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A reflection on the first profession of vows by Sister Leslie Dao

By Sister Dawn Tomaszewski | June 30, 2024 |

‘It is my privilege now, on behalf of this Providence Community, to call Sister Leslie to her first profession of vows.’

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Sister Leslie Dao professes first vows

By Jason Moon | June 30, 2024 |

‘I feel drawn to Mother Theodore’s zeal, courage, caring and loving …’

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Oral history: Sister Barbara Ann Bluntzer

By Debbie Griffey | June 7, 2024 |

‘It is the rich life I have had in so many ways here and branching out and able to see and enjoy and believe, and hopefully bring people to a new place in their own lives.”

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Monthly prayer with the Sisters of Providence on April 7

By Jason Moon | March 1, 2024 |

Join Sister Patty Wallace, who will lead prayer on the topic of spring

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‘Todos, Todos, Todos’: It will take all of us

By Jason Moon | February 6, 2024 |

Sister Emily TeKolste featured in Global Sisters Report

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Monthly prayer with the Sisters of Providence on March 7

By Jason Moon | February 6, 2024 |

Join Sister Barbara Sheehan and others who will lead a prayer on the topic of Women’s History Month

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Explore life as a Catholic Sister

By Jason Moon | February 1, 2024 |

The retreat will offer you time for prayer and listening to what God might be asking you

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Crossing the bridge into community: Postulant Stephanie Rivas

By Sister Janet Gilligan | January 12, 2024 |

In September, Stephanie Rivas became the newest woman to join Sisters of Providence. Being a risk taker and breaking boundaries is not new to Stephanie.

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Sister Marilyn Kofler: Breaking boundaries through education and gentle influence

By Amy Miranda | January 12, 2024 |

“I wanted to be a priest, but I knew I would be a sister,” she said. Priesthood for women was not an option. “You didn’t even talk about it,” she said.

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Kindness matters

By Sophia Miranda | December 19, 2023 |

Sister Jane reminded me that being kind in the present matters deeply. Whatever our thoughts, whatever our memories, whatever our plans, it is only in the now that we can demonstrate our love for each other.

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Oral history: Sister Joann Quinkert the justice advocate

By Debbie Griffey | December 16, 2023 |

Sister Joann entered the community at the age of 17. Her parents planted the seed that grew. A justice warrior. Fearless. Called by God. Her lifetime accomplishments bless and enrich us every day.

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Sisters of Providence invite women to virtual mini-retreat

By Jason Moon | December 12, 2023 |

There is no cost to attend the mini-retreat

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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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