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Providence Associates

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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Saying yes to the vows

As I say “Yes!” to these great unknowns, I am excited to see the ways that Providence will draw these vows into my life. I’m excited to see the way they will shape me into my most authentic self. I’m excited to see what religious life will come to be as we navigate this time of transition.

Sister Emily TeKolste
June 27, 2019
Become a Sister, Community Living, Providence Associates
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Blog, Features

Grumbling with Saint Mother Theodore

Saint Mother Theodore, truly I have great need of your prayers. I am quite a grumbler.

Amy Miranda
June 11, 2019
Providence Associates, Providence Spirituality, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
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Resting on holy ground: new cremains burial options at the Woods

That seed has blossomed into a new outreach ministry for the Sisters of Providence. We will now receive for interment at the Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, the cremains of persons other than members of the Congregation.

Sister Ann Casper
May 24, 2019
Alumni, As seen in HOPE, Contribute, Providence Associates, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
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The ever-expanding community of Providence

This has had profound impact on our concept of community. We now embrace an understanding of Providence — of God’s design and desire for all of us — which helps us know that we are united with all that exists. That everything is connected.

Sister Dawn Tomaszewski
May 24, 2019
As seen in HOPE, Community Living, Providence Associates

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The living and growing Providence Associate relationship in California and beyond

My hands-on experience with Providence Associates came in California, during the time of our ministry at Providence in the Desert teaching English to migrant farm workers in Coachella. Our Providence Associates become a part of our community. They assist us as they are able: with their prayers, their contributions, their traveling the long distances to participate in our gatherings, and with their outreach, both in California and in Indiana.

Sister Carol Nolan
May 14, 2019
Providence Associates, Sisters in Ministry

Blog, Features, Reflections

The Easter Triduum: celebrating our salvation story

As we enter these last three days of Holy Week — called the Easter Three Days, the Triduum — I wish you every grace and blessing!
May we be transformed by the Paschal Triduum and may it strengthen our commitment to Jesus.

Gene Majewski
April 17, 2019
Providence Associates, Providence Spirituality
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Spirit in community: Providence Associate spring retreat 2019

It was a beautiful weekend despite the rain for the 80-plus Providence Associates, Sisters of Providence and guests who attended the Providence Associate spring retreat March 8-10, 2019, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Dianne Bergant, C.S.A, led us in a deep and living conversation around the topic of the Community of Earth and how we understand our common home.

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Sandwich and service are part of a larger mission

With that sandwich comes evidence that somebody cares. A smile. A question of how is your day. Health updates. Playful banter. For the past several years, Providence Associates Karen Goehl and Rosaline Secrest have headed up the volunteers who distribute nearly 80 sack lunches on Tuesdays and Thursdays to people in need.

Amy Miranda
January 10, 2019
Advocacy & Action, As seen in HOPE, Meet a Providence Associate, Providence Associates

Blog, Reflections

What is your word for 2019?

I want to pass on the gift of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods

Sister Dawn Tomaszewski
December 31, 2018
Advocacy & Action, Alumni, Eco-Spirituality, Education, Peace & Justice, Providence Associates, Providence Spirituality, Reflections from Sister Dawn, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice
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World AIDS Day: Sisters respond to AIDS epidemic, part 2

In 1993, Sister Carole Kimes was ministering as a hospice nurse in Indianapolis. “One of my patients who touched me most was Bill,” said Sister Carole. “He taught me how those living with AIDS were alienated from others due to fear. He taught me about loving the person and not fearing the person because of diagnosis."

Ezra (Kyle) Meadors
December 1, 2018
Advocacy & Action, Peace & Justice, Providence Associates, Sisters in Ministry
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Remembering sisters’ loving response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic

“It struck me as something I would be very interested in. I was attracted to the fact that it was a place for people who are alienated,” Sister Marilyn Therese Lipps remembered thinking after reading about a new center opening up in the 1980s in response to the local AIDS crisis.

Ezra (Kyle) Meadors
November 30, 2018
Advocacy & Action, Peace & Justice, Providence Associates, Sisters in Ministry, Stories from the Archives
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