Peace & Justice
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.
Sister Emily TeKolste: Continuing to grow spiritually
'I have grown to see all of who I am as a gift, even the harder parts.'
Adoption of Sustainable Lifestyles
'While we must reawaken the health of our planet, Earth has much beauty to share with us.'
A Reflection for the 2024 Foundation Day Mass
The readings that were just proclaimed are beautiful reminders of what is foundational to our lives and the life of this Providence Community as we celebrate this 184th Foundation Day. But none of these words captured my imagination or my…
‘Othering’
Are you as amazed as I am by how much you learn as part of this Providence Community?
A note from Sister Barbara from her experience in the death chamber
'I watched a man die.'
Death Penalty Education
The philosophy behind 'an eye for an eye' was never expected to become a justice weapon for literal use.
Honoring the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi
Francis of Assisi adopted such a life for himself and lived joyfully a radical form of Christianity and called his followers to do likewise.
We the people want to heal, and to do that we need rest
“My healing work has enabled me to show up in new, messy and more authentic ways in relationships.” Read Sister Emily TeKolste’s recent column, “We the people want to heal, and to do that we need to rest,” from Global…
HOPE Fall 2024
In this issue, we explore various forms of support and connection. You'll discover how to find unity through listening and engaging in trusting dialogue and how to uncover common ground even amid conflict. We invite you to experience the peace offered by the sacred spaces at the Woods — spaces nurtured by our sisters, both present and past. As always, we provide practical guidance on deepening your spiritual life through prayer and spiritual direction.
