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.
You asked and we’re answering!
'Are you still a teaching order and where in the world do you go and what do you do there?'
Reflecting on Easter: ‘The stone has been rolled away’
Is there any greater joy than life overcoming death? Is there any greater longing than to find the stones of our lives rolled away?
‘Were you there when they crucified, my Lord?’
'Oh, it does cause me to tremble'
Sisters to participate in panel discussion of documentary
Director of 'Life After Life' to present free screening of film on Sunday, April 9
Another definition of Providence: ‘Don’t worry, Sister. We will send something.’
We have already received donations from 1,104 donors
‘It is marvelous.’ A look back on Sister Kathleen Marie Cronin
'People love someone to listen, just to listen.'
‘In the Footsteps of a Saint’
Jasper church to recognize Sisters of Providence on Saturday, March 18
Sister Anna Rose Harrington: ‘Generous to a fault’
'She possessed that wonderful gift of interest'
A look at the life and ministries of Sister Mary Raymond Schelkopf
'I don't ever remember not being peaceful.'
Seeking inner peace to create a more peaceful world: a young sister reflects
In seeking greater unity, we started on our own doorsteps. We were all women religious who wear common clothing similar to those around us. But women religious come in all clothing types. There has been a historical division between those who chose to remain in their habits and those who chose to shed their habits following the Second Vatican Council. Similarly, approaches to authority and the vow of obedience differ greatly, and often line up with differences in dress. Conversation throughout the weekend focused on bridging those historical divisions and developing strategy that allows for true collaboration.
Teaching, healing and loving as a Sister of Providence
My teaching experience took me to different schools in different cities and towns where I met and fell in love with more children. Teaching double grades and constantly working on meeting the individual needs continued to challenge me.
Then it came time for me to dust the chalk off my hands, put myself confidently in the hands of Providence and change the focus of my “mission.” I became a hospital chaplain. Like teaching, I loved this work
