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Providence Associates
Walk with God with us Become a Providence Associate Are you looking for something more? Spiritual enrichment? Support? Community? Mentors? A sense of mission? God may be nudging you toward the Providence Associate relationship with the Sisters of Providence! We are women and men of varying faith traditions who walk with the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. Together with the sisters, we follow God’s lead in bringing love, mercy and justice to a world in need. We share...
Frequently Asked Questions
...in which they live and minister, to make those with whom they minister feel comfortable and to best enable sisters to do their work. Sisters of Providence all wear a distinguishable white and silver cross as a religious, unifying symbol of the Congregation. When were the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods founded? The Congregation of the Sisters of Providence was founded in 1840 by Saint Mother Theodore Guerin. How does a person become a Sister of Providence? Most current...
General Superiors
...a total of 36 years. In 1890 during the administration of Mother Mary Cleophas the sisters moved into the new Providence and the Golden Jubilee of the Congregation was celebrated. The Exhibit for the World’s Fair of 1893 was planned and executed. Due to her entreaties Bishop Chatard initiated the process for the Cause of Mother Theodore. Under her direction a strong program for the education of the sisters was developed, with sisters being sent for higher studies. The Academy...
What we do
...Providence family. Providence Associate Kaitlyn Willy (below in black) shares how she found her community as a Providence Associate. Providence Associates join hands in prayer during a gathering. Justice “The Providence community is welcoming, spiritually centered in Providence, and justice orientated.” — Providence Associate Diann Neu, Silver Spring, Maryland Providence Associates brainstorm ideas for caring for Earth after reflecting on the Sisters of Providence land ethic document. Being informed and working toward justice are important in our Providence community. You...
Saint Mother Theodore Guerin’s Story
...visible. Where all had seemed hopeless and impossible, now there was hope. She put into practice her philosophy of “Love the children first, and then teach them.” Misunderstood A misunderstanding and false accusations brought an end to Sister St. Theodore’s ministry at Rennes. Mother Mary, the Sisters of Providence general superior, had found it necessary to stand up to Father Dujarie, the founder of the Sisters of Providence and Ruille. He was using funds from the sisters to try to...
Honoring you
Your gifts of time, talent and treasure make all the difference in furthering the mission and ministries of the Sisters of Providence. Please know that as a donor, you remain in the daily prayers of the Sisters of Providence, and every month, a Mass is offered in the Church of the Immaculate Conception for you and your intentions. “May they see themselves as channels of Your Providence reaching into the lives of others by their gifts of love each day....
Meet some newer members
...lobby in Washington, D.C. Interests and hobbies: social justice, reading, soccer, running, yoga, writing, TV What attracted you to religious life with the Sisters of Providence? Relationship. I got to know the Sisters of Providence while living with Sister Tracey Horan before she joined the community, and through her met many other Sisters of Providence. I saw the life and joy sisters exuded and how much fun they had. I saw many sisters engaged deeply with issues that I also...
Books & Resources
...and about Sisters of Providence. Goodreads At Goodreads, we maintain some (incomplete) lists of books about Sisters of Providence and books written by individual Sisters of Providence. Internet Archive Archive.org has some digital copies of various Sisters of Providence publications over the years, as well as some audio files. Visit the Sisters of Providence on the Internet Archive. Wikipedia & Wikimedia Commons A variety of files and articles about the Sisters of Providence can be found on Wikimedia sites. Some...
More ways to give
...giving guidelines. The Sisters of Providence are a 501(c)(3) corporation. Verification of our tax exempt status is available. Gifts to the Sisters of Providence are tax exempt. The Sisters of Providence are NOT considered an educational institution. If the company’s guidelines indicate they do not match gifts to religious organizations, the Sisters of Providence probably do not qualify for a matching gift from this company. For any questions or more information on how to give to the Sisters of Providence,...
The process of becoming a Providence Associate
...Providence Associate! Now what? In addition to living out your Providence Associate commitment you created, there are many opportunities for spiritual growth, community building, service and mission now available to you as a Providence Associate. Providence Associates are expected to join a Providence Circle. Providence Circles are small group gatherings of Providence Associates who meet regularly in person or virtually for prayer, faith sharing, learning or a theme the group decides to focus on. It is a great method for...
Sister Mary Lois Hennel
...St. Gabriel Province, Indianapolis (1975-76); Province Staff, St. Gabriel Province, Indianapolis (1976-78); Bookkeeper, Continental Convalescent Center, Indianapolis (1976-78); Bookkeeper/Secretary, Continental Convalescent Center, Indianapolis (1979-80); Assistant to Business Manager/Motherhouse Operations, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1980-82); Payroll Account Plant Business Office, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1982-84); Finance Clerk/Cashier, Central Business Office, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1994-96); Staff, Central Business Office, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1996-2002); Residential Services/Treasurer for Owens Hall, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2002-18); Providence Food...
History Timeline 1840-1926
...memorial in Washington, DC called “The Nuns of the Battlefield” honors the Sisters of Providence and other sisters who helped during the war. Read more about Sisters of Providence during the Civil War. 1863 Sisters of Providence now number 100 members. 1865 President Abraham Lincoln assassinated on Good Friday. General Robert E. Lee officially surrendered on April 9, 1865 and the civil war was officially declared over in August 1866. 1868–1874 Administration of Mother Anastasie Brown 1873 Panic of 1873...