The Providence Justice Collaborative of the Women of Providence is a relatively new sub group of WPC. It is comprised of the Justice Promoters of the WPC member congregations, sometimes known as the JPIC--Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation Director. In the short time they have been together as a group they sponsored a workshop on the Doctrine of Discovery [...]
Today is the 4th of July, the day we Americans celebrate Independence Day. We remember that 246 years ago we gained our independence from Great Britain. Today I hope that many Americans will take the opportunity to thank God for the abundant and providential blessings we have received in our country. When we look around the world, unfortunately, we see [...]
The Sisters of Providence of Mother Joseph Province in Seattle, WA have a mission in Camaroon. From there came Sr. Maria-Therese Gnamazo who now wishes to help discern and nurture vocations in her own hometown. Here is what she shares about that hope. Nothing unusual about a Sister of Providence helping young women discern their vocations. But for Sister Marie-Thérèse [...]
The Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul in Kingston, Ontario, Canada share stories of the past and present as well as hope for the future. Sr. Jeannette Filthaut, SP writes about this special celebration in the following article. We have lived the Charism and Mission for over 160 years, since our founding in Kingston, Ontario by Sisters of [...]
The Sisters of Providence of St. Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana elected a new leadership team at their 40th Chapter meetings. Sister Dawn Tomaszewski, SP, was re-elected as General Superior of the Congregation. Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp, SP, will continue serving in leadership as she was elected Vicar/General Treasurer. Elected as General Councilors were Sister Laura Parker, SP, Sister Anne Therese Falkenstein, SP and [...]
In this blog I am sharing with all of you excerpts from a letter we received from our Congregational Leader, Sr. Maria Fest, for the feast of Holy Trinity. It is also the day our Congregational Chapter will begin and so I am also asking you for prayers for our community. Please pray that the Holy Spirit will guide all [...]
WPC is happy to announce that the Board has hired a new WPC Executive Director, Mary Stanco, HM. Mary is a Humility of Mary Sister from Villa Maria, PA. Mary’s personal strengths and qualifications align with the needs and mission of the Women of Providence in Collaboration.
Today we celebrate Memorial Day. The day when we take time to remember our fallen military heroes and to say thank you for their sacrifice. Many people this weekend may visit a cemetery to place flowers on the grave of one of their loved ones who died in our nation’s wars or other military actions. In some places, like Arlington [...]
The Sisters of Providence at St. Mary of the Woods, IN witnessed eighteen women and men make commitments as Providence Associates last Fall with plenty of others on the way! This article comes from Jason Moon, who works in their Mission Advancement Office. "Eighteen people recently deepened their relationships with the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. On Saturday, [...]
The Women of Providence in Collaboration support the LCWR statement about the mass shooting in Ulvade, Texas and join with others who say "Enough is Enough"! Our hearts are broken at the loss of innocent children's lives as well as the brave teachers who died trying to protect them. The LCWR statement made on Wed, 2022-05-25 15:56 by asanders "Our [...]
