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A look back on 50 years as a Sister of Providence

By Sister Marianne Ridgell | November 5, 2018 |

My years in the Sisters of Providence community have been and continue to be such a gift. Each day is another opportunity to serve others and bring hope.

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The joy of living out my vocation to religious life

By Sister Danielle Sullivan | November 4, 2018 |

There are no words to express how grateful I am to be a Sister of Providence! I have been enriched not only by the gift of an education and professional opportunities, but especially by the giftedness of each member of this Congregation.

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Get to know Sister Tracey Horan, SP

By Amy Miranda | October 16, 2018 |

Get to know Sister Tracey Horan, SP, in these video and audio interviews as she shares what it is like as a young adult today to explore and become a Sister of Providence.

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Sister Tracey Horan and Faith in Indiana: working for justice

By Jason Moon | September 12, 2018 |

“I believe people of faith are being called to take the lead and imagine how we can be together — how we can offer alternatives to hate and division.” Sister of Providence Tracey Horan and her justice ministry at Faith in Indiana.

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Welcome Jessica! Our new Sister of Providence

By Amy Miranda | September 11, 2018 |

The Sisters of Providence officially welcomed Jessica Vitente on Monday, Sept. 10, 2018 during a special entrance ceremony. Many years of prayer, discerning, seeking and listening to where God might be calling led Jessica to this joyous moment. The Sisters of Providence gathered excitedly to welcome the newest member of the Congregation!

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Sister Arrianne Whittaker: ‘Providence led me here’

By Jason Moon | September 6, 2018 |

‘I guess that is why I am called to be a Sister of Providence … the journey has certainly called me to place my faith in Providence.’

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Women share why they are exploring life as a Sister of Providence

By Sister Editha Ben | August 24, 2018 |

“I like their deep and beautiful understanding of God — how it connects them to others, the Earth and art. There is so much life and creativity flooding from the SPs and it resonates with my soul. I also love their social justice.”

We are so blessed to be able to share with others the joy we find in our lives as Sisters of Providence. Please keep in your prayers these women and all others who are exploring where God is leading them.

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Saint Mother Theodore Guérin: A Woman for All Time

By Sisters of Providence | August 20, 2018 |

Who was this woman we call Saint Mother Theodore? In 1840, leaving her home in France, she came to Indiana determined to be the face of God’s Providence to everyone…

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Reflections for Reception into the Novitiate

By Sister Dawn Tomaszewski | August 7, 2018 |

As a community, we pray that you will continue to be open to the designs of Providence for your life

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Sister Teresa Kang enters the Novitiate

By Diane Weidenbenner | August 5, 2018 |

Sister Teresa (Hwei-Ru) Kang enters the Novitiate at a special ceremony held in the Church of the Immaculate Conception on Aug. 4, 2018. Enjoy these photos of this event and share them with family, friends and even a woman or two who may be considering religious life.

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SP Annual Meeting 2018

By Casey Kellum | July 23, 2018 |

Since the time of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, Sisters of Providence have returned home to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods every summer to pray, connect, learn and make decisions. Here are some photos…

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Celebrate! Sister My Huong Pham transfers vows

By Amy Miranda | February 28, 2018 |

Meet our newest official Sister of Providence! Sister My Huong Pham transferred her perpetual vows as a woman religious to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods on Sunday, Feb.…

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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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