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A note from Sister Barbara from her experience in the death chamber

By Sister Barbara Battista | October 7, 2024 |

‘I watched a man die.’

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Death Penalty Education

By Sisters of Providence | October 7, 2024 |

The philosophy behind ‘an eye for an eye’ was never expected to become a justice weapon for literal use.

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‘She is Our Hero:’ Reflection for the 2024 Feast Day for Saint Mother Theodore Guerin

By Sister Dawn Tomaszewski | October 3, 2024 |

‘Let us be astonishing, sisters.’

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Providence Food Pantry receives new cooler through grant monies

By Jason Moon | September 26, 2024 |

‘One of the goals is to provide healthy and nutritious foods to persons who might not otherwise be able to obtain.’

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HOPE Fall 2024

By Casey Kellum | September 19, 2024 |

In this issue, we explore various forms of support and connection. You’ll discover how to find unity through listening and engaging in trusting dialogue and how to uncover common ground even amid conflict. We invite you to experience the peace offered by the sacred spaces at the Woods — spaces nurtured by our sisters, both present and past. As always, we provide practical guidance on deepening your spiritual life through prayer and spiritual direction.

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HOPE Summer 2024 — Creating Hope

By MA Admin | September 18, 2024 |

Explore our summer issue of HOPE, where we share inspiring stories of creating hope.

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Virtual monthly prayer with the Sisters of Providence continues in October

By Jason Moon | September 10, 2024 |

For the month of October, Sister Connie Kramer will lead prayer on the topic of grief

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Celebrating International Literacy Day

By Sister Suzanne Dailey | September 7, 2024 |

They have experienced the joy of seeing students succeed

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Recognizing Hunger Action Month

By Sister Maureen Fallon | September 6, 2024 |

We are honored to work to address the food insecurity of our friends and neighbors in the Wabash Valley

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Au revoir! Sister Paula Damiano retires from ministry

By Jason Moon | August 21, 2024 |

‘It really does take a village’

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Hunger Bust Fun Run/Walk

By Sisters of Providence | August 16, 2024 |

All proceeds from the event will benefit Providence Food Pantry

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In-person, virtual Taizé Prayer Service scheduled for September 10

By Jason Moon | August 13, 2024 |

The service takes place on the second Tuesday of each month.

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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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