Providence Spirituality
“The God of Providence carries the entire mystery of the divine, ever trustworthy, never failing. The God of Providence offers all the possibilities for ourselves and the world, including both what God wants to happen and what God is willing to let happen because God honors the gift of human freedom. The choices are ours — truly free, but ever grounded in the grace of God, the Holy Mystery of Providence, about which there is ever more to be discovered.” – Sister Ruth Eileen Dwyer
Foundation day: a community effort
Each of the founding sisters brought unique and much needed skills and gifts to the fledgling community. The same is true today; except that our tent is much bigger.
Writing a Manifesto
... our recent focus on intersectionality helped illustrate the inescapable connections between people and a dangerously changing planet ...
Celebrating the Feast of Saint Francis
I can’t help but believe that if our hearts were so totally converted, as Francis allowed his to be, Earth might be an entirely different world
Feast of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, 2018 reflection
It was about 9:30 p.m. on one of the nights leading up to the opening of the new shrine of Saint Mother Theodore back in October of 2014. I went looking for Father Mark Joseph Costello, who was putting the…
Daughters of the Forest: Sisters of Providence commitment to the land
The Sisters of Providence share their story and their commitment to the Land Ethic and proper care and use of the land at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana.
A look at the life and ministry of Sister Agnes Celine Hammond
'Sister was gentle – and in her gentleness, she possessed strength.'
Leadership Team shares LCWR statement on immigration
This attempt to target the most vulnerable within the immigrant community violates the tenets of our faith and threatens the values of our nation
Giving Voice scholarship awardee in Oaxaca, Mexico
What a beautiful gift these encounters were to my heart and soul!
Pray with Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, our friend in heaven
As we approach her feast day, let’s turn to Saint Mother Theodore, a friend and prayer support in heaven, for help in praying for our needs.
Blessed Sacrament Chapel: transforming hearts through prayer
“In this day and age and the world we live in — so fast moving — I believe prayer is very important, most important. I get back so much more than I ever give. I get a deeper faith. I’m just a better person for it. And it really gives me a lot of peace and comfort,” said Providence Associate Mickie Lane-Fredericks
Celebrating 8th Day Center for Justice
I couldn't help but feel a sense of loss that, as the drumbeat of white supremacy in the U.S. echoes louder and the inequality gap widens, this beacon of creative non-violent resistance is simultaneously dimming
Remembering Sister Kathryn McNulty
'She was definitely a people person … She was welcoming, no matter how lousy she felt'