Jessica Vitente’s journey to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (SP), Indiana, included God tugging at her heart in “many ways.” “The more I ran away from exploring the idea of becoming a religious sister, the more I was not at peace,” Jessica said. “The moment I gave God the consent to work with me and through me is [...]
“We have the power to do something about this. I definitely believe we are making a difference,” said Sister Tracey Horan, pausing while heading north to take part in her annual retreat. Pictured: Sister Tracey Horan translates at a peaceful demonstration in Brazil, Indiana, advocating for a more just immigration system. Sister Tracey was explaining her ministry. For two years, she [...]
“Our Providence Associates are carrying the Sisters of Providence charism of love, mercy and justice to places we are not. Our associates are sincerely and intentionally living out the mission of the Sisters of Providence, honoring Divine Providence,” said Sister Diane Mason, who retired in December from her ministry as director of Providence Associates of the Sisters of Providence of [...]
Sister My Huong Pham finally feels at home. “I feel bold and official,” she said, “a Sister of Providence.” For Sister My Huong, a process that began three years ago came to completion on Sunday, February 25. On that day, Sister My Huong transferred her perpetual vows to the Congregation of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, during liturgy [...]
At the 2016 General Chapter, the Sisters of Providence created a chapter direction to increase the Congregation’s “awareness that we are an international, multi-cultural community.” Our New Membership Team has been reading the book “Living Mission Interculturally: Faith, Culture, and the Renewal of Praxis,” by Anthony Gittins, which discusses a way of intercultural living underpinned by faith, virtue and a [...]
The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods and Providence Associates celebrated 10 years in relationship November 17-19, 2017. In celebration, a new wall display was unveiled in Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, on the way to the shrine of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin. In the words of the vision statement, Providence Associates “further the charism of the Sisters of Providence [...]
