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Hospitality remains a strong charism of the SPs

By Sister Paula Damiano | August 12, 2015 |

Hospitality has always been an honored tradition and important part of the Sisters of Providence charism.

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From troubled teen to sister in medicine: Sister Barbara Battista

By Jena Thralls | July 16, 2015 |

Who would think that a wild teenager, kicked out of her Catholic school her sophomore year, would end up a Sister of Providence? But that is part of Sister Barbara Battista’s story. From wild child to pharmacist to Physician Assistant, Sister Barbara’s story has some unexpected turns.

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Care of Earth attracts new members

By Diane Weidenbenner | April 20, 2015 |

The Sisters of Providence ministry educating toward care for creation at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice is attracting young women to joining the Congregation.

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Sister Helen Vinton: environmental virtuoso in the bayous

By Sister Cathy Campbell | April 18, 2015 |

“Sister Helen is truly one of the most amazing community organizers with whom I have ever worked. The threads in her life and her Sister of Providence perspective on breaking boundaries and creating hope have made her a perfect fit for Southern Mutual Help Association.”

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The Easter season of our everyday lives

By Sister Diane Mason | April 3, 2015 |

This season is our everyday lives. It is our every breath. It is not just the letting go of someone we love, but the letting go of what we know.
We rise with the Christ who showed us the way. We are Easter people. We are hope. We are love.

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All things possible: Sister Marilú Covani

By Sisters of Providence | March 25, 2015 |

Sister Marilu Covani has been director of worship for 14 years and she still has a passion for ministry. She also stays in touch with other sisters and Providence Associates in the area.

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10 ways to celebrate the Year of Consecrated Life!

By Sister Editha Ben | March 2, 2015 |

The Sisters of Providence suggest 10 ways for you to participate in the Year of Consecrated Life, named by Pope Francis, beginning Nov. 30, 2014 to Feb. 2, 2016.

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Sisters of Providence invited to Vietnamese New Year Mass

By Sister Editha Ben | February 18, 2015 |

Sisters Editha Ben and Mary Beth Klingel are invited by Sister Anna Ho to a Vietnamese Lunar New Year Mass and celebration in Indianapolis on Feb. 15.

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Simbang Gabi novena full of music and hospitality

By Sister Editha Ben | December 24, 2014 |

Sister Editha Ben, vocation director for the Sisters of Providence, attends Simbang Gabi novena during Christmas holiday, and shares her experience.

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A visible transformation

By Amy Miranda | December 21, 2014 |

The video interview with Sister Regina Gallo left me excited about the future. Congregation numbers may be smaller, but that spiritual depth is still being passed on. It will still be here for generations to come.

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Sister Regina Gallo: on the vows, becoming a sister and journeying with the dying

By Amy Miranda | November 24, 2014 |

“Looking at the things I closed the door on entering religious life — that was very difficult.” Sister Regina Gallo talks about giving up her dreams of becoming a wife and mother in order to become a Sisters of Providence.

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Anna Fan enters Sisters of Providence as postulant

By Jason Moon | November 20, 2014 | Comments Off on Anna Fan enters Sisters of Providence as postulant

On Thursday, Nov. 13, Anna Fan, a native of Taiwan, was received into the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, as a postulant. According to Director of Postulants Sister…

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