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.
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 the grounds. Prelude music will begin at 3:50 p.m. The…
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 far. Sister Betty is featured in the fall 2011 issue…
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 Mexico, they are often marginalized and discriminated against for their…
A gadget-happy Sister
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 of academic computing at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, even though she…
Opening new doors
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 this gets to happen by opening a new school. But…
A pleasant sounding instrument
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 as Mother Theodore Guerin High School), in River Grove, Ill.,…
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 be read in just a few minutes. But it packs…
Working Women’s Hands
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 a Providence Volunteer Minister from 2009-10, and has been transposed…
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 Sarah Torbeck, a former intern at White Violet Center for…
Mother, grandmother and sister?
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 generally willing to cut ties with her family, right? Not…
A tribute to sisters who have served
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 will be placed on the gravesite of those sisters who…
Sister Carole: a witness of hope
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 Indianapolis with her 85-year-old father, Bob. “My primary ministry for…