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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...

...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...

...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...

...to visit for a few hours or a day. There is much to see and do. Start your visit at the welcome center located in Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, where we will be happy to help you plan your time. Individuals, families and groups will all find something interesting when they visit the Sisters of Providence. Becoming a Sister of Providence Who can become a Sister of Providence We welcome single, Catholic women between the ages of 18 and...

...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...

...year, I have been serving at Mission Advancement, Providence Food Pantry and visiting the sisters in health care. Apart from receiving instruction in Providence Spirituality, Sisters of Providence Constitutions and education in the Inter-Community Pre-Novitiate about community living, discernment, Second Vatican Council among other themes. Interests and hobbies — I am passionate about catechizing adults, Liturgy, calligraphy and traveling among other interests. What attracted you to religious life with the Sisters of Providence — One of the characteristics that attracted...

During its 26th Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 18, in honor of the 30th anniversary of White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, a ministry of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, the Congregation honored the four directors the ministry has had since its inception. White Violet Center was established in 1996. The honored directors included Sister Ann Sullivan, SP, founder of White Violet Center; Sister Maureen Freeman, CSJ; Lorrie Heber; and Mary Riley. Prior to this year’s festival,...

Your gifts of time, talent and treasure make all the difference in furthering the mission and ministries of the Sisters of Providence. Please know that as a donor, you remain in the daily prayers of the Sisters of Providence, and every month, a Mass is offered in the Church of the Immaculate Conception for you and your intentions. “May they see themselves as channels of Your Providence reaching into the lives of others by their gifts of love each day....

...St. Gabriel Province, Indianapolis (1975-76); Province Staff, St. Gabriel Province, Indianapolis (1976-78); Bookkeeper, Continental Convalescent Center, Indianapolis (1976-78); Bookkeeper/Secretary, Continental Convalescent Center, Indianapolis (1979-80); Assistant to Business Manager/Motherhouse Operations, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1980-82); Payroll Account Plant Business Office, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1982-84); Finance Clerk/Cashier, Central Business Office, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1994-96); Staff, Central Business Office, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1996-2002); Residential Services/Treasurer for Owens Hall, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2002-18); Providence Food...

...BVM, Chicago (1986-2007); Work on behalf of Disappeared of Guatemala, Chicago (1987-90); Guatemalan Solidary Group: “FINDING,” Chicago (1990-97); Youth Services Coordinator, Providence Family Services, Chicago (1997-2007); Volunteer, After School Homework Program, Providence Family Services (2007-18); Interfaith Post-Detention Accompaniment Network, Chicago (2013-18). In Indiana: Teacher, St. Malachy, Brownsburg (1957-59); Teacher/Principal, Assumption, Evansville (1959-63); Teacher/Principal, St. Joseph, Hammond (1963-68); Teacher, St. Joseph, Hammond (1968-69); Residential Services, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2018-23); Prayer for Justice Issues, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2024-25)....

...Staff/Office of Congregational Advancement, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2001-06); Resource Center Staff/Congregational Business Office Staff/Owens Hall Library, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2006-07); Resource Center/Owens Hall Library, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2007); Resource Center Coordinator/Owens Hall Library, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2007-11); Librarian, Providence Resource Center, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2012-17); Residential Services, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2017-2020); Prayer, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2020). In Washington, D.C.: Library Administrator/Teacher, Immaculata Prep and College (1967-75)....

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...