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Reflection from Burundi, Africa

By Sisters of Providence | February 19, 2012 |

Note from the Sisters of Providence leadership team: Sister Deborah Campbell is currently in Burundi, Africa conducting an audit for Catholic Relief Services (CRS). As we approach Lent this seems…

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At Providence St. Mel, we believe …

By Sister Lisa Stallings | February 18, 2012 |

I recently had the opportunity to visit Providence St. Mel School (PSM) on Chicago’s West Side. If you’re not familiar with the school and the good work that goes on there, spend…

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Sister Dorothy Gartland receives Guerin Outreach Ministries Leadership and Advocacy Award

By Amy Miranda | October 27, 2011 |

Congratulations to Sister Dorothy Gartland for receiving the third annual Guerin Outreach Ministries Leadership and Advocacy Award. “If you live long enough and continue to work, somebody will eventually give…

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It’s all about the journey

By Sisters of Providence | September 26, 2011 |

This article is reprinted from the fall 2011 issue of HOPE. Some of the most meaningful and hope-filled advice Sister Mary Jo Piccione has received during her health care ministry…

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A beacon of hope

By Becky Igo | September 26, 2011 |

This article is reprinted from the fall 2011 issue of HOPE. Shannon Turner walked into the Hux Cancer Center in Terre Haute, Ind., as a breast cancer patient to undergo…

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Blessing, dedication of Georgetown campus Oct. 1

By Sisters of Providence | September 23, 2011 | Comments Off on Blessing, dedication of Georgetown campus Oct. 1

A blessing/dedication celebration will take place Saturday, Oct. 1, at the Providence Self Sufficiency Ministries (PSSM) campus at Georgetown, Ind. Eucharistic Liturgy will begin 4 p.m. inside a tent on…

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In her own words — Sister Betty Hopf

By Sisters of Providence | August 30, 2011 | Comments Off on In her own words — Sister Betty Hopf

Note: Sister Betty Hopf has been chaplain at the Hux Cancer Center in Terre Haute, Ind. She writes in her Faith Experience, what she has gained from the experience so…

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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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