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Virtual circles offer real relationship
Recently “Providence Circles” were formed based on geographic area. Twelve are now operating across the U.S. Because not all Associates live near to each other, two “virtual” Providence Circles were also established. These groups meet via conference call. Any associate, candidate-associate or sister is welcome to attend any of the circles.
Joni has an “overwhelming feeling to serve”
Joni Luna, our new postulant from Texas, wanted more. She was a successful teacher/women’s athletic coordinator with a Master’s degree in Educational Administration from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. She had a loving family, a successful volleyball coaching career, and a…
Debbie Dillow ‘excited & humbled’ by new position
The Providence Associates Advisory Board is excited to welcome Debbie Dillow, PA, as the new assistant director of the relationship. Debbie has been an associate since 2008 and has served on the advisory board since last spring. Debbie hails from…
2011 Rite of Commitment
Providence Associates Director Sister Diane Mason welcomed 15 Providence Candididate-Associates to the Providence family on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011. Associates, candidates, sisters, family and friends came from near and very far to participate in this year’s Rite of Commitment and…
2010 Rite of Commitment
See photos below “So let us celebrate this gracious, ineffable bond among us! Let us encourage one another to live the gift given in lives of wholeness and holiness! Let us draw courage from one another’s commitment so that we…
Sister Carole: a witness of hope
Taking care of an parent who is elderly — Providence Associate Companion Sister Carole Kimes knows first-hand the reality of this experience. One of 11 children, Sister Carole resides in Indianapolis with her 85-year-old father, Bob. “My primary ministry for…