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Here you will find stories about some of our newest Sisters of Providence. You’ll read about some of our seasoned Sisters of Providence living out their ministries. And you’ll find stories and opportunities for discerning whether life as a Sister of Providence might be for you.

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Photo Albums

Mission novice blessing 2016

A blessing ceremony July 30, 2016, marked the transition for Sisters Tracey Horan and Anna Fan from their canonical novice year to their mission novice year, their third year with the Congregation. Local sisters gathered to bless them going forward…

Amy Miranda
August 22, 2016
Become a Sister, Community Living, Stories from the Archives

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‘The Brides of Christ’

A look back at the Feast of the Assumption

Jason Moon
August 11, 2016
Become a Sister, Providence Spirituality, Sisters in Ministry, Stories from the Archives
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Vatican visitation finds love

They saw that we genuinely love one another.
After a years’ long and sometimes painful investigation, that is what stands out for me from the results of the apostolic visitation on our community of women religious by the Vatican.

Sister Denise Wilkinson
July 27, 2016
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Features

A sister and doctor: Meet Sister Arrianne Whittaker

'It was an amazing experience, and indeed, quite a providential one, too.'

Jason Moon
July 15, 2016
Become a Sister, Peace & Justice, Sisters in Ministry
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What brings you joy?

Pay attention to those things that excite you, bring you joy, and that you never want to stop doing. Frederick Buechner said, "The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet." Some people call this your "vocation." It is the person God is calling you to be in the world.

Sister Corbin Hannah
July 15, 2016
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Throwback Thursday: Do you know who we are?

Can you name these sisters?

Jason Moon
July 14, 2016
Become a Sister, Sisters in Ministry, Stories from the Archives

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Sister Joni Luna professes first vows

'I have spent much time in deep prayer, conversation and contemplation in pursuit of this truth'

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Sister Joni Luna’s first vows as a Sister of Providence

Sister Joni Luna professed her first vows as a Sister of Providence of Saint Mary-0f-the-Woods on June 26, 2016. Enjoy this photo album of the special day here. You can read Sister Joni’s reflection on her vows here.

Features, Reflections

Celebrating Sister Joni as she professes first vows on June 26

Sister Joni Luna professes her first vows as a Sister of Providence on June 26, 2016, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana.

Sister Denise Wilkinson
June 28, 2016
Become a Sister, Providence Spirituality, Reflections from Sister Denise

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Sister My Huong Pham celebrating Jubilee

Sister My Huong has been a woman religious for 25 years

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Sister Joni Luna: first vows and the grace of an undivided heart

Sister Joni Luna reflects as she makes her first vows as a Sister of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods today. "Pray that in all I represent from this day forward, in all my thoughts, words and actions, especially in my doubts, frustrations, and failings, that I may place my whole self in God’s Providential care."

Sister Joni Luna
June 26, 2016
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A “letter” to you from Saint Mother Theodore

Whether you are discerning where God is calling you now, or grappling with where God might be calling you next, perhaps this “letter” from Saint Mother Theodore will speak to you.

Amy Miranda
June 13, 2016
Alumni, Become a Sister, Providence Associates, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, Stories from the Archives
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