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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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There are just so many things to love about this relationship! Providence Associates

By Amy Miranda | June 6, 2016 |

“It’s a deep, deep going inside yourself to see who you are called to be.” Providence Associate Debbie Dillow tells what she loves about being a Providence Associate of the…

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An unpublished note from Saint Mother Theodore Guerin

By Amy Miranda | May 24, 2016 |

Did you know there’s more from Saint Mother Theodore? The Archives department for the Sisters of Providence has several of Saint Mother Theodore’s letters that were not included in Journals and Letters.

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Holy Spirit in the wind and in the quiet

By Sister Diane Mason | May 15, 2016 |

May this season of Pentecost bring a sense of peace and trust to you and your families. May this season of Pentecost help us lean with all our weight on Providence.

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A prayer for times of discernment

By Sister Tracey Horan | May 10, 2016 |

At times when the way ahead,
or even the next step,
seems unclear,
assure me that You know what is to come;
that You envision
a plan to prosper me and not to harm me,
to give me a future full of hope.

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