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.
Celebrate the Season of Creation 2023
We ponder the questions raised by Pope Francis
Rejoice with us: A Silver Jubilee Reflection
' ... I ask you, Anji and Sue, to come forth to the sanctuary and lead us in our renewal of vows.'
Message of Pope Francis for Creation Day 2023
Note: Our Climate Change Task Force wanted to share with you the message of Pope Francis for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, which is scheduled for Sept. 1, 2023. The ecumenical Season of Creation will…
Merging parishes and creating community
'The foundation for growth depends on our respect and appreciation of one another.'
Gifts to Foley Legacy Fund support the underserved, SP mission
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.”
Giving new life to plastic shopping bags
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.
Sister Barbara Battista featured in Newsweek
“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.
Plan to join us for our Volunteer Open House!
The open house is a great opportunity for those who have not yet signed up to volunteer for the sisters
Earth Day 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 and offered many activities for both young and old. Here…
‘What will happen to us if that comet falls out of the sky?’
'Let the majestic power of Christ's resurrection beat out its rhythmic change in our own spirits.'
A celebration: The Resurrection of Jesus
How are we moving toward a holistic understanding of Love, Mercy and Justice?