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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.

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Journals and Letters week 46: God’s flowers

Mother Theodore followed the death announcement with a telling of this young (aged 21) sister’s story. We learn that she lived her faith and her vocation in a most holy and virtuous way, and she approached her death with serenity.

Linda McMahon
August 21, 2021
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Did you know? An award named after the late Sister Dorothy Drobis

“Teaching was so dear to Sister Dorothy’s heart."

Jason Moon
July 29, 2021
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An unbreakable promise

True to her word, after her safe arrival at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Mother Theodore had a small log chapel built on a little hill in the forest east of the convent

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Celebrating the Feast of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

As a student in Sisters of Providence schools, I remember seeing the image in our classrooms.

Sister Cathy Campbell
June 11, 2021
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The loving care of a Sister of Providence lay sister

Lay sisters were those assigned to ministries other than education. In a series of blog posts, we will acquaint you with other lay sisters in our community, their gifts and eventually some of the hardships imposed by Rome. But first let us begin by celebrating the gifts of one such sister who served in the Academy at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.

Sister Donna Butler
June 7, 2021
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Journals and Letters week 34: Loving the ‘Right Way’

Here “loving the right way” offers sympathy, speaks of affection and admiration for Mme’s daughter, and ends by offering both a smile (even a laugh) and assurance of prayers.

Jeannie Smith
May 29, 2021
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Oral History: Sister Gloria Memering looks back on more than 60 years as a Sister of Providence

Sister Gloria has found music to be a tremendous way to relate to people, from kindergartners through all ages of people in a parish. It has afforded her the experience of ministering to wonderful parishes and communities.

Debbie Griffey
May 26, 2021
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Sister Lawrence: a courageous caregiver in an epidemic past

At 5 o’clock that same day, Sister Lawrence died. “I regret nothing,” she said, “in leaving the world. I have worked hard, very hard, with my body, perhaps my mind has not worked hard enough; our sisters will pray for me.”

Sister Janet Gilligan
May 5, 2021
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Honoring all teachers during National Teacher Appreciation Week

A special 'Thank You' to all teachers on National Teacher Appreciation Day!

Jason Moon
May 4, 2021
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“Be cheerful, kind to one another” Mother Theodore’s response to epidemic

“Keep your house, the yard, and also your persons clean. Change your linen often and have your children clean also, if they are still with you. Finally, my dear daughters, pray.”

Sister Janet Gilligan
May 3, 2021
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Journals and Letters week 29: Letters to a beloved companion

Judging from her letters to Sister Basilide, Mother Theodore had a special love for “this good and dear” sister. That love demonstrated itself in Mother Theodore’s words of caution, gentle criticism and frank admonishments — always accompanied by words of affection and encouragement.

Sister Denise Wilkinson
April 24, 2021
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Poems from Sister Mary Theodosia Mug

We wanted to share some of Sister Mary Theodosia’s poems with you.

Jason Moon
March 23, 2021
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Love, mercy, justice

Break boundaries, create hope

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