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Energetic Providence in the Desert founder focuses on education, justice while celebrating 60 years as a Sister of Providence

By Amy Miranda | June 28, 2011 | Comments Off on Energetic Providence in the Desert founder focuses on education, justice while celebrating 60 years as a Sister of Providence

The trailer park residents at the east end of the Coachella Valley in Southern California are some of the poorest people in the United States. Mostly immigrant farm workers from…

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A gadget-happy Sister

By Dave Cox | May 26, 2011 |

This article is reprinted from the summer 2011 issue of HOPE. Sister Joanne Golding is a self-proclaimed computer nut. So, she seems to be well connected in ministry as director…

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Opening new doors

By Rosie Blankenship | May 26, 2011 |

This article is reprinted from the summer 2011 issue of HOPE. While the Sisters of Providence have a goal of “breaking boundaries, creating hope” in their work, it’s not often…

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A pleasant sounding instrument

By Connie McCammon | May 26, 2011 |

This article is reprinted from the summer 2011 issue of HOPE. Pedagogical methods have certainly changed since Sister Kay Manley began teaching at Guerin College Preparatory High School (then known…

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Sister of Providence authors new book on healing touch therapy

By Sisters of Providence | May 4, 2011 | Comments Off on Sister of Providence authors new book on healing touch therapy

Sister Betty Hopf’s new book is only a little larger than the palm of a hand. It’s about as thick as a fast-food hamburger. It retails for $4.95. It can…

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Working Women’s Hands

By Sisters of Providence | February 10, 2011 |

A photo journal of the gifts of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind., published in July 2010. This journal was created in print by Jessie Light, who was…

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Sister of Providence illustrates book on “Alpacas and Bullying”

By Sisters of Providence | December 22, 2010 | Comments Off on Sister of Providence illustrates book on “Alpacas and Bullying”

“Alpacas and Bullying” is the title of a new magazine-size paperback book illustrated by Sister Ruth Johnson, a member of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, and written by…

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Mother, grandmother and sister?

By Rosie Blankenship | September 26, 2010 |

This article is reprinted from the fall 2010 issue of HOPE. A woman can only become a Sister of Providence if she is young, has never been married and is…

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A tribute to sisters who have served

By Connie McCammon | May 30, 2010 |

On Monday, May 31, our nation celebrates Memorial Day. During Mass on Monday, the Sisters of Providence will remember those sisters who served their country during war. An American flag…

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Sister Carole: a witness of hope

By Connie McCammon | February 8, 2010 |

Taking care of an parent who is elderly — Providence Associate Companion Sister Carole Kimes knows first-hand the reality of this experience. One of 11 children, Sister Carole resides in…

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Spiritual direction: you are not alone

By Dave Cox | January 26, 2010 |

This article is reprinted from winter 2010 issue of HOPE A multiple choice question for the spiritual at heart: Being a spiritual director keeps you: 1.) On your toes 2.)…

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Giving her whole self to music

By Cheryl Casselman | May 26, 2009 |

This article is reprinted from the summer 2009 issue of HOPE. A Sister of Providence since 1951, Sister Carol Nolan has been teaching music since 1953. She was the first…

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