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FAQ about Providence Associates
1.) Who are the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind.? The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind., is a Congregation of women religious founded in 1840 by Mother Theodore Guerin and her five companion sisters who were sent as missionaries from Ruillé-sur-Loir in France to establish the new mission. The primary purpose or mission of the Congregation is to “honor Divine Providence and to further God’s loving plans… Continue reading
Meet Sister Dawn

that scripture passage: Wherever your treasure lies, there also is your heart. We do treasure our associates, and the various programs and activities that have been created show that: the orientation sessions, the one-on-one companion program, the commitment and renewals ceremonies, the retreats — even the existence of an advisory board, composed of associates, sisters and staff members to help lead the way. And more and more, we are including o… Continue reading
Providence Associates Advisory Board members

r for my parents. I had the privilege and honor of caring for my mom for the last four years of her life and for my dad the past 71/2 years. In addition to that responsibility, I also journey with several women as a spiritual companion/ life coach. Currently, I am in the midst of transitioning from my responsibility as caregiver to discerning God’s call for me in the next step of my journey. 3.) What is your connection to the Congregation?… Continue reading
Mutual relationship of sisters and associates
ter Kate Kuenstler, PHJC, Canon Lawyer.) Development of Religious Congregations in the United States of America Foundation Period of the Sisters of Providence – 1840 – 1899 Oct. 22, 1840 – Mother Theodore Guerin, and her five companions: Sisters Vincent Ferrer, Basilide, Olympiad, Mary Xavier and Mary Liguori arrived at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. In 1896 there were 522 professed Sisters of Providence. According to Sister Kate Kuenstler, the founder… Continue reading
Sister Mary Alice (RIP), founding director

also a spiritual director. Tell us more about this ministry. What do you enjoy most about this ministry? It must be very sacred to share one’s spiritual journey, is it not? For me, the role of the spiritual director is one of companioning a person in her/his spiritual life journey as she/he seeks to be attentive to the presence and experience of God in her/his life — in daily life, ordinary experiences, critical times, in relationships, in recogn… Continue reading
Providence Associates calendar
June 2013 29 – Jul 1: Providence Associate Annual Meeting September 2013 7: Providence Associates Advisory Board Meeting October 2013 5: Providence Candidate-Associates Orientation November 2013 9: Providence Associates Rite of Commitment Ceremony… Continue reading
Events
…s & Special Masses Mass for the Solemnity of the Nativity of John the Baptist will take place at 11 am on Monday, June 24, in the Church of the Immaculate Conception. 29 – Jul 1: Providence Associate Annual Meeting Providence Associates The Annual Meeting will take place starting on Saturday, June 29, and conclude Monday, July 1. This session is open to Providence Associates only. 29: Jubilee Mass Feast Days & Special Masses Sisters of Providence… Continue reading
Meet Debbie, PA

nship. A Providence Associate since 2008, Debbie will begin her duties on Feb. 1, 2012. Shortly after the death last March of Sister Mary Alice Zander, founding director of the relationship, Debbie was named to the Providence Associates Advisory Board. Since then, Debbie has volunteered many hours assisting Sister Diane Mason, director, with the Annual Gathering, orientations, and first commitment and renewal ceremonies. Debbie earned a master’s… Continue reading
Events

…s & Special Masses Mass for the Solemnity of the Nativity of John the Baptist will take place at 11 am on Monday, June 24, in the Church of the Immaculate Conception. 29 – Jul 1: Providence Associate Annual Meeting Providence Associates The Annual Meeting will take place starting on Saturday, June 29, and conclude Monday, July 1. This session is open to Providence Associates only. 29: Jubilee Mass Feast Days & Special Masses Sisters of Providence… Continue reading
