Become a Sister
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.
God’s call is finding a place where we can thrive and be our fullest selves
"When we talk about vocation, when we talk about a call, it's not that God is asking us to fit into some box that doesn't fit us. It's about finding a place where we can really thrive and be our fullest selves."
Meet Emily: Sister of Providence postulant introduces herself
To foster the types of relationships I grew to value in college, I moved into the Catholic Worker community. It accepted people at various stages of their faith journeys and from all backgrounds to work together to provide hospitality and seek justice. When I met Tracey, I wasn’t excited about a future sister joining the community. I didn’t understand what that meant. Then Tracey and I started running together. During one morning run she shared her vocation story. When I continued asking questions in the days that followed, she began to sense something was up and invited me to a discernment retreat.
Photos: Welcome Emily! A new Sister of Providence postulant
The Sisters of Providence welcomed a new young woman to the Congregation on Wednesday. Emily TeKolste of Carmel, Indiana, officially entered the Congregation with a knocking prayer ritual. Enjoy the photos!
New Postulant enters Sisters of Providence
As I got to know the Sisters of Providence, I felt comfortable with almost everyone I met. I felt that there were kindred spirits, and I enjoyed spending time with them.
Meet Emily TeKolste, new Sisters of Providence postulant
The Sisters of Providence are excited to welcome Emily TeKolste of Carmel, Indiana, as the newest postulant to join the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. On Wednesday, September 7, 2016, she officially entered the Congregation during a meaningful tradition…
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…
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.
A sister and doctor: Meet Sister Arrianne Whittaker
'It was an amazing experience, and indeed, quite a providential one, too.'
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 Joni Luna professes first vows
'I have spent much time in deep prayer, conversation and contemplation in pursuit of this truth'