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Arrianne enters the novitiate

By Sister Arrianne Whittaker | August 21, 2012 |

Arrianne Whittaker entered the novitiate of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods on Saturday. Read Sister Denise Wilkinson’s reflection from Saturday. My time in the postulancy certainly stretched and…

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Recognizing Jesus

By Sister Denise Wilkinson | August 19, 2012 |

Reflection on the event of Arrianne Whittaker entering the Novitiate. “This is the good news of Jesus Christ!” Arianne, I don’t know about you, but the good news proclaimed for…

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Happy Friendship Day – Aug. 5!

By Sister Jenny Howard | August 5, 2012 |

Friendship Day is celebrated on the first Sunday of August every year. The tradition of dedicating a day in honor of friends began in the U.S. in 1935. Over time…

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Sister Hannah experiences “the grace of the vows”

By Sister Corbin Hannah | July 19, 2012 |

“The grace of the vows” is a saying I have heard, and is what one sister reminded me of the day I professed the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience.…

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All things possible with Sister Terri Boland

By Cheryl Casselman | July 12, 2012 |

Sister Terri Boland is a teacher in the Aquin Catholic School Corporation in Freeport, Illinois who recently celebrated her 25th anniversary as a Sister of Proivdence. When asked why she…

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Inviting the Holy Spirit into your life

By Sister Editha Ben | May 24, 2012 |

As we celebrate Pentecost, the “process of discernment” comes to mind. I reflect on/imagine Jesus’ followers in a locked room, fearful, agitated and probably confused, uncertain as to what they…

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A Lenten message

By Sister Editha Ben | March 1, 2012 |

Traditionally, Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and has been thought of as a time to give up something. This action creates a reminder of repentance and renewal in one’s relationship…

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Sending you many blessings on this Valentine Day!

A Valentine message from Sister Editha

By Sister Editha Ben | February 13, 2012 |

We pray that God will bless you with an abundance of love and that you will share your love with all those who are special in your life. We pray…

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The future of religious life

By Rosie Blankenship | January 26, 2012 |

This article is reprinted from the winter 2012 issue of HOPE. Editor’s note: Every five years, the Sisters of Providence meet at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods for the General Chapter. This 10-day…

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Our new postulant arrives!

By Sister Jenny Howard | January 11, 2012 |

On Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2012, Arrianne Whittaker, a young woman from Waukesha, Wis., entered the postulancy of the Sisters of Providence. Arrianne had thought about becoming a sister since her…

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You can be someone’s present!

By Sister Editha Ben | December 7, 2011 |

Share the true expression of the Christmas spirit! Invite an elderly neighbor to dinner, visit a person who is homebound, clean the house of a single parent, comfort someone who…

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Sister Anna Ho transfers vows to Sisters of Providence

By Sisters of Providence | February 4, 2011 | Comments Off on Sister Anna Ho transfers vows to Sisters of Providence

Sister Anna Ho, a native of Vietnam, has transferred her vows as a woman religious to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Anna was born in Ban Me…

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