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Newsnotes from fall 2022 HOPE magazine

By Sisters of Providence | September 14, 2022 |

Catch up on some recent news and updates from the Sisters of Providence. Featured in the fall 2022 issue of HOPE magazine.

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The Sisters of Providence mission: living the Gospel today

By Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp | September 14, 2022 |

Over the past 180+ years, the Sisters of Providence have continually asked themselves: “To whom and to what are we being called at this time in history? Who are ‘the miserable’ in the world today? Who are the vulnerable most in need of our service?”

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Sisters of Providence, Our Lady of Victory Missionary Sisters enter covenant relationship

By Jason Moon | September 2, 2022 |

Sister Jenny will provide her ‘gifts of leadership, of listening and of loving.’

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Reflections for the Silver Jubilee of Sister Evelyn Ovalles

By Sister Dawn Tomaszewski | August 23, 2022 |

Come alive to what our Provident God has done for you and in your past 25 years

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Reflections for Profession of Perpetual Vows

By Sister Dawn Tomaszewski | August 22, 2022 |

There is cause for rejoicing here!!

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Sister Evelyn Ovalles celebrating 25th Jubilee

By Jason Moon | August 19, 2022 |

Sister Evelyn entered the Congregation on September 15, 1997

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Oral history: Sister Patricia Geis, a life of adventures and little ones

By Debbie Griffey | August 4, 2022 |

Sister Patty’s dedication, vows and sense of adventure in service has taken her in many directions since that day 70 years ago when she entered Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.

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A celebration of commitment

By Amy Miranda | June 30, 2022 |

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.

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Sister Betty Hopf honored with Sunshine Award

By Jason Moon | May 18, 2022 |

‘I feel like I’m making a difference in peoples’ lives.’

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A journey of Providence on Chicago’s westside

By Sister Joseph Ellen Keitzer | May 13, 2022 |

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.

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Sister Jessica Vitente: Leading and being led to God

By Sister Denise Wilkinson | May 12, 2022 |

Sister Jessica hopes the Newman Center provides the college students served with companions on the journey in service with one another, to the campus community and the community at large. Most importantly, the Center must let students know they are loved, accepted and belong to the community.

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Moving forward, exuding happiness: Sister Grace Marie Meehan

By Sister Janet Gilligan | May 12, 2022 |

Gracie, as she is fondly called, has always been known as someone who does not fret and worry. A cheerful, giving person, light-hearted and happy. But she is also a risk taker who broke down barriers.

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Our Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods are passionate about serving God by caring for all God’s creation, especially those most in need. We serve in many ways, from education to social justice, parish ministry, hospital ministry, serving the economically poor, advocating for immigrants and for a healthy environment. Read how some of our sisters serve God and others through their ministries.

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