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Monthly prayer with the Sisters of Providence on Feb. 7

By Jason Moon | January 19, 2024 |

For the month of February, Sister Evelyn Ovalles will lead prayer on the topic of Valentine’s Day

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Breaking boundaries as Providence people

By Sister Barbara Battista | January 12, 2024 |

Humility calls us to embrace the entire human community without exception. Everyone deserves to be loved and respected. We are all siblings one to the other.

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Sister Marilyn Kofler: Breaking boundaries through education and gentle influence

By Amy Miranda | January 12, 2024 |

“I wanted to be a priest, but I knew I would be a sister,” she said. Priesthood for women was not an option. “You didn’t even talk about it,” she said.

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The Sisters of Providence: A history of justice

By Jason Moon | January 12, 2024 |

“The work of Justice, of promoting systemic change that protects planet Earth and promotes human rights, is essential to answering our call as Sisters of Providence.”

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Recognizing National Human Trafficking Awareness Month

By Jason Moon | January 11, 2024 |

The most vulnerable are typically the victims of human trafficking

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Sister Corbin Hannah’s ‘The Season of Religious Life’ featured in Global Sisters Report

By Jason Moon | January 5, 2024 |

Sister Corbin Hannah featured in Global Sisters Report

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Seasons Greetings from all of us!

By Sisters of Providence | December 24, 2023 |

Seasons Greetings from all of us!

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Seasons Greetings!

By Sisters of Providence | December 20, 2023 |

Seasons Greetings!

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Kindness matters

By Sophia Miranda | December 19, 2023 |

Sister Jane reminded me that being kind in the present matters deeply. Whatever our thoughts, whatever our memories, whatever our plans, it is only in the now that we can demonstrate our love for each other.

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Oral history: Sister Joann Quinkert the justice advocate

By Debbie Griffey | December 16, 2023 |

Sister Joann entered the community at the age of 17. Her parents planted the seed that grew. A justice warrior. Fearless. Called by God. Her lifetime accomplishments bless and enrich us every day.

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Sisters of Providence to host ‘Mystics’ program on Jan. 21

By Jason Moon | December 15, 2023 |

Cost to attend is $25, which includes all materials and refreshments

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This 2012 Christmas ‘wish list’ hasn’t changed

By Jason Moon | December 14, 2023 |

“… let’s remember what Dave wrote …’

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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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