrow story was contributed by Mike Eck, West Chester, OH, for the 175th anniversary of the Sisters of Providence arriving in Indiana. While traveling from Cincinnati to…

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Nancy Vandenbergh-Kremer, Chicago, IL: “Friendship and love”

By Sisters of Providence | November 11, 2014 | Comments Off on Nancy Vandenbergh-Kremer, Chicago, IL: “Friendship and love”

This Rooted for Tomorrow story was contributed by Nancy Vandenbergh-Kremer, Chicago, IL, for the 175th anniversary of the Sisters of Providence arriving in Indiana. My story goes back to my…

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Historical museum exhibit features sisters, college

By Jason Moon | November 10, 2014 | Comments Off on Historical museum exhibit features sisters, college

In celebration of 175 years, the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC) have created an exhibit which is currently on display at the Vigo…

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Bob Farnsworth, Jacksonville, FL: “Patronesses of ordinary good people”

By Sisters of Providence | November 7, 2014 | Comments Off on Bob Farnsworth, Jacksonville, FL: “Patronesses of ordinary good people”

This Rooted for Tomorrow story was contributed by Bob Farnsworth, Jacksonville, FL, for the 175th anniversary of the Sisters of Providence arriving in Indiana. Thirteen of my twenty years of…

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Patricia Gray, Montrose, CO: “It has been a privilege”

By Sisters of Providence | November 7, 2014 | Comments Off on Patricia Gray, Montrose, CO: “It has been a privilege”

This Rooted for Tomorrow story was contributed by Patricia Gray, Montrose, CO, for the 175th anniversary of the Sisters of Providence arriving in Indiana. I think it exciting in this…

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Lois Garrett, Christiana, TN: “Thank you for the memories”

By Sisters of Providence | October 27, 2014 | Comments Off on Lois Garrett, Christiana, TN: “Thank you for the memories”

This Rooted for Tomorrow story was contributed by Lois Garrett, Christiana, TN, for the 175th anniversary of the Sisters of Providence arriving in Indiana. Oh my gosh! I got so…

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Sandra Scroggins: “Thank you Mother Theodore”

By Sisters of Providence | October 22, 2014 | Comments Off on Sandra Scroggins: “Thank you Mother Theodore”

This Rooted for Tomorrow story was contributed by Sandra Scroggins for the 175th anniversary of the Sisters of Providence arriving in Indiana. In November 2006 I was diagnosed with acute…

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Mary Ann Simpson: “Strong, loving, and well-educated women are hard to find”

By Sisters of Providence | October 22, 2014 | Comments Off on Mary Ann Simpson: “Strong, loving, and well-educated women are hard to find”

This Rooted for Tomorrow story was contributed by Mary Ann Simpson for the 175th anniversary of the Sisters of Providence arriving in Indiana. I remain so very grateful for the…

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Bernadette Scala: “Will always be in my heart”

By Sisters of Providence | October 22, 2014 | Comments Off on Bernadette Scala: “Will always be in my heart”

This Rooted for Tomorrow story was contributed by Bernadette Scala for the 175th anniversary of the Sisters of Providence arriving in Indiana. I was taught by the Providence Order for…

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Stephanie Salter: “When you’re drawn, you’re drawn”

By Sisters of Providence | October 15, 2014 | Comments Off on Stephanie Salter: “When you’re drawn, you’re drawn”

“I suppose I could survive without the Sisters of Providence, but I don’t see that happening. When you’re drawn, you’re drawn – and neither the Sisters nor I can move far enough away from each other to diminish the pull. Ever.”

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Rosaline Secrest: Prayer, support and social justice

By Sisters of Providence | October 14, 2014 | Comments Off on Rosaline Secrest: Prayer, support and social justice

This Rooted for Tomorrow story was contributed by Rosaline Secrest for the 175th anniversary of the Sisters of Providence arriving in Indiana. For more than 30 years, I have been…

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