Sisters of Divine Providence
Advent
Each day in the Advent season we will focus on a different aspect of Marian spirituality as a “window” into the mystery of the Incarnation. Please join us with your prayers and postings on this community blog.
Days of Remembrance & Thanksgiving
We will mark the days of November as a special time for remembering and thanksgiving. We invite you to join with us as we remember those who died during this global pandemic.
Sisters hold groundbreaking for new residential, healthcare facility
On August 1, 2021, as the Bells of Providence Heights rung out, the Sisters of Divine Providence officially kicked off their new building project.
Sister Carole is Living the Dream
Sister Carole of the Sisters of Divine Providence congregation is the Spiritual Director of the main campus for the West Virginia Institute for Spirituality that sits just a block away from the West Virginia State Capitol and Governor’s Mansion.
Catholics Improved Relation to God During Quarantine
The survey was designed to take the pulse of area Catholics who were known to be active in some religious entity in addition to their parish.
Thriving in Ministry: Learnings from the Life Satisfaction Scale for Apostolic Women Religious
Those of you who are members of women/men religious congregations we would like to invite you to take the LSSAW/MR survey.
Sisters lead efforts to help neighbors in need
The Catholic Sisters Leadership Council of western Pennsylvania is joining a national challenge by the Leadership Conference of Women Religious to fight hunger during Catholic Sisters Week, which is March 8-14, 2021.
Fr. James Martin, SJ, talks about his heroes, women religious
March 8-14 is Catholic Sisters Week, an annual event that highlights the spirituality, mission and community building of women religious. During Catholic Sisters Week, are celebrating our Sisters.
Sr. Karina Conrad, CDP, offers hope to the poor as a mental health counselor
March 8-14 is Catholic Sisters Week, an annual event that highlights the spirituality, mission and community building of women religious. During Catholic Sisters Week, are celebrating our Sisters.
Sr. Betty Sundry, CDP, coordinates annual food drive to benefit local food pantries
March 8-14 is Catholic Sisters Week, an annual event that highlights the spirituality, mission and community building of women religious. During Catholic Sisters Week, are celebrating our Sisters.
Sr. Janet Folkl, CDP, helps with La Roche University food pantry
March 8-14 is Catholic Sisters Week, an annual event that highlights the spirituality, mission and community building of women religious. During Catholic Sisters Week, are celebrating our Sisters.
Sisters leave behind legacy at La Posada Providencia
For a little more than three decades, Sister Margaret Mertens and Sister Zita Telkamp have called the Valley their home as they helped thousands of immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers through their work at La Posada Providencia.
Sisters from La Posada Providencia bid farewell to the Valley
For a little more than three decades, Sister Margaret Mertens and Sister Zita Telkamp have called the Valley their home as they helped thousands of immigrants, refugees and asylum seekers through their work at La Posada Providencia.
Here’s how a small research boat filled with letters from Kingston students ended up in Western Australia
The small ship, called the "Star of the Sea," was crafted at the Sacred Heart School in 2019. Later, it was launched in the Indian Ocean by a team of researchers.
Aurora turns out to give sister a big virtual hug
Vehicles lined the perimeter of the parking lot of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, horns honking, and people cheering and waving as they drove by and greeted Sister Lu Haidnick.
Racism in Our Streets and Structures
At this Public Dialogue four African-Americans—an archbishop, an academic leader, a pro-life advocate, and an anti-poverty leader—helped us understand and act in response to this crisis.
Providence in the Pandemic
Our co-foundress, Marie de la Roche, said that "the darkest paths lead to light, through love and grace." This quote is particularly cogent during these 40 days of Easter.
Sisters Sew Masks for Local Community
Special thanks to our mask makers in Kingston, MA — Sisters Claudia Ward, Gladys Segovia Leon and Angela Provost.
Candles in Our Windows
From Easter Saturday until the end of the pandemic, we have candles lit in the windows of our homes.
They were fond of sweets
Whether wounded troops or children, Army nurse and Sister Melanie Kambic tempted with candy and kindness.
The melting pot of providence
Exploring two centuries of Catholic sisters welcoming the stranger.
Women religious: Living one mission
Congregations of women religious are making a difference every day in the Diocese of Pittsburgh. Permit me to offer a snapshot view as to why we celebrate them during this National Catholic Sisters’ Week.
The Subtleties of Mentoring
USUALLY A 10 p.m. phone call signals a student canceling an appointment. As I answered the telephone, Molly said, “You’re the most spiritual person I know; could I be a nun?”
Sisters Make a Difference at the Southern Border
The sisters volunteered at Casa Alitas, a program of Catholic Community Services of Southern Arizona that provides care, short-term shelter and help to reunite migrants with family members in the U.S.