New Leadership Team begins term at Sisters of Providence, Mother Joseph Province

Four Sisters of Providence began a five-year term of leadership and service for Mother Joseph Province on Jan. 1, 2020: Sister Barbara Schamber, provincial leader, and Sisters Jacqueline Fernandes, Karen Hawkins and Margarita Hernandez as provincial councilors. In addition, two laypeople have been appointed to serve on the Leadership Team: David Neisius, provincial treasurer and Elinor Alexander, provincial secretary. The [...]

By |2020-02-13T14:27:00-06:00April 7, 2020|*SP Mother Joseph*, What's New|Comments Off on New Leadership Team begins term at Sisters of Providence, Mother Joseph Province
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Sister Marie-Thérèse Gnamazo professes first vows as a Sister of Providence

Sister Marie-Thérèse Gnamazo of Cameroon made first profession of vows as a Sister of Providence in a multicultural liturgy on Nov. 23, in the chapel at St. Joseph Residence, Seattle. The ceremony was attended by guests from the West Coast, Canada, El Salvador, the Philippines, Chile, France and Cameroon. Those from Cameroon who couldn’t attend in person celebrated virtually via [...]

By |2020-02-13T14:22:50-06:00February 21, 2020|*SP Mother Joseph*, What's New|Comments Off on Sister Marie-Thérèse Gnamazo professes first vows as a Sister of Providence
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Prayers for Chile and Haiti

Following the recent events that occurred in Chile and Haiti, the Sisters of Providence from Montreal would like to share with the WPC family the letters sent by the Provincial Superiors of Bernarda Morin Province and Émilie-Gamelin Province concerning the violent outbreaks in both countries. United in prayer for peace, asking that the voice of the poor may be heard, [...]

By |2019-10-30T13:56:31-05:00October 31, 2019|*SP Emilie-Gamelin*, *SP Montreal*, *SP Mother Joseph*, Social Justice, What's New|Comments Off on Prayers for Chile and Haiti
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Sister Rosa Nguyen Talks about Religious Life

Sister Rosa Nguyen is a Sister of Providence from Mother Joseph Province in Seattle, WA.  She ministers at Providence High School in Burbank, California.  She has ministered there for more than four years but she is the only remaining Sister of Providence working there today.   She grew up in a Catholic family in Viet Nam and entered the Sisters of [...]

By |2019-07-25T13:57:52-05:00August 5, 2019|*SP Mother Joseph*, Be Inspired, Providence, Spotlight, Uncategorized, What's New|Comments Off on Sister Rosa Nguyen Talks about Religious Life
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Sisters of Providence in El Salvador

In 1995, five Sisters of Providence took up residence in the village of La Papalota, in the Department of Usulután in El Salvador, ministering to rural communities in the Bajo Lempa region. Twenty-four years later, much has changed in this part of El Salvador, but the Sisters of Providence continue their work, inspired by the faith and courage of the [...]

By |2019-02-05T14:59:08-06:00March 12, 2019|*SP Mother Joseph*, What's New|Comments Off on Sisters of Providence in El Salvador
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Sister Rita Ferschweiler Celebrates Her 100th birthday

Sister Rita Ferschweiler, the last Sister of Providence to serve as a hospital administrator in Portland, Oregon, celebrated her 100th birthday at a liturgy and luncheon in Seattle on March 16.  This year she also marks her 75th year of religious life. Sister is pictured on the right. Celebrant for the Mass was Rev. James Eblen;  Father William Treacy and [...]

By |2018-09-22T14:18:50-05:00August 30, 2018|*SP Mother Joseph*, Spotlight|Comments Off on Sister Rita Ferschweiler Celebrates Her 100th birthday
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Sister Leaves Hispanic Ministry, Returns to Chile: Three years as a missionary and evangelist stretched into 26

Sister Silvia Troncoso (Sister Maria Silvia de Jesus) came to Washington State’s Yakima Valley from Bernarda Morin Province in Chile in 1992 as a missionary. Today, she is 86 years old, has been a Sister of Providence for 68 years, and has now returned to Chile. Pictured above: Sister Silvia Troncoso is surrounded by some of the Hispanic youth who [...]

By |2018-09-22T14:19:44-05:00August 30, 2018|*SP Mother Joseph*, Spotlight|Comments Off on Sister Leaves Hispanic Ministry, Returns to Chile: Three years as a missionary and evangelist stretched into 26
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IMMIGRATION, HUMAN TRAFFICKING, ABOLISHING THE DEATH PENALTY

Sisters of Providence, Mother Joseph Province - We, the Sisters of Providence, Mother Joseph Province, continue to advocate for immigration reform and support those who are doing direct service, We work for an end to human trafficking through advocacy and support for those directly involved in offering services, as well as participate in a monthly vigil to end human trafficking; [...]

By |2018-10-09T13:39:58-05:00August 1, 2018|*SP Mother Joseph*, Statement on Social Justice|Comments Off on IMMIGRATION, HUMAN TRAFFICKING, ABOLISHING THE DEATH PENALTY
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Province Welcomes Marie-Thérèse Gnamazo, of Cameroon, to the Novitiate

In a joyous celebration in Seattle on December 12, Marie-Thérèse Gnamazo of Cameroon officially became Sister Marie-Thérèse, SP. The Sisters of Providence who first met her when she came to Seattle for a “Come and See” experience in 2008-09 were thrilled to welcome her into Mother Joseph Province. Marie-Thérèse had returned to Cameroon as a Providence Associate inspired by the [...]

By |2018-09-23T09:26:41-05:00January 22, 2018|*SP Mother Joseph*|Comments Off on Province Welcomes Marie-Thérèse Gnamazo, of Cameroon, to the Novitiate
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