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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Welcome Providence Associate candidates of 2014

34 new Providence Associate candidates began a year-long journey of deepening their relationship with the Sisters of Providence at an orientation on Oct. 11, 2014 at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. View photos from the day.

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Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College: Rooted to aspire higher

“I tell parents we are training students today for jobs that don’t exist,” she said. “We hope we’re not assuming people know what we stand for and what we have accomplished. We’re telling them who we are. You have to be on the front side of innovation and the Sisters of Providence have always been very forward-thinking.

Jason Moon
October 17, 2014
As seen in HOPE, Providence Associates, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College

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A feast-day letter to Saint Mother Theodore

Saint Mother Theodore, you showed us the way. It wasn’t easy, but you never let up. You believed in your Provident God. Providence was your shield of faith and hope, and you lived it to the fullest.

Sister Diane Mason
October 3, 2014
Providence Associates, Providence Spirituality, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin

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Sisters Lucy and Mary Fran cook up a good time

“We prepare about 30 pounds of meat. The pulled pork sandwiches are complemented by a great horseradish coleslaw which Sister Lucy takes pride in making.”

Sisters Lucy Nolan and Mary Fran Keusal lovingly feed the volunteers and shoppers at the annual Providence Family Services rummage sale, held this year Oct. 4-5 in Chicago. They share their experience and even their recipe here.

Amy Miranda
September 27, 2014
Community Living, Guerin Outreach Ministries, Providence Associates, Providence Family Services, Sisters in Ministry
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Providence is profound

For me, Providence is God’s unconditional and interdependent love for each and every creation, given freely to be shared with, by and for every creation. God is present and acting. I may not recognize or sense God’s Providence, especially in times of struggle or pain.

Charles J. Fisher
August 24, 2014
Providence Associates, Providence Spirituality
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Gathering celebrates hidden women from scripture

Selected readings and songs of praise honored our foremothers in faith who were witnesses, leaders, deacons, prophetesses, theologians: holy women of our past lineage whose stories we never hear read in our church.

Pat Ruck
August 20, 2014
Providence Associates, Providence in the Desert

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Coming home and going forth: Providence Associates annual meeting 2014

What does it really mean to come home to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods? We come home to reunite in prayer, song, and simple yet profound conversations about what it means to be Providence. We welcome the new faces among us, reconnect with friends and remember those who could not make the journey.

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Annual gathering of Providence Associates 2014

Providence Associates of the Sisters of Providence gathered with each other and with Sisters of Providence for their annual meeting from June 27-30, 2014. Updates, reunions, fun, and joy ensued. View photos from the weekend here.

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Sophia: a poetic look at the feminine face of God

Can you hear her?
The gentle whisper,
She is calling you,
beyond what you know,
what you believe to be truth or reality.

Sister Corbin Hannah
May 17, 2014
Become a Sister, Providence Associates, Providence Spirituality, Sisters in Ministry
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Father Daniel Hopcus: 50 Golden Years!

A 50-year anniversary for Father Daniel Hopcus was celebrated on April 30

Jason Moon
May 11, 2014
Meet a Providence Associate, Providence Associates
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The Helping Hands thrift store 2014

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Growing in depth: Providence Associate Joanna Dailey

“My favorite part of being a Providence Associate is coming to the Woods for events open to associates, and sometimes, when I can, coming for Mass. I enjoy being among like-minded people to whom you do not have to explain a pursuit of life in the Spirit,” Providence Associate Joanna Dailey says.

Amy Miranda
April 8, 2014
Meet a Providence Associate, Providence Associates

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