Stories about

Providence Spirituality

Be here now

By Sister Rosemary Nudd | September 5, 2020 |

Seeing or even acknowledging God’s presence in each of my moments has seldom come easily for me. It’s something I have been puzzling over and praying for and doing my best to practice for my 50+ years as a Sister of Providence.

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Complexity of Life and its Dependence on the Environment

By Sisters of Providence Political Engagement Team | August 31, 2020 |

As shepherds, we have the responsibility to protect the long-term living conditions of the planet, including the natural process of biological evolution.

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Chicago Fire star sends birthday wishes to daughter of legendary Chicago firefighter

By Sisters of Providence | August 24, 2020 |

During these unprecedented, challenging times, Estelle especially appreciated the time Kinney took to wish her well and acknowledge her military service

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Reforestation is critical to meeting Paris Climate Change accord targets, research says

By Sisters of Providence Political Engagement Team | August 24, 2020 |

A survey of The Nature Conservancy’s reforestation work showed that much of it is associated with water quality co-benefits

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A Prayer for Teachers during this pandemic

By Sister Paula Damiano | August 19, 2020 |

May your wisdom O God be our wisdom, your patience, our patience and your love, our love.

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A Prayer for Students during a pandemic

By Sister Paula Damiano | August 18, 2020 |

Embrace these students and their teachers with your love.

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A Providence moment with Sister Camille Neubauer

By Sister Donna Butler | August 14, 2020 |

I felt that both of these incidents were Camille letting me know “Donna, have no fear. Camille is here.”

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Congregation statement on ACLU lawsuit

By Sisters of Providence | August 6, 2020 |

We will continue to pray for death row inmates and their families, for all victims and their families, and for legislators, who hold in their hands the life or death of these inmates.

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A worldly trip through the eyes of postcards!

By Jason Moon | August 1, 2020 |

Upon hearing about Caleb’s situation, Sister Barbara Ann sorted through her cards and began sending them to Caleb as inspiration

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How does reforestation help global warming?

By Sisters of Providence Political Engagement Team | July 31, 2020 |

Reforestation is one of the best and most cost-effective ways to limit global warming.

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Reflections for Profession of Vows

By Sister Dawn Tomaszewski | July 29, 2020 |

Corbin, we are happy you have come.

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Ministering on Death Row

By Jason Moon | July 27, 2020 |

‘He emailed frequently. He had a friend who had a sister visiting with him and asked if he could find one for himself. The sister asked me if I would be willing and I said yes.’

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“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

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