In these days of so much unrest, destruction of property, the terrible and unnecessary death of George Floyd, the pandemic, and the ugly sin of racism in our country, this message from the Office of Social Concerns of LCWR seems appropriate to post here. It is about inequality and poverty and the need for us to confront these issues and [...]
This article comes from our member congregation, the Sisters of Divine Providence in San Antonio, Texas. It speaks of their involvement with a community organizing group in their area. The Congregation of Divine Providence of San Antonio is a member of the community organizing groups Communities Organized for Public Service (COPS) and Metro Alliance. These groups are afflilated with the [...]
This article comes from the Sisters of providence in Holyoke, MA and tells how they are coping with the coronavirus. The Sisters of Providence and all their ministries have been focused on preparing for the arrival of the coronavirus in Massachusetts since February. Their Governor declared a state of emergency on March 24 and closed non—essential businesses and ordered all [...]
The Sisters of Divine Providence from Allison Park, PA used their building to give witness to hope during this time of the pandemic. The Sisters of the Marie de la Roche province reached out to their friends, supporters, and partners in mission during the pandemic to unite in their mission of making God’s Providence visible in the world. Through emails, [...]
At the end of the Providence Event in June, that has since been cancelled due to Covid 19, there was to be a Gathering of the Sisters under 55 on that last Sunday afternoon. I know that the Board and I were both really happy that our younger, newer members would have the opportunity to gather together and form relationships [...]
Women of Providence Spring 2020 newsletter features wonderful stories of how Providence Sisters and their Associates have been responding to the needs of people during the pandemic. Not at all surprising because when it comes to meeting the needs of the day and its people—Providence Sisters are there! Whether it is through prayer, making masks or stocking food pantries, we [...]
Our Divine Providence Sisters and Associates were asked to reflect on how we are experiencing Providence in the Pandemic. One of our Sisters, Marilyn McMillin, wrote about time and its gift to us in these challenging days. I wanted to share her reflection with all of you. "Julie Andrews had a television show many years ago. At the end of [...]
Friends, family, alums, staff and other supporters of the Sisters of Providence have described Saint Mary-of-the-Woods as a peaceful, holy place. They have cherished relationships with the Congregation and our beautiful, sacred grounds in Indiana. Because of this, the Congregation has been asked periodically about the possibility of having loved ones buried at the Woods. The leadership team of the [...]
One of my close friends shared her poem with me..."A Covid Eastering." While we are still in the Easter season, and still in the midst of the Covid 19 pandemic, I thought it a poignant piece to share with all of you. We do indeed continue to rise...and to witness the sheer sacrifice of first responders, health care workers, grocery [...]
One day long ago, maybe 20 years ago, during a guided tour of the Sainte-Anne de Beaupré Chapel of the Immaculate Conception, a Sister of Providence exclaimed: “But, Mother Gamelin is not here among the Founders of the Church of Quebec!" and the guide replied: "Well, it is up to you to submit a request.” This is how, more than [...]
