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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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Becoming a Providence Associate: the journey begins

By Amy Miranda | October 24, 2019 |

Providence Associate candidates share a bit about what brought them to seek a deeper relationship with the Sisters of Providence.

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Spiritual companions in the Woods: Providence Associate candidate orientation 2019

By Amy Miranda | October 24, 2019 |

On Saturday, 24 new Providence Associate candidates gathered at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. Here they met the Sisters of Providence and Providence Associate companions who will walk with them in the coming year. The Oct. 19 orientation day began a year for them to spend time reflecting on their lives and their faith and getting to better know the spirituality and mission of the Sisters of Providence. Enjoy these photos from the day.

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A Reflection for the Feast of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin

By Sister Dawn Tomaszewski | October 3, 2019 |

‘Give me, give us, this heart of Mother Theodore with which to treasure the power and promise of the cross.’

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Day by day with Saint Mother Theodore Guerin

By Sister Denise Wilkinson | October 3, 2019 |

I feel inclined to talk with Saint Mother Theodore about what’s worrying me, or making me happy or driving me crazy. “Another means for preserving the peace is to let little things pass without noticing them,” she said.

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Get to know Providence Associate Diane Estringel

By Amy Miranda | August 31, 2019 |

I find being a Providence Associate the best decision I have made.

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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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