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.
Feeding neighbors in need
“Our clients always speak words of gratitude,” Sister Joseph said of her ministry at Providence Food Pantry in West Terre Haute, Indiana. “That’s really a very uplifting feeling. This is unconditional love. That’s mercy. We see Christ in these people. We try to help in any way we can.”
Celebrating National Poetry Month!
Poetry is no stranger to courage when providing social critique that pierces complacency and challenges the status quo
Book review: The Other Couch
"The authors are in this book. They share their inner and affective responses with the reader and demonstrate clearly how the one in a position of “authority” (therapist, supervisor) authors the potential for healing. They offer it through their being with and not emotionally disconnected from." A book review by Sister Barbara Sheehan of "The Other Couch: Discovering Women’s Wisdom in Therapy" by Patricia Peters Martin, Ph.D. and Helene DeMontreux Houston, M.S., APRN.
A community of friends: the Providence Associate relationship
The spirituality of Providence tells us that all of life is interconnected, that all is holy, all is one. There was “oneness” in that room that day. I could see it AND feel it. I know the source is Providence.
Providence Associates are women and men of faith who choose to have an intentional relationship with the Sisters of Providence. They commit to sharing their own unique gifts and talents with others while walking with the Sisters of Providence. But they also walk with each other and that is making all the difference.
From darkness to the promise of new life in Easter
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!
The Sisters of Providence reflect on the Year of Mercy
'The Year of Mercy has called us to be more mindful to the words we use to describe ourselves and our purpose.'
Human Rights Day: ‘I’m grateful I had the opportunity to participate’
"I am proud that the Sisters of Providence are one of the sponsors ..."
Farmworkers, consumers declare national boycott of Wendy’s
The Fair Food Campaign is a highly respected, well monitored program
On the shores of history – The gift of a Dover sunrise!
'I truly felt I was standing on the shores of history'
Calls from the Woods provide a listening ear
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.
