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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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Sister Kathleen Bernadette Smith: love of God strengthens love of others

By Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp | January 12, 2022 |

Kate found the “fit” she was looking for with the Sisters of Providence. She found a group of religious women whose spirituality fit with hers and who shared her love of music. For Sister Kate, both of those characteristics define much of who she is.

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Oral history: Sister Joyce Brophy, inspiring confidence in others

By Debbie Griffey | December 28, 2021 |

“I think it is my Irish heritage. When I get worked up about something I go to Chapel. I say, ‘Okay, Lord. You got me into this. It’s your job to help me work it out, Providence of God.’” If something bad was there, something good would always come along. Being an administrator, a supervisor, a leader in any capacity brings the challenge with the reward.

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Discernment series virtual mini-retreats

By Amy Miranda | December 10, 2021 |

What is discernment, anyway? How can this method of prayerful reflective exploring and listening help you ascertain where God is leading you? Find out in this virtual mini-retreat series.

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Video: Sisters of Providence share values of religious life

By Sisters of Providence | November 14, 2021 |

We invite you to take a few minutes to listen to wisdom, advice and vocation stories from eight of our Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Enjoy!

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Sisters of Providence welcome new postulant

By Jason Moon | September 27, 2021 |

‘I now feel at peace. I’m happy because I’m in God’s home.’

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New postulant Leslie Dao enters the Sisters of Providence

By Amy Miranda | September 23, 2021 |

On Tuesday, Sept. 21, we welcomed our new postulant, Leslie Dao of Saint Louis, Missouri, to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods! We are greatly blessed.
The simple postulant entrance ceremony began with prayer with Leslie’s family (her oldest brother and his wife accompanied Leslie to the Woods). Then those in new membership who had been accompanying Leslie walked with her to the doors of Providence Hall where Leslie knocked and was welcomed by the General Superior. A small blessing and welcoming ceremony followed.
Please keep Leslie in your prayers as she enters her time of formation as a Sister of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.

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Sister Joni Luna makes perpetual profession of vows

By Jason Moon | August 27, 2021 |

‘I had to undergo a makeover, which included shedding old, unuseful ideas that did not serve me spiritually.’

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Called to transformation, called to transform

By Sister Dawn Tomaszewski | August 16, 2021 |

That is what we celebrate today, after all, the witness of two vibrant women willing to keep turning to the God who calls, willing to be transformed in order to transform, willing to sow seeds that others may come to reap.

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Sister Joni Luna professes final vows, Sister Jessica Vitente professes first vows

By Amy Miranda | August 16, 2021 |

Saturday, Aug. 14, was such a joyous day for the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods! Sister Joni Luna professed her perpetual vows as a Sister of Providence and Sister Jessica Vitente professed her first vows. We are so thankful to our Provident God that we have joyful, brave and loving women continuing to give their YES to our Congregation and to the world.

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Quest for God leads to fullness of life as a Sister of Providence

By Sister Jessica Vitente | August 13, 2021 |

I’ve found a treasure! I’ve found the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary of-the-Woods, Indiana, and they have found me. I pray to Provident God that we will never let go of each other.

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Why I say “Yes” to life as a Sister of Providence

By Sister Joni Luna | August 12, 2021 |

“I have a deep calling, a yearning, a longing if you will, to serve and turn my life over to a mission greater than myself.” Sister Joni Luna reflects on professing her perpetual vows.

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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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