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In-person, virtual Taizé Prayer Service scheduled for June 13

By Jason Moon | May 11, 2023 |

The hour-long service includes prayer, readings, beautiful music and time for silence and reflection.

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Gifts to Foley Legacy Fund support the underserved, SP mission

By Sister Ann Casper | May 2, 2023 |

Funding for a second social worker was described as “a game changer for our community,” at Providence Cristo Rey High School (PCR) in Indianapolis, a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Providence. “The money enables PCR to have social worker personnel available to provide staff, parents and students a better understanding of factors (cultural, societal, economic, familial, health) affecting a student’s performance and behavior, crucial understandings for the low-income students and families that we serve.”

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Giving new life to plastic shopping bags

By Sister Cathy Campbell | May 2, 2023 |

Retired Sisters of Providence in the Lourdes Hall Assisted Living Residence of Providence Health Care are transforming plastic grocery and shopping bags into warm sleeping mats. Homeless residents of the Terre Haute area can use these to stretch out and sleep on at night.

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Sister Barbara Battista featured in Newsweek

By Jason Moon | May 1, 2023 |

“I’m a Catholic Nun. I’m standing up for trans people.” — Sister Barbara Battista Click here to read this column written by Sister Barbara which is featured in Newsweek.

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Plan to join us for our Volunteer Open House!

By Sarah Knoblock | April 28, 2023 |

The open house is a great opportunity for those who have not yet signed up to volunteer for the sisters

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Earth Day 2023

By Casey Kellum | April 26, 2023 |

More than 700 people visited Saint Mary-of-the-Woods on April 22 to take part in the Sisters of Providence Earth Day festivities! The event returned this year after a three-year hiatus…

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In-person, virtual Taizé Prayer Service set for May 9

By Jason Moon | April 17, 2023 |

The service includes prayer, readings, beautiful music and time for silence and reflection

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Sisters to host ‘Tending to Life’ retreat

By Jason Moon | April 12, 2023 |

Practices to be used include breathwork, embodiment, gratitude, forest bathing and more

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Earth Day Festival returns April 22

By Sisters of Providence | April 11, 2023 |

Admission to the event is free, but donations are appreciated

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‘What will happen to us if that comet falls out of the sky?’

By Sister Dawn Tomaszewski | April 9, 2023 |

‘Let the majestic power of Christ’s resurrection beat out its rhythmic change in our own spirits.’

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A celebration: The Resurrection of Jesus

By Sister Sue Paweski | April 8, 2023 |

How are we moving toward a holistic understanding of Love, Mercy and Justice?

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Sisters to co-sponsor Holocaust event

By Jason Moon | April 3, 2023 |

The event is free and open to the public

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As a community dedicated to advocating for the marginalized, we Sisters of Providence join our voices with others in speaking out about many peace and justice issues of great importance in our world. Learn more about justice concerns dear to our hearts here.

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