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A Providence Associate’s look at Chapter

By Aurelia VonTress | October 3, 2016 |

“Something I often say about my relationship with the Sisters of Providence is that I cannot stray too far from who I am when I am with them. They keep me grounded, keep me real. The conversations at Chapter, both about the future and the past, were not only relevant to the identity of the Congregation. They spoke to who each of the attendees were as individuals as well as to who we are all together as community,” writes Providence Associate Kaitlyn Willy.

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Photos: Welcome Emily! A new Sister of Providence postulant

By Amy Miranda | September 8, 2016 |

The Sisters of Providence welcomed a new young woman to the Congregation on Wednesday. Emily TeKolste of Carmel, Indiana, officially entered the Congregation with a knocking prayer ritual. Enjoy the photos!

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Vatican visitation finds love

By Sister Denise Wilkinson | July 27, 2016 |

They saw that we genuinely love one another.
After a years’ long and sometimes painful investigation, that is what stands out for me from the results of the apostolic visitation on our community of women religious by the Vatican.

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Providence Associates annual meeting festivities

By Amy Miranda | July 20, 2016 |

Providence Associates from near and far gathered at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods the last weekend in June for their 2016 annual meeting. There were celebrations, business meetings, community building, visits with the…

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Benny volunteers to bring smiles to PHC residents

By Mary Riley | July 20, 2016 |

Residents at Providence Health Care at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods are always glad when Benny volunteers. With the help of his human companion, Providence Associate Judy Collins, Benny takes time to visit…

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Life lessons from the Sisters of Providence

By Suzie Ray | July 12, 2016 |

There was one constant during all those years — Sister Rita. I never lost touch with her and even managed to see her throughout the years. At a minimum, we would talk on the phone and catch up on each other’s lives. Every time I got off the phone with Sister Rita or visited with her, it would bring me back to Providence and those lessons learned at the Woods.

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Sister Joni Luna: first vows and the grace of an undivided heart

By Sister Joni Luna | June 26, 2016 |

Sister Joni Luna reflects as she makes her first vows as a Sister of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods today. “Pray that in all I represent from this day forward, in all my thoughts, words and actions, especially in my doubts, frustrations, and failings, that I may place my whole self in God’s Providential care.”

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Providence Associate connects to the Woods

By Donna Snelling | June 18, 2016 |

I intend to stay a Providence Associate for as long as I can, in the hopes that someone somewhere will think of the Sisters of Providence when they think of me. And also, in the hopes that maybe I can influence one person to love and listen unconditionally. Because we are indeed only human and all with a story to tell.

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A “letter” to you from Saint Mother Theodore

By Amy Miranda | June 13, 2016 |

Whether you are discerning where God is calling you now, or grappling with where God might be calling you next, perhaps this “letter” from Saint Mother Theodore will speak to you.

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Sculptures, picnics, Sisters of Providence and Providence Associates

By Sheila Donis | June 11, 2016 |

A group of 12 Sisters of Providence and Associates made an enjoyable trip to Chicago for the dedication of Providence Associate Teresa Clark’s newest sculpture. Enjoy the photos of the fun day!

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Providence Associate and Sisters of Providence picnic and statue dedication

By Amy Miranda | June 8, 2016 |
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“May we all be saints!” An unpublished letter from Mother Theodore

By Amy Miranda | June 7, 2016 |

“May we all be Saints! We shall be if we make good use of the time that remains for us to gain Heaven. …” A previously unpublished letter from Saint Mother Theodore Guerin

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