Not too long ago I read a story about the "Joy of Turtles" by Joni Woelfel. In it she told the story of finding a mother turtle who had laid eggs in her flower bed. The turtle deposited her eggs after digging a deep hole, carefully covering them so no trace could be found, and then within an hour she [...]
In November, the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods community begins a year of celebration highlighting the 100th anniversary of the Congregation’s mission to China. As a first step, sisters, staff, associates and others began reading “Against All Odds,” a biography of the sisters’ mission written by Sister Ann Colette Wolf. A summer retreat is also being planned. The Congregation [...]
Listeners ask a variety of questions from "workplace woes" to "holier than thou friends" on the Ask Sister podcast with Sister Clara and Sister Maxine. A surprise guest sister is also brought in by phone. CLICK HERE to listen to the podcast.
Friday, September 27th dawned picture perfect, just the right sunny, autumn weather for the Sisters of Providence Grand Opening of Hillside Residence. The attractive new building features 34 affordable rental units plus two units dedicated for respite care. Its innovative program is designed for frail elders whose healthcare needs will be met through the Mercy LIFE (PACE) program situated on [...]
The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, honored their 75-year, 70-year, and 60-year Jubilarians on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2019. The 75-year Jubilarians, pictured above including (front) Sister Miriam Clare Stoll and (back, third and fourth from left) Sister Florence Norton and Sister Mildred Giesler. They are photographed with (back, from left) General Councilors Sister Mary Beth Klingel, Sister Lisa [...]
The Sisters in Peru have been invited to accept a new corporate mission. The mission is located in Ayacucho, and more specifically, in the Victor Fajardo Province, in the village of Huancapi. Ayacucho is a department of Peru, located in the south-central Andes of the country. Its capital is Ayacucho. The region was one of the hardest hit by terrorism [...]
Sister Marie-Thérèse Gnamazo of Cameroon made first profession of vows as a Sister of Providence in a multicultural liturgy on Nov. 23, in the chapel at St. Joseph Residence, Seattle. The ceremony was attended by guests from the West Coast, Canada, El Salvador, the Philippines, Chile, France and Cameroon. Those from Cameroon who couldn’t attend in person celebrated virtually via [...]
Combined, the eighty-three Sisters of Divine Providence in the U.S. Province represent almost five thousand years of religious life (4770 years to be exact). How might this vast well of experience and spiritual wisdom be tapped in an ongoing way as the American Province moves into the future? Following the close of Chapter at the end of June last year, [...]
Friday, March 6 (1 p.m) to Sunday, March 8 (2 p.m.) This retreat at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods is for Women Religious who have experienced any type of sexual abuse or trauma. Presented by Rachel Waltz, DNB, APRN-BC an a team that will focus on healing and empowerment. One-on-one counseling will be available for those in need of support. It is advisable [...]
In this latest issue of Collaboration there is much to celebrate! Women of Providence are definitely on the move in some new and exciting ways. Some congregations are taking on new missions, as the CDPs in Peru tell us in their story; others are celebrating anniversaries of ministries over the years. While some congregations are coming to completion and turning [...]
