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.
Making sense of the present moment
This article is reprinted from summer 2008 issue of HOPE. Sister Cathy Campbell explained Providence Spirituality as the “sacrament of the present moment,” as does Jean-Pierre de Caussade in his book, “Abandonment to Divine Providence.” “I try to stay open…
Providence to the core
This article is reprinted from summer 2008 issue of HOPE. In many ways, Sister Rosemary Borntrager entered the Sisters of Providence community twice. Her first entrance into the novitiate was at age 17. “I didn’t have the slightest idea what…
Bold strokes
This article is reprinted from summer 2007 issue of HOPE. Paint more! Sister Jody O’Neil would love to follow the advice of her long-time spiritual adviser. “That’s his consistent message for me. He said, ‘I wish you didn’t have to…
Nearing the realization of a dream
This article is reprinted from summer 2006 issue of HOPE. A project that once seemed like a dream and posed an incredible challenge is heading toward reality. Providence Cristo Rey High School, sponsored by the Sisters of Providence, will open…
Miracle place: it’s more than just a name
This article is reprinted from winter 2006 issue of HOPE. Beauty. Harmony. Balance. During a Thanksgiving meal for senior citizens at Miracle Place in Indianapolis, Sister of Providence Marilyn Herber gave a short talk about her recent study of Native…