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From darkness to the promise of new life in Easter

By Sister Diane Mason | March 25, 2016 |

That’s the beauty of this Easter story. It is lived and experienced every day of our lives. Jesus Christ modeled to the world: Joy will be had. Suffering will be experienced. Sickness will be felt. The love of family and friends will be honored and reverenced during our journey on this earth. But on the third day… we will experience our Resurrection — Alleluia — with the one who showed us the way!

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A reflection for Easter

By Sister Denise Wilkinson | March 23, 2016 |

‘Staying positive. Pray for me.’

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The Sisters of Providence reflect on the Year of Mercy

By Jason Moon | March 18, 2016 |

‘The Year of Mercy has called us to be more mindful to the words we use to describe ourselves and our purpose.’

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Human Rights Day: ‘I’m grateful I had the opportunity to participate’

By Jason Moon | March 15, 2016 |

“I am proud that the Sisters of Providence are one of the sponsors …”

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Farmworkers, consumers declare national boycott of Wendy’s

By Sister Donna Butler | March 9, 2016 |

The Fair Food Campaign is a highly respected, well monitored program

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International Women’s Day, March 8

By Sister Donna Butler | March 4, 2016 |

How do I keep hope alive?

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On the shores of history – The gift of a Dover sunrise!

By Sister Cathy Campbell | March 2, 2016 |

‘I truly felt I was standing on the shores of history’

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Calls from the Woods provide a listening ear

By Diane Weidenbenner | February 24, 2016 |

Calling during the Sisters of Providence phonathon is a good way to reconnect with our friends and supporters, thank them for their help and take prayer requests.

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Get to know Sister Arrianne Whittaker

By Amy Miranda | February 19, 2016 |

In these video clips, 29-year-old Sister Arrianne Whittaker talks about being a Sister of Providence. From her call to religious life, to what it was like entering a Congregation of women religious at age 25, to what it looks like to be a member of a family and a member of a religious order today. Sister Arrianne answers some of the questions you might have about becoming a Catholic sister today.

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The Sisters of Providence go to St. Patrick School

By Jason Moon | February 16, 2016 |

Sisters discuss vocations with school’s female students during National Catholic Schools Week

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Young sisters giving voice to mercy

By Sister Tracey Horan | January 26, 2016 |

Last weekend was my first time attending the Giving Voice 20’s/30’s retreat in Phoenix, Arizona… As we began to unfold what the theme “Contemplating the Mystery of Mercy” meant to each of us, the sisters around the circle shared stories about learning mercy from those they ministered with, struggles to have mercy for themselves, and the simple but challenging calls to mercy in the ins and outs of community life.

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Nurturing to renewed hope and health

By Amy Miranda | January 13, 2016 |

It’s how much the staff and everyone cares about their patients,” said Lorre, who spent much of last summer in the rehabilitation unit at Providence Health Care at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. “No matter who you are, how sick you are or what your religious beliefs are, they care for you and love you. I felt nothing but love and care the whole time I was here.”

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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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