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Discerning your call
...that the God of Providence will lead you to whatever is best for you. Sister Joni Luna would be happy to assist you in your journey. If after a time of discernment you believe that you are being called to the Sisters of Providence, Sister Joni can guide you through the formal application process. Discernment resources Spend some time on our YouTube channel. Watch short clips of Sisters of Providence sharing about their own discernment and experiences living life as...
Stages of formation as a sister
...postulants who guides their ongoing discernment. Timeframe: 10 to 24 months Goal: To immerse yourself in the life and charism of the Sisters of Providence to aid in discerning whether to continue down the path to full membership. Stephanie and Sister Editha laugh during the archives visit. 2. Canonical novitiate The Canonical Novice begins an intensive year of “becoming.” In a new way (because “Novice” means “new”) the Canonical Novice takes on the identity of “Sister.” During this year she...
What are You seeking?
Note: The following piece was authored by Abby Laporte, who is currently discerning the life of a woman religious. I am early in my faith journey, yet my heart continually calls with curiosity to find my path. And, my YouTube recommendations seem to increasingly skew toward discernment interviews with nuns. Admittedly, one of my greatest longings has always been for a sense of sisterhood. This is something that I have happily cultivated throughout my life, by way of friendships and...
Our Future and Land Justice
...study and practical experience, we accompany, support, and educate religious leaders who want to explore what those possibilities could look like in their own communities.” The Sisters of Providence Land Justice Futures team (LJF) is in its second year of study and discernment. The team is composed of five members, including both Sisters, Associates, and partners. During this phase, they are meeting with staff from the LJF organization and with other religious orders in the same cohort. Q&A about Sisters of...
Regina Gallo
Sister Regina currently ministers in bereavement for families and as an individual grief counselor. She is also studying to obtain her master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling. She has ministered to the young and elderly, advocating for equitable treatment. After looking into eight other Congregations and going through four years of discernment, Sister Regina entered the Congregation of the Sisters of Providence on September 13, 2001. She professed final vows on June 26, 2011....
Patricia Wallace
Sister Patricia, also known as Sister Patty, entered the Congregation on September 18, 2003. Currently, she ministers as a Children’s Librarian at the Glendale Public Library in Indianapolis. Sister Patty has known of the Congregation since the fourth grade, where her principal and teacher were both Sisters of Providence. After going through a number of discernment related retreats, she moved to Louisiana at the age of 23, but came back to Indiana in 2002. She then worked as a Providence...
Frequently Asked Questions
...sisters say they felt a calling or a “nudge” toward becoming a Catholic sister. They were curious and wanted to learn more. The process for determining a call from God to become a Sister of Providence is called discernment. Single, Catholic women between the ages of 18 and 42 are invited to consider religious life as a Sister of Providence. If you feel a nudge toward life as a Catholic sister or would like more information about becoming a Sister...
General Superiors
...during Sister Nancy Nolan’s administration were: the congregation’s government structure was centralized; Pope John Paul II bestowed on Mother Theodore the title of Venerable; a new postulator, Dr. Andrea Ambrosi, was appointed; Foley Hall was razed and Providence Center was constructed; the congregation celebrated its sesquicentennial year; Lady Isle School in New Hampshire was closed and the property was put up for sale; Casa Providencia, a house of discernment for Hispanic women, was opened. After completing her second term as...
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...
French roots
...French sisters – their history, spirituality, mission and more! The new Bishop of Vincennes, Indiana, was a native of France and he asked the French sisters for help in educating Indiana’s pioneer children in 1839. Sister St. Theodore, as she was first known, had been in ill health so she did not volunteer. After being asked personally by Mother Marie Lecor, and spending much time in prayer and discernment, she trusted in God’s Providence and agreed to lead the mission...
Reflective Coloring Pages
Spend some quiet time reflecting and coloring with these coloring page quotes from the Sisters of Providence. We offer these coloring quotes as a means of reflection as you discern where God is leading you. Click on each page title to download and then print the pdf coloring page. Blessings on your journey! All things work for good: Hand cover What is discernment? PRAY color Lean on Providence: Saint Mother Theodore Be the change: Sunflower O Wisdom: Tree owls See...
The process of becoming a Providence Associate
...stay updated on events, happenings and opportunities with the Providence Community by receiving our weekly Providence Associate enews and HOPE magazine. We are excited that you are considering joining our community as a Providence Associate! We hope you find it as life-giving as we do. We’ll be praying for you during your discernment and journey. Get in touch Use the form here to email director Debbie Dillow. Or you can contact her directly at 317‑250‑3294. Fill out my online form....