Sisters in Ministry
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.
Monthly prayer with the Sisters of Providence
Each month's service will be led by a different Sister of Providence and be focused on a different topic
Spiritual Direction: The ‘Hearing Aid’ for God
Though the scriptures are filled with reminders that, “God is near,” it often doesn’t feel that way to most of us humans. God can seem awfully quiet sometimes. And I might wonder about my own need for hearing aids when it comes to God.
Rejoice with us: A Silver Jubilee Reflection
' ... I ask you, Anji and Sue, to come forth to the sanctuary and lead us in our renewal of vows.'
Sisters of Providence celebrating Jubilees
Two Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, are celebrating their 25th Jubilee this year. Sister Anji Fan came to the United States to study at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and entered the Congregation on Sept. 17, 1998. Currently, she is…
Oral history: Sister Cathy Campbell the storyteller
Even though Cathy loved the Teen Star job, she felt a restlessness gnawing at her. Should she be a professional journalist or did Providence have other plans for her?
Sister Anna Fan shares her story as a fully professed Sister of Providence
I believe that God knows what is the best for me. I believe God wants me to take the journey that will enrich my life more and deeper. For almost nine years I have been a Sister of Providence. My vocation led me to leave my comfort zone and drew me closer to God.
Providence Food Pantry goes mobile!
'We leave when people either stop coming or the food runs out.'
Weaving alpaca yarn: a productive and beautiful hobby
Precise, mathematical, purposeful. All words that describe Sister Jean Fuqua, SP — and her art.
Giving new life to plastic shopping bags
Retired Sisters of Providence in the Lourdes Hall Assisted Living Residence of Providence Health Care are transforming plastic grocery and shopping bags into warm sleeping mats. Homeless residents of the Terre Haute area can use these to stretch out and sleep on at night.
Sister Carolyn Bouchard’s woodshop: a place of creativity and prayer
“Woodworking is a kind of metaphor for ways I have always sought out and found God,” Sister Carolyn said. “What I do with wood I have done in many other ways throughout my personal and ministerial life."
Giving the gift of self: Sister Carol Meyers
Now ministering as a parish volunteer and parish council member, literacy tutor and Montessori school substitute, Sister Carol proudly notes that she has taught as a full-time teacher at every level from elementary school through college except for the high school level.
Moving toward the Reign of God with mutual sharing
As disciples of Jesus, the Sisters of Providence endeavor to build a community that reflects these Gospel values. We follow Jesus’ example by communally organizing ourselves so that everyone receives what they need and contributes what they can.
