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Exploring religious life today: one discerner’s story

By Sister Stephanie Rivas | July 1, 2020 |

God has nudged me in small ways and big ways.

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Let us be the people Jesus describes, as he sends his disciples out on Mission

By Sister Emily TeKolste | June 30, 2020 |

Sister Emily TeKolste renewed her vows as a Sister of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods on Sunday, June 28, 2020. This was her reflection on the readings: Romans 6:3-4, 8-11 and…

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Sister Emily TeKolste’s renewal of Vows

By Diane Weidenbenner | June 29, 2020 |

Sister Emily Tekolste renewed her vows of poverty, chastity and obedience with the Sisters of Providence Sunday, June 28, in the Good Shepherd Chapel at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. You can read…

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Sister Donna Marie Fu: Called by God to serve a global church

By Sister Maureen Abbott | June 15, 2020 |

Sister Donna Marie feels she experienced such a fulfilling life in answering her own call to offer her life to God. She continues to encourage that call in other young women. She regrets that political circumstances have prevented others from following a similar path.

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Visiting Los Angeles Religious Education Congress

By Sister Joni Luna | March 20, 2020 |

To our donors, we say ‘What a sweet Providence you are to our ministry!’

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A journey to wider acceptance and love: Sister Tracey Horan and immigration

By Sister Tracey Horan | January 13, 2020 |

Like most stereotypes, my beliefs about immigrants most likely came from a combination of sources: messages I heard from the news, friends, and media that convinced me that immigrants were an inherent threat to my well-being.

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Wisdom and the beauty of life as a Sister of Providence

By Sisters of Providence | January 9, 2020 |

“I have spent my life praising God … and as a Sister of Providence my ‘spirit rejoices in God my Savior!’”
Sisters of Providence celebrating 60, 70 and 75 years share their wisdom.

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Sending us out to encourage new sisters

By Diane Weidenbenner | December 12, 2019 |

Thank you for investing in the future of the Sisters of Providence

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HOPE fall 2019 — A matter of hope: the future of religious life

By Amy Miranda | September 20, 2019 |

In the fall 2019 issue of HOPE magazine we explore the future of religious life and our hopes for that future.

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Saint Mother Theodore Guerin moment: a mother’s letter to new postulants

By Saint Mother Theodore Guerin | September 20, 2019 |

“Long ago we offered prayers for you, for your generous mother. When you write to her tell her that I shall try to be a mother to you, that I love you already as my beloved child, and that all the Sisters are anxiously waiting to have you among them,” writes Saint Mother Theodore to soon-to-arrive postulants.

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Come and See life as a Sister of Providence

By Sisters of Providence | September 20, 2019 |

Our twice-a-year Come and See weekend retreats offer single, Catholic women between the ages of 18 and 42 the opportunity to come and experience life first hand with the Sisters of Providence.

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Sister Delan Ma at ease with God and others

By Amy Miranda | September 20, 2019 |

“Just trust God. God will provide. Even tomorrow what will happen we don’t know. Believe there is God. God doesn’t always give happy feelings. But in the end we are looking to eternal life. Cooperate and trust and believe,” advises Sister Delan Ma of Taiwan.

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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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