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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.

Features

From fear to tranquility: Sister Dorothy Rasche and prison ministry

“Who wants to go in a prison?” Sister Dorothy lamented. “We were scared. We were afraid.”
After a brief pause, Sister Dorothy said, “It was ignorance and fear that made us scared.” Sister Dorothy tells of more than 40 years of prison ministry.

Jason Moon
January 13, 2020
As seen in HOPE, Peace & Justice, Sisters in Ministry

Features

Sisters of Providence respond to compelling need for health care

The willingness of the Providence Health Care staff to forgo the efficiency of a set schedule in favor of a more spontaneous model of care speaks volumes for their commitment to recognizing and respecting the dignity and individuality of persons in their care.

Sister Denise Wilkinson
January 13, 2020
As seen in HOPE, Providence Health Care, Sisters in Ministry

Photo Albums

Sister Dawn Tomaszewski Taiwan visit

Blog

Against All Odds: Focus on Sister Winifred Patrice O’Donovan, SP

For Sister Winifred Patrice, the hardships, the dire conditions, the personal inconveniences and suffering were endured as a missionary for the spread of the Gospel to all corners of the world and for the salvation of souls.

Sister Marilyn Baker
November 22, 2019
Education, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality, Sisters in Ministry, Stories from the Archives
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News Releases

Sister Mary Jo Piccione honored by Diocese

“I am so grateful to all those I have had the privilege to meet in this ministry of hope and healing."

Jason Moon
October 30, 2019
Providence Spirituality, Sisters in Ministry

Features

Sister Delan Ma at ease with God and others

"Just trust God. God will provide. Even tomorrow what will happen we don’t know. Believe there is God. God doesn’t always give happy feelings. But in the end we are looking to eternal life. Cooperate and trust and believe," advises Sister Delan Ma of Taiwan.

Amy Miranda
September 20, 2019
Become a Sister, Community Living, Mission in Asia, Sisters in Ministry
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Features

Faces of our future: a new generation of Sisters of Providence

The Sisters of Providence are blessed to have eight women in initial formation and temporary profession here in the United States. Let me share what they are up to currently.

Sister Jenny Howard
September 20, 2019
As seen in HOPE, Become a Sister, Community Living, Sisters in Ministry

Features

Preparing the next generation of Sisters of Providence

The postulant sees what it means to be sister to one another, to pray, celebrate, have fun together and to experience the sacred in the ordinary. She is invited into our common efforts to be Providence through sustainable living, accountability to one another and respect for differences.

Sister Marsha Speth
September 20, 2019
As seen in HOPE, Become a Sister, Community Living, Sisters in Ministry

Blog

Ministry at the border: belleza (beauty) of binationality

As I move into this new ministry of accompanying and learning from people on the move — people fleeing violence, seeking opportunity, working to keep their families together — I find some solace in the ways Creation shows us that division is a farce.

Sister Tracey Horan
August 16, 2019
Become a Sister, Peace & Justice, Sisters in Ministry
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Blog, Features, Reflections

Stepping forward to become a Sister of Providence

Postulant life was an experience that welcomed me to jump into a new lifestyle with both feet. The past ten months hsave been an opportunity to get to know myself a little more deeply. I have been able to work on areas of my life that I deeply desired to mold but never made a priority, such as my prayer life.

Sister Jessica Vitente
August 2, 2019
Become a Sister, Community Living, Sisters in Ministry
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Blog, Reflections

A Reflection for a Golden Jubilee

This Jubilee is as much about looking forward as it is about looking back.

Sister Dawn Tomaszewski
July 6, 2019
Community Living, Education, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality, Reflections from Sister Dawn, Sisters in Ministry

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