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Sisters of Providence profess perpetual vows

By Jason Moon | August 23, 2022 |

‘Providence chose me, and I simply followed that call.’

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Forever yes! Final vows ceremony for Sisters Arrianne Whittaker and Tracey Horan

By Amy Miranda | August 22, 2022 |

Saturday, Aug. 20, 2022, was a joyous day as Sisters Arrianne Whittaker and Tracey Horan professed perpetual vows as Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana! Our world is so blessed by the willingness of these wonderful women to give their lives to serving people in need through lives dedicated to love, mercy and justice.

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Reflections for Profession of Perpetual Vows

By Sister Dawn Tomaszewski | August 22, 2022 |

There is cause for rejoicing here!!

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Sister Leslie Dao enters the novitiate

By Casey Kellum | August 19, 2022 |

Sister Leslie Dao is officially a novice with the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods! Sister Leslie entered the novitiate on Aug. 14, 2022 in the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. During the next year, Sister Leslie will study Scripture, Congregation and Church history, and develop a deeper connection to God, her community and the world.

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Ten years of transformation

By Sister Arrianne Whittaker | August 19, 2022 |

So “how have I been transformed?” I believe my most important transformation is understanding that I am beloved of God. Through that Love I have the opportunity to be the change I wish to see in this world. By God’s transforming Love we can realize our own “transfiguration” to the people whom God calls us to be.

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A reflection for Reception into the Novitiate

By Sister Dawn Tomaszewski | August 16, 2022 |

Come, Leslie. Come follow this path marked out by Providence

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Can I Stay Here Forever? The Answer is YES.

By Sister Tracey Horan | August 14, 2022 |

A voice rises up from within the trees:
            Are you ready to give your whole life to me?
My eyes shine up at the trees
            From under my visor.
They know my answer is yes.

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Sister Jessica Vitente: Leading and being led to God

By Sister Denise Wilkinson | May 12, 2022 |

Sister Jessica hopes the Newman Center provides the college students served with companions on the journey in service with one another, to the campus community and the community at large. Most importantly, the Center must let students know they are loved, accepted and belong to the community.

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Music, nature, environmental justice all part of young Providence Associate’s call

By Holly Herber | May 12, 2022 |

I desired to be part of a community that serves in environmental and social justice. Inner stillness, creativity, combined with social action, is a walk I feel called to.

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Tapping into fresh energies: Sister Joni’s vocation and teen ministries

By Sister Cathy Campbell | May 12, 2022 |

“Women are searching, seeking, desiring to be in right relationship. They have a desire to be part of a puzzle bigger than themselves. They want to live the Gospel with other persons who are like-minded. They want to make a difference in the world.”

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What does it mean to love my neighbor as myself? A visit to the border

By Sister Joni Luna | April 7, 2022 |

May I too be a companion to all on the journey home to our Provident God who has blessed me with this gift of abundance. 

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Father Terry and the subject of being ‘Called’

By Jason Moon | March 4, 2022 |

‘That’s how I stay committed and faithful to my call to the priesthood.’

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