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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.

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Quotations from reflections given at General Chapter 2016

"None of us is perfect. We need each other to be more whole. Amazingly God transforms us and enables us to be a people who can experience and share Christ’s mercy within a hurting world.” Sister Jane Iannaccone

Sisters of Providence
October 3, 2016
As seen in HOPE, Peace & Justice, Sisters in Ministry

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Schoolmates, sisters and part of a leadership team

Newly elected General Officers Sisters Dawn Tomaszewski, Jenny Howard, Jeanne Hagelskamp and Lisa Stallings all attended Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College at the same time. “Music was probably what drew us together,” Sister Dawn said.

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Loving, listening and governance

"At our recent General Chapter, we Sisters of Providence spent significant time talking about our expectations of one another as 'sisters,' as members of a Congregation who live 'in community.'
We do not want to lose our presence to each other nor our sense of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods as home," writes General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski.

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Struggling to speak out against injustice with Saint Mother Theodore Guerin

In the midst of her own pain and struggles, Mother Theodore still considered the most painful sight to be that of the injustice of owning other human beings. She looked upon her fellow human beings with compassion, saw clearly the results of an unjust structure, and yearned to end the suffering.

Sister Emily TeKolste
October 3, 2016
Peace & Justice, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, Sisters in Ministry
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Throwback Thursday: Remembering Sister Mary Clare Fritsch

It was her time at Immaculata High School that sparked interest from our many social media friends

Jason Moon
September 29, 2016
Sisters in Ministry, Stories from the Archives
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A special family visit

'Saint Mary-of-the-Woods is a place of gifts; a place of rejuvenation.'

Jason Moon
September 26, 2016
Providence Spirituality, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, Sisters in Ministry, Visiting Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
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Remembering Sister Cecilia Clare Bocard

She was often referred to as the 'sister with the dancing feet'

Jason Moon
September 22, 2016
Alumni, Sisters in Ministry, Stories from the Archives
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Participate with us in Campaign Nonviolence Week

We ask all our partners in mission to join us in daily praying the Litany of Nonviolence during this campaign week

Sisters of Providence
September 18, 2016
Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality, Sisters in Ministry

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Remembering Sister Gertrude Louise Donahue

Sister Gertrude Louise was a Sister of Providence for 66 years

Jason Moon
September 15, 2016
Sisters in Ministry, Stories from the Archives
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A tribute to the leadership of Sister Denise Wilkinson

This tribute video celebrates Sister Denise Wilkinson and her ten years of loving leadership as general superior of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Congregation.

Sisters of Providence
September 9, 2016
Sisters in Ministry, Stories from the Archives

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Sister Denise Wilkinson: A Reflection

She has been a wonderful mentor, modeling so well a welcoming presence, graciousness and sensitivity to others that we have come to love about her

Sister Ann Casper
September 9, 2016
Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality, Sisters in Ministry, Stories from the Archives
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Eliminating the Death Penalty in the United States: A Work in Progress

While progress has been made, there's more work to do

Sister Donna Butler
August 26, 2016
Criminal Justice Reform, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality, Sisters in Ministry

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