Sisters of Divine Providence
Day of Consecrated Life in Arecibo, P.R.
The Bishop of Arecibo, Monsignor Daniel Fernandez, summoned all the religious congregations of the Diocese to celebrate the Day of Consecrated Life on February 1, 2015.
Living the Gospel of Joy
We are happy to share the article, "Living the Gospel of Joy," written by Sister Jeanne Morris from Kingston, MA, for The Boston Pilot.
To Light through Love 2014
“When we look into the heart, may our eyes have the kindness and reverence of candlelight.”
-John O’ Donohue
Holy Family Institute Support
We, the Sisters of Divine Providence, are grateful to Holy Family Institute, and support you
Sisters of La Posada Named SBN 2014 Citizens of the Year
Just wanted to share the wonderful news that the San Benito Newspaper named La Posada Providencia’s sisters as “Citizens of the Year” in San Benito. You can read about it here.
Ketteler Day in St. Louis
St. Louis Sisters and Associates gathered on a very hot day in July to celebrate Ketteler Day on Sunday afternoon, July 13th.
Sisters and Families Celebrate Liturgy Remembering Our Deceased Sisters
On Sunday, June 1, Sisters, Associates, family members, and friends gathered at Providence Heights in Allison Park, Pa., to remember Sister Elizabeth Apel (+7/25/2013), Sister Rosaria Bednar (+3/10/2014) and Sister Geraldine Thiel (+4/27/2014). The celebration included Mass and a brunch.
Sisters of Divine Providence Welcome Three New Associates
On Saturday, May 17, 2014, Sisters and Associates gathered in the Mother of Divine Providence Chapel at Providence Heights to welcome three new Associates. The liturgy also included a commitment renewal for all other Associates who were present.
Please join us in welcoming these three new Associates!
Sister Participates in Save Our Adolescents from Prostitution Campaign
Submitted by Sister Emma Jean Middendorf
Celebrating Mothers ... selfless in every way
Mother’s Day, May 11, is a day set aside to honor mothers and all women who have the heart of a mother—nurturing, compassionate, forgiving, generous—and who have shared their heart with others.
Associates Reach Out
Mission Alive, an outreach project of the Sisters of Divine Providence Associates, was started in 2009 by Ellen Lavender, former director of the Associates. Since then, each year, through Mission Alive, the Associates have helped a ministry staffed by the Sisters. They learn all about the ministry, spread the word about it, visit the ministry, lend hands-on help, and raise funds for it. Over the years, the Associates have contributed financially, through prayer, and as hands-on volunteers to the Sisters’ sponsored ministries in Santo Domingo and San Benito, Texas.
Michele Bisbey, CDP, Received La Roche College's Dedication to Achievement Award
Congragulations to Sister Michele Bisbey, CDP, Ph.D., for receiving the Dedication to Achievement Award at the 21st Annual Employee Recognition and Awards Ceremony at La Roche College on Friday, April 25.
Sisters of Divine Providence Hire New Director of Mission Advancement
The Sisters of Divine Providence have hired Susan H. Rohm as the congregation’s new Director of Mission Advancement. In her role, effective April 28, Rohm will manage fund development, write proposals and grants, implement strategies to grow annual revenue, manage all communications, and direct the Mission Advancement department.
Stephanie Turck, CDP, Receives Mary Alyce Beardslee Distinguished Service Award
Congratulations to Sister Stephanie Turck on her March 22, 2014, reception of the Mary Alyce Beardslee Distinguished Service Award from Madison County (Ill.) Catholic Charities.
La Posada Providencia Featured on NPR's Morning Edition
Congratulations to sponsored ministry La Posada Providencia on its recent appearance on National Public Radio's Morning Edition!
SisterStory.org Launched for National Catholic Sisters Week
According to the SisterStory.org website, "SisterStory is a national campaign aimed at broadening awareness of Catholic sisters. Who are Catholic sisters? What are their lives like? What impact have they had over the course of American history? What difference do they make today? Our intention is to demystify religious life – the vows of poverty, celibacy and obedience, the experience of living in community, the desire to belong totally to God – by sharing the stories of Catholic sisters.
Pittsburgh Mayor Proclaims March 8-14, 2014, National Catholic Sisters Week in Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto has proclaimed March 8-14, 2014, National Catholic Sisters Week in the city of Pittsburgh, in conjunction with the national celebration.
Sisters in Kingston Celebrate Valentine's Day
Sisters at Providence House in Kingston, Mass., had a lovely Valentine's Day week thanks to some students from Sacred Heart School, one of our sponsored ministries.
Hand-designed cards and letters from students and classes in grades 1-6 brought smiles to many Sisters' faces, especially those who have retired from their teaching ministry at Sacred Heart. The Sisters who have retired love to see the art work and the thoughtfulness of their students.
Sister Nélida Naveros Córdova Presents at Scholarly Meeting
On February 8, 2014, Sister Nélida Naveros Córdova presented a paper at the 2014 meeting of the Midwest Society of Biblical Literature in the section of "Student Religious Studies." The meeting was at Olivet Nazarene University, Bourbonnais, Ill. The topic of Sister Nélida's paper was "The City of Jerusalem as Portrayed by Luke and Philo of Alexandria." We're proud of Sister Nélida's work!
