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Finally: a signature I am most proud of

By Jane Fischer | March 18, 2020 |

Fast forward to today and a new signature style. I use it regularly now and love it when someone asks what it means. I use it when I sign in as a volunteer, when I complete a guest register, and when I share my name and contact information.

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Come, take my hand …

By Jean Brown | March 7, 2020 |

I found myself more vulnerable, which can be unsettling for sure. But, you see, I never felt alone, which makes all the difference! I felt upheld by all the Sisters of Providence, past and present, who have been down this path. I am still in wonder and filled with gratitude by the fact that they beckon us to follow.

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Providence Community Cemetery blessed

By Sister Ann Casper | January 13, 2020 |

In the summer issue of HOPE magazine, we Sisters of Providence laid out our plans for our newest outreach ministry: the creation of Providence Community Cemetery. Here we will receive…

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Newsnotes: the latest from the Sisters of Providence

By Sisters of Providence | January 13, 2020 |

100 years in Asia, Sister Mary Jo honored and more. Catch up on the latest news and updates from the Sisters of Providence.

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Providence Associates: addressing the needs in our backyards

By Amy Miranda | January 13, 2020 |

We asked Providence Associates from around the country to tell us about an issue in “their own backyard” that they are passionate about. Here several Providence Associates share about a need and how they are responding.

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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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Christmas Fun at the Woods 2019

By Casey Kellum | December 12, 2019 |

The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, and others ushered in the holiday season early on Saturday, Dec. 7, as the Congregation presented its annual Christmas Fun at the…

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Get to know Providence Associate Gerri Baum

By Amy Miranda | December 11, 2019 |

Mostly, being a Providence Associate keeps me connected to the past and the future. The Sisters of Providence were my teachers, academically and by example. Sisters are now employed in areas that focus on leadership in areas benefiting the common good and loving by example. Who wouldn’t want to be associated with the faith, courage and intelligence to go forward into the ever-changing world?

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Advent 2019: All are welcome or How do we make room in the inn?

By Sister Dawn Tomaszewski | December 6, 2019 |

In a season where we sometimes can get really focused on what we are going to give, let’s become gracious receivers of God’s hospitality, receptors of the sacred

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Blessing the new columbarium at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods

By Amy Miranda | November 19, 2019 |

On Nov. 9, 2019, the new columbarium was blessed and the first cremains interred at Providence Community Cemetery at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Providence Associate Heather Tetzlaff Smith was the first person interred in the new columbarium. Sisters of Providence, Providence Associates and members of Heather’s family gathered for the blessing and iterment.

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A community based on mutual, abiding love

By Sister Dawn Tomaszewski | November 11, 2019 |

Sister Dawn reflects on the Providence community as we welcome new Providence Associates. May this community be one that mirrors the community established more than 2,000 years ago by Jesus. A community based on mutual, abiding love and not, as with other human institutions, on power or fear.

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Providence Associate first commitment and renewal 2019

By Amy Miranda | November 11, 2019 |

17 new Providence Associates joined the Providence community Nov. 9, 2019. We welcome these women and men as together we live out a mission of love, mercy and justice.

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Get a feel for who the Providence Associate community is and find inspiration in these stories. Reflections, poetry, articles and more by and about Providence Associates. Are you being called to walk with the Sisters of Providence as a Providence Associate?

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