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
Jubilee 2025: Thanks for Visiting
Jubilee 2025: Pilgrims of Hope was a fantastic year at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods! Thousands of pilgrims visited the Church of the Immaculate Conception and the Shrine of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, both of which were designated as official Jubilee Pilgrimage Sites…
Providence Associate Beverly Adams: How it Started
My relationship with the Sisters of Providence began in 1982. My children attended St. Angela Elementary School in Chicago. Over the years, I became familiar with their mission of love, mercy, justice and hope. Eventually, Sister Joseph Ellen Keitzer, SP…
Seeds Sown: Former Students Remember Sisters of Providence Teachers
“You may not live to see it, but you will have sown the seed.”— Matthew 13 Shortly after the death of Sister Joyce Brophy, SP, a former student and colleague pledged a monthly donation in her honor. “How can anyone…
Providential Connections: Sisters Abroad
During the 21st century, it seems that the world has become more connected. More and more countries, even some of the most remote, have improved systems of communication in their own countries and around the world. Despite the conflicts that…
Virtual monthly prayer with the Sisters of Providence continues in February
Times for each prayer session are 7-7:45 p.m., EDT
Sisters of Providence invite teens to volunteer with elders in February
The final teen volunteer date during the academic school year is March 7
January 4, 2026: The Epiphany of our Lord
What "stars" shall I plan to follow in the hope of encountering Christ more fully?
January 1, 2026: Mary, the Holy Mother of God
In what way(s) this year can I share the "good news" of Jesus with others?
December 28, 2025: Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph
What might you accomplish if you stand together?
God so loved the world as to give … and give and give and give
We are recipients of the amazing love and abundant generosity of a Provident God
A Silent Night
May you be blessed with the joys of the season, and may the coming year bring health, peace, and hope.
