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Benefit tallies more than $14,000 for food pantry

By Jason Moon | September 28, 2023 |

‘This will help pay for the food we need to provide.’

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Nurturing in the Woods: extending the hand of compassion

By Sister Cathy Campbell | September 25, 2023 |

Sister Su-Hsin enjoys visiting with residents, listening to their stories, praying with them, reading to them and sometimes even doing a little correspondence for them. “I do whatever I can for them. I listen to them, cry with them and laugh with them.”

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Sisters of Providence seek public input through survey

By Jason Moon | September 22, 2023 |

‘This survey gives us the opportunity to gain the insights of our friends and supporters about our existing programs and services.’

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For Sister Lucy Lechner, it’s the little things

By Sister Corbin Hannah | September 22, 2023 |

Nature is Sister Lucy Lechner’s peaceful place where she communes with God. She marvels at the little things and enjoys the aliveness, music and dancing of life outdoors at the Woods.

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Scenes from the 2023 Hunger Bust Fun Run/Walk

By Jason Moon | September 13, 2023 |

The 2023 Hunger Bust Fun Run/Walk raised approximately $14,000 for Providence Food Pantry!

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Monthly prayer with the Sisters of Providence

By Jason Moon | September 12, 2023 |

Each month’s service will be led by a different Sister of Providence and be focused on a different topic

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Spiritual Direction: The ‘Hearing Aid’ for God

By Sister Marsha Speth | September 7, 2023 |

Though the scriptures are filled with reminders that, “God is near,” it often doesn’t feel that way to most of us humans. God can seem awfully quiet sometimes. And I might wonder about my own need for hearing aids when it comes to God.

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Rejoice with us: A Silver Jubilee Reflection

By Sister Dawn Tomaszewski | August 24, 2023 |

‘ … I ask you, Anji and Sue, to come forth to the sanctuary and lead us in our renewal of vows.’

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Sisters of Providence celebrating Jubilees

By Jason Moon | August 22, 2023 |

Two Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, are celebrating their 25th Jubilee this year. Sister Anji Fan came to the United States to study at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and…

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Discover the artist within you with the Sisters of Providence

By Jason Moon | August 18, 2023 |

‘Art invites us to an encounter, which is a gift – a spiritual gift that might bring us into a deeper relationship with God.’

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Oral history: Sister Cathy Campbell the storyteller

By Debbie Griffey | May 31, 2023 |

Even though Cathy loved the Teen Star job, she felt a restlessness gnawing at her. Should she be a professional journalist or did Providence have other plans for her? 

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Sister Anna Fan shares her story as a fully professed Sister of Providence

By Sister Anna Fan | May 24, 2023 |

I believe that God knows what is the best for me. I believe God wants me to take the journey that will enrich my life more and deeper. For almost nine years I have been a Sister of Providence. My vocation led me to leave my comfort zone and drew me closer to God.

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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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