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...Providence Associate Lori Strawn Wichita, Kansas “My purposeful connection with the Sisters of Providence has renewed my soul, deepened my spiritual connection and stirred hope for the future.” Providence Associate Tara Lane West Terre Haute, Indiana Who are the PAs? What do we do? As Providence Associates, we strive to live in our individual lives the Sisters of Providence vision of helping to create a more just and hope-filled world through prayer, education, service and advocacy. Learn more about us...

...Providence family. Providence Associate Kaitlyn Willy (below in black) shares how she found her community as a Providence Associate. Providence Associates join hands in prayer during a gathering. Justice “The Providence community is welcoming, spiritually centered in Providence, and justice orientated.” — Providence Associate Diann Neu, Silver Spring, Maryland Providence Associates brainstorm ideas for caring for Earth after reflecting on the Sisters of Providence land ethic document. Being informed and working toward justice are important in our Providence community. You...

...Providence Associate! Now what? In addition to living out your Providence Associate commitment you created, there are many opportunities for spiritual growth, community building, service and mission now available to you as a Providence Associate. Providence Associates are expected to join a Providence Circle. Providence Circles are small group gatherings of Providence Associates who meet regularly in person or virtually for prayer, faith sharing, learning or a theme the group decides to focus on. It is a great method for...

Sister Paula Damiano with Providence Associate Shawn Shamsaie. What do Providence Associates do? As a Providence Associate, you are asked to join the Sisters of Providence in our mission of collaborating with others to create a more just and hope-filled world through prayer, education, service and advocacy. This may mean doing no more than what you already do in your everyday life. So many people are already giving within their community to help people in need. Some help at the...

...Providence Associate Candidate Gail Smith and her companion Sister Cathy Campbell talk during orientation. Sisters and candidate Providence Associates gather for a social and for prayer the evening before the orientation. Here, Sister Mary Montgomery joins in the prayer. Providence Associate Candidate Cindy Montgomery speaks to others at her table. Providence Associates Assistant Director Debbie Dillow addresses those gathered. Sister Dorothy Rasche, right, points something out to her Providence Associate Candidate Julie Mansard during a walk. Table sharing with Providence...

...God and with the Sisters of Providence community? Learn more about becoming a Providence Associate. Join us! Sister Joan Kirkpatrick and her Providence Associate Candidate Companion Sue Sheeran enjoy the beautiful day while getting to know one another better New Providence Associate candidates are blessed by the Providence community Providence Associate Candidate Mary Gemma speaks with her sister companion Providence Associate Marilyn Webb companions candidate Carol Ann Woodfall Candidate Rita O’Donohue and her sister companion Sister Mary Rita Griffin walk...

Are you being called to a deeper relationship with the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods? Become a Providence Associate! Apply here “Our 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.” Sister Diane Mason, former director of Providence Associates How to apply Apply by June 30 each year to begin the journey...

...walk. Providence Associates Assistant Director Debbie Dillow introduces General Officer Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp. Providence Associates Assistant Director Debbie Dillow addresses those gathered. Providence Associate Candidate Cindy Montgomery speaks to others at her table. Providence Associate Candidate Cathy Dearing during a prayer time. Providence Associate Candidate Gail Smith and her companion Sister Cathy Campbell talk during orientation. Table sharing with Providence Associate Candidate Bonnie Wilson, center, and her companion Sister Martha Wessel. Providence Associates and companions bless each other during a...

...18 years and older, who share their own unique gifts and talents with others while walking with the Sisters of Providence. The Providence Associate relationship with the Sisters of Providence began in 2007. Currently, there are more than 300 Providence Associates in the United States and Taiwan. Accepted applicants spend a year meeting one-on-one on a regular basis with a Sister of Providence or Providence Associate companion. During the meetings, the candidates and their companions learn and share about Providence...

...environmental practices into their lives. Visiting during Sunday’s social with sisters and associates are from left: Sisters Claire Hanson, Jeanne Hagelskamp, Anji Fan and Providence Associate Gene Majewski. Sister Diane Mason, left, director of Providence Associates, visits with Providence Associates William Seth Adams and Amy Donohue-Adams during Sunday’s social. Gathered Providence Associates raise their hands during a prayer session on Sunday. Sisters of Providence, Providence Associates and Sisters of Providence ministry partners gather for a photo after Mondays annual meeting....

“A Providence Associate is someone who is in relationship with the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Relationship here includes all the characteristics one would associate with that word — love, support, help with one another’s needs, interest in one another’s interests — all this while maintaining one’s own individuality. Associates are truly an integral part in the community of the Sisters of Providence.” — Marilyn Webb, Providence Associate, Brownsburg, Indiana Is God calling you to something more as a...

...of the Immaculate Conception bell tower refurbished and associated church projects completed (2016). Other noteworthy events: Providence Cristo Rey High School opens in Indianapolis (2007); Apostolic Visitation visitors at SMW (2010); process concluded by Vatican (2015); significantly increased programming at Providence Spirituality and Conference Center and White Violet Center for Eco-Justice (2011 ff.); sponsored institutions/ministry assessment process; subsequent decisions (2012ff.); introduced livestream broadcasts of communication nights and wake services (2013); invited Providence Associates to attend some sessions of the SP...