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Providence Associates
...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...
What we do
...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...
Honoring you
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....
Frequently Asked Questions
...of Providence were the first American women’s Congregation to establish a mission in China? We’ve also previously had missions in Peru and Antigua. Our motherhouse, our community’s home, is located at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, which is 77 miles southwest of Indianapolis. How many Sisters of Providence are there? Currently, there are more than 250 Sisters of Providence and 10 women in formation in the United States and Asia. Why don’t the Sisters of Providence wear habits anymore? When our foundress...
General Superiors
...and the 175th Anniversary Year, beginning with the opening of the SMTG shrine (2014-2015) Capital improvements: renovation of Providence Hall (2010); replica of Log Cabin Chapel erected (2012); renovation of Providence Center and Linden Leaf Gifts (2014); completion of permanent shrine of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin (2014); re-location of National Shrine of Our Lady of Providence to the main vestibule in the Church of the Immaculate Conception (2014); Woods Day Care Pre-School facility repurposed as SP Administration Building (2015); Church...
The process of becoming a Providence Associate
...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...
2026 Earth Day in Photos!
...incredible to see something that you have been working on for months finally start taking shape and come to life. The Sisters of Providence and White Violet Center are so fortunate to have a wide network of caring, generous volunteers and community partners that show up and share their talents with the community. Families were able to come and see animals, participate in fun activities, learn eco-friendly ways that can make a difference around their homes and communities, and get...
More ways to give
...giving guidelines. The Sisters of Providence are a 501(c)(3) corporation. Verification of our tax exempt status is available. Gifts to the Sisters of Providence are tax exempt. The Sisters of Providence are NOT considered an educational institution. If the company’s guidelines indicate they do not match gifts to religious organizations, the Sisters of Providence probably do not qualify for a matching gift from this company. For any questions or more information on how to give to the Sisters of Providence,...
Introducing Providence Community Cemetery
...interred at the Woods? Those with a strong connection to the Sisters of Providence Congregation will be considered, such as Providence Associates, family members of sisters, former members of the Congregation, members of St. Mary’s Village Church, alumnae/i of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and of other schools where Sisters of Providence taught, our partners in mission (e.g., co-workers, volunteers) and persons in need. Spouses may also be interred. The General Council and/or their delegated representatives will make the final decision. Where...
Leadership & vision
...are passionate about our lives of prayer, education, service and advocacy. We dedicate ourselves to helping those who might otherwise be forgotten. With openness and audacity, we dream the possibilities of an emerging future, and, therefore, commit ourselves, companioned by our Providence Associates and other ministry partners, to respond to the call of Providence in these times through the following four directions: Mission of Religious Life Anchored in Providence spirituality, we will deepen and strengthen our prayer lives and create...
Meet some newer members
...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...
FAQ about Providence Associates
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...