Stories about

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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Reflecting on our Annual Meeting

The Annual Meeting is an excellent time and space to touch into those Chapter commitments

Sister Dawn Tomaszewski
July 21, 2018
Advocacy & Action, Providence Associates, Providence Spirituality, Reflections from Sister Dawn

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Providence Associate annual meeting 2018

The Providence Associate annual meeting brought associates and sisters together from near and far to pray, laugh, learn and form community. The time started Friday, June 28 with an optional workshop on nonviolence. On Saturday associates learned about SP ministries…

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Bonded with the Sisters of Providence as a Providence Associate

The sisters hold a legacy of wisdom that today’s culture desperately needs, and I am grateful for the privilege of being bonded to the community of sisters and associates.

William Hughes
May 25, 2018
As seen in HOPE, Community Living, Providence Associates, Providence Spirituality

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A poem inspired by spring at the Woods

Reserves
Did Trees stand tall at your arrival?
Did Wind whisper a welcome in your ear?

Sheila Galvin
April 27, 2018
Eco-Spirituality, Providence Associates, Providence Spirituality, Visiting Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
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Providence Associate spring retreat 2018

The weekend of March 16-18, 2018 more than 70 Providence Associates and Sisters of Providence gathered for prayer, reflection and community time at the Providence Associate spring retreat. Enjoy photos from the retreat! Want to become a part of this…

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Life changing bonds that unite us

Bonds change us, love transforms us. When I arrived back at the Woods I could only thank God for our Saint Mother Theodore. She unites us – sister to sister, sister to associate, associate to associate.

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Virtual spiritual pilgrimage of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods

Take a spiritual and historic walk around some of the sacred spaces at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods from the comfort of your armchair. We hope you enjoy reflecting on these sacred Woods.

Amy Miranda
February 4, 2018
Providence Associates, Providence Spirituality, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, Stories from the Archives, Visiting Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
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Saint Mary-of-the-Woods spiritual pilgrimage video

Take a virtual, prayerful historical pilgrimage around beautiful Saint Mary-of-the-Woods with this video reflection.

Sisters of Providence
February 2, 2018
Providence Associates, Providence Spirituality, Stories from the Archives

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Providence Associates, Sisters of Providence: 10 years in relationship

“The common vision that we share is love for Providence, for each other, and for life — all life.”

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All of life is one holy family (New Year’s, 2018)

In the Catholic Church world this New Year’s Eve we will celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family. This coincidence of the Feast of the Holy Family and New Year’s Eve got me thinking about my notions of family and…

Sister Dawn Tomaszewski
December 31, 2017
Community Living, Providence Associates, Providence Spirituality, Reflections from Sister Dawn
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Providence Associate commitment ceremony 2017

Twenty-two Providence Associates made their first commitments to a deeper relationship with the Sisters of Providence in 2017. Enjoy these photos from the Nov. 17 commitment ceremony.

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Celebrating the Providence Associates: 10 years in relationship

Sisters of Providence share how they feel about Providence Associates: They give us hope for fresh energy and prophetic wisdom. They give hope for all of us now and into the future united for mission. Providence Associates give us all a greater appreciation of what Providence means. They give us a spiritual and inspirational uplift. They broaden our spirituality.

Love, mercy, justice

Break boundaries, create hope

What inspires you?

Experience the Woods

Where do you fit in?

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