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?
Saint Mother Theodore: a humble servant of God
Sister St. Theodore, her given name as a Sister of Providence, accepted with humility her assignments. Even so when they were difficult, providentially acquiring new knowledge along the way that would benefit her in God’s plans for her future.
21 new Providence Associates! Rite of first commitment 2022
We offer a joyful, heartfelt welcome to our 21 new Providence Associates who made their first commitments as Providence Associates of the Sisters of Providence on Saturday, Oct. 8. 2022 at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. We are so blessed to have these companions living out the mission of love, mercy and justice with us.
A reflection for the Providence Associate Commitment Ceremony
'Go forth, Providence Associates, into the world to form community and to minister.'
Back to school: A teacher’s perspective
Don’t believe anyone who tells you there is no prayer in public school! This teacher is praying all the time!
Yay for community! Providence Associate Annual Meeting 2022
We can meet in person again! We can hug again! The Providence Associate Annual Meeting from June 24-26, 2022 was a wonderful time for sharing prayer, ideas, thoughts, stories and laughs. Enjoy these photos of our joy-filled time together.
A celebration of commitment
The family of Providence came together June 25, 2022, to celebration time together and to be commissioned for continued service in the mission of love, mercy and justice.
Reunited joyfully: Annual meeting 2022
Enjoy these photos from the Sisters of Providence annual meeting 2022. So wonderful to be together doing meaningful work with your community!
The reunion: a reflection for Father’s Day
We are created in the likeness and image of God who is like a Father.
Twenty-five discoveries at The Woods
Providence Associates Suzie Ray and Jane Fischer share 25 things they discovered while volunteering at The Woods earlier this month.
A journey of Providence on Chicago’s westside
My journey in pastoral ministry has been very transforming for me. I have had the privilege and opportunity of stepping inside another race, culture and hearts. I am truly blessed.
Sister Joseph Ellen Keitzer: Blessed by the African American Catholic Community
t’s been a wonderful journey. I love the people. I’ve been so blessed by the African American community. Having shared their story, their faith, their dependence on God, my own journey as a Sister of Providence has been really transformed."
Music, nature, environmental justice all part of young Providence Associate’s call
I desired to be part of a community that serves in environmental and social justice. Inner stillness, creativity, combined with social action, is a walk I feel called to.
