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Living the Legacy in a Global Modern Society: An Intercultural, Intergenerational Mission Experience

The Congregation of the Sisters of Divine Providence, in collaboration with La Roche University, has planned an experience entitled, Living the Legacy in a Global Modern Society: An Intercultural, Intergenerational Mission Experience. This experience will take place in Rome from June 10-21, 2019, at the site of La Roche University’s Study Abroad program, the Salvadorian Sisters’ property, Villa Maria. Pictured [...]

By |2019-05-17T11:49:23-05:00June 24, 2019|*CDP Rhode Island*, What's New, WPC news|Comments Off on Living the Legacy in a Global Modern Society: An Intercultural, Intergenerational Mission Experience

Immigration Bills in Congress

The Women of Providence join the Social Mission Office of LCWR in supporting  refugees and championing the passage of H.R. 6, the DREAM and Promise Act of 2019.   "The United States has a long and proud history of welcoming immigrants and sheltering refugees.  Women religious have been blessed to be able to accompany immigrant and refugee communities for almost 300 [...]

By |2019-06-06T15:11:49-05:00June 19, 2019|Social Justice, What's New|Comments Off on Immigration Bills in Congress

La Roche College Transitions to University Status

La Roche College announced that the Pennsylvania Department of Education approved its application to become La Roche University effective March 26, 2019. Sister Candace Introcaso, CDP, Ph.D., president of La Roche, announced the transition during a celebration for students, faculty and staff. Alumni and friends from across the country and world joined the president for the announcement via Facebook Live. [...]

By |2019-05-16T11:17:10-05:00June 17, 2019|*CDP Marie de la Roche*, What's New|Comments Off on La Roche College Transitions to University Status

A Memorable Visit to Peru

November 21, 2018, Sister Gayle Desarmia and Providence Associate Mary Olenick left Kingston for Peru. They spent two weeks visiting the Sisters of Providence and the Providence Associates in Carabayllo, Peru. This trip was memorable because Mary was the first Canadian Associate to visit the Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul mission in Peru. Each day unfolded with [...]

By |2019-06-05T11:49:44-05:00June 6, 2019|*SP St. Vincent de Paul*, What's New|Comments Off on A Memorable Visit to Peru

Sisters Elect New Provincial at Chapter

The Sisters of Divine Providence in Melbourne, Kentucky had many important decisions to make this past spring.  April 25-27 marked the Chapter of Elections, when delegates  elected a new provincial, Sr. Barbara Rohe. The provincial will help determine the number of councilors who will serve on a leadership team for the next five years. Sisters reflected on and discussed the [...]

By |2019-06-05T11:46:17-05:00June 6, 2019|*CDP Kentucky*, What's New|Comments Off on Sisters Elect New Provincial at Chapter

A Peruvian Mother’s Story

La Posada Providencia is a refugee house in San Benito, Texas sponsored by the Sisters of Divine Providence of Allison Park, PA.  This ministry was started by the former province in St. Louis, MO.  For many years now Sisters and staff have "welcomed the stranger" to  our country.  With the immigration crisis at our borders, La Posada has been overwhelmed [...]

By |2019-06-05T13:44:48-05:00June 5, 2019|*CDP Marie de la Roche*, What's New|Comments Off on A Peruvian Mother’s Story

New Home Found for Fine Feathered Chickens Formerly Residing at Genesis Center

Dear Friends, Today, Wayne and I sent Bets, Foxy, Jo-Jo and Phyllis off to join a new family of goats and yes, a large family of chickens (at least larger than four). I felt like the Mother Hen sending them off to “chicken camp.” There was some relief knowing they would be well cared for by Kate and Joe, their [...]

By |2019-05-26T09:30:19-05:00June 3, 2019|What's New|Comments Off on New Home Found for Fine Feathered Chickens Formerly Residing at Genesis Center

Journey with the Spirit through Art

The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN are holding a four day retreat from July 11-14th.  This is a retreat where you will join Sr. Rosemary Schmalz in guided art exercises, integrated with prayer, and you'll explore, as on a journey, how you see your world, yourself and those you love.  Absolutely no art skill is required.  Sounds interesting!  [...]

By |2019-05-30T13:56:50-05:00May 30, 2019|*SP St.-Mary-of-the-Woods*, What's New|Comments Off on Journey with the Spirit through Art

Associate Committee Members Reflect on Their Leadership Experience

Providence Associate Program in its functioning. Currently 11 Associates and Sisters serve on the Committee. They are Associate Director Patricia St. Amand, chair, and Associates Connie Canata, Jim Clifford, Aida Gaouette, Dan McCavick, Patty McGovern, Dan Therrien, and Betty Wilda; and Sisters Julie Crane, Mary Martin de Porres Grisé and Geraldine Noonan. Ann Oberlander S. Mary Martin [...]

By |2019-05-17T11:48:05-05:00May 27, 2019|*SP Holyoke*, Associates, What's New|Comments Off on Associate Committee Members Reflect on Their Leadership Experience

WPC Governing Board Elects New Officers

The WPC Governing Board met on April 10-11, 2019 for their annual meeting in Westfield, MA, at the Genesis Spirituality and Life Center. On April 11, as part of the agenda items, was the election of officers for the Executive Committee of the Board. The new officers are Sr. Dawn Tomaszewski, SP—Chair, Sr. Kathleen Popko, SP—Vice Chair, Sr. Karin Dufault, [...]

By |2019-05-16T11:12:56-05:00May 24, 2019|What's New, WPC news|Comments Off on WPC Governing Board Elects New Officers
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