Imagine my surprise, when coming to the WPC office this morning, that outside of my door I find a bag full of goodies! The attached note only had my name on it and from “St. Nick”. As many know, St. Nicholas is the patron saint of children and is known the world over for his love, kindness and generosity. There…
To those of you who have been following my Women of Providence Facebook page you know that we have been very involved in creating and launching our new website. The person most responsible for this beautiful make-over is none other than Marilyn Dale. As you can see from the website, Marilyn is very creative and understands well the mission and…
Thanksgiving Day 2018 is upon us! Here in the WPC office I just want to express my gratitude for all of you who are a part of the WPC “family” of supporters either on Facebook or on our new website. I feel very grateful for this particular ministry and the many wonderful people I have met because of it. So…
At the end of October 2018, as many of you who follow my Facebook page know, I moved the WPC office. I was thankful to find new space in the rectory of the parish where I grew up back in the day! It is not too far from where I live now so I am grateful that my commute is…
Members of the WPC Executive Committee were treated to unusual accommodations for their meeting Nov. 3-4, 2018. Host, Sr. Dawn Tomaszewski, reserved individual hermitages for three of the four members. These hermitages are located on the property of the Sisters of Providence at St. Mary of the Woods, IN. Here members enjoyed beautiful sunrises, quiet surroundings, and wonderful rest after…
The Executive Committee of the Women of Providence met at St. Mary-of-the-Woods, IN, November 3-4 for the 2018 fall meeting. Sr. Dawn Tomaszewski was our host for the meeting. The officers reviewed data from the June Providence Event, heard and discussed all the Executive Director reports as given by Barbara McMullen, and discussed the Finance Report given by treasurer, Alice…
The Women of Providence in Collaboration support the LCWR’s “Resolution to Action” statement on Mid-term Elections. This is a crucial time in our country as many Americans go to vote. There are many issues such as healthcare, immigration, second amendment rights, gun violence, border protection but also separation of children from their parents, and civility in our rhetoric with others.…
The Sisters of Divine Providence gathered in France recently at their Motherhouse for their General Chapter. Re-elected was their Superior General, Sr. Susan Baumann from the American Province and Sr. Marie Noelle Oussen from the Province of Madagascar as General Councilor. Newly elected as General Councilor was Sr. Janet Carr from the American Province and as General Councilor and Vicar Sr.…
Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul, Kingston, Ontario – In our solidarity with the poor, the victims of unjust distribution of wealth which exists in the world, we oppose inhuman conditions, seek justice and respect human dignity. We spare no efforts to awaken consciences to the demands of social justice in the light of the Gospel and the…
Sisters of Divine Providence, Marie de la Roche Province – The Sisters of Divine Providence build on the legacy our founders, Bishop Wilhelm Emmanuel von Ketteler and Mother Marie de la Roche, by challenging Sisters and Associates to live and work for justice and peace. Implement the justice ministry as set forth at the General & Provincial Chapters. Educate Sisters…
