Sisters of Divine Providence
"Philo’s Ethical Discourse: Living in the Power of Piety" Now Available
The book, by Sr. Nelida Naveros Cordova, CDP, shows Philo’s presentation of his ethical teaching in a language that was familiar to his Greek and Jewish audiences.
To One Year
Today, September 19, 2018, sitting in the same chair and at the same time of September 19, 2017, an unforgettable day for every person living on the island of Puerto Rico, the day we prepared ourselves in the way we could to receive a visitor who we did not invite, a visitor who would leave footprints in each of our hearts, in each mind, in each human being, and in each family.
Groups gather to try to mend hearts broken by abusive priests
It was a night of tears, grief, anger, determination and even hope as about 150 people gathered for a listening session for those wanting to express their anguish over revelations of sexual abuse by Catholic priests.
Valley Ministry Welcoming Refugees for 29 Years
The three religious sisters who have been running La Posada Providencia for the past 29 years say they will continue to offer opportunities for those crossing into the U.S. illegally.
Associate Mary Bittner
Mary passed away peacefully at her home on August 22, 2018, surrounded by her family.
Associate Jimmy Dunn
Jimmy passed peacefully with his family, on Saturday, July 21, 2018.
Elsa Medina Rivera Named 2018 Woman of Providence
The award is given annually at La Roche College's spring Commencement.
LCWR book, "However Long the Night: Making Meaning in a Time of Crisis"
The book chronicles what LCWR learned as it navigated the six-year investigation by the Vatican's Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith from 2009-2015.
Live to Serve
Saint Clare’s Villa resident, Sister Celine Maasen, found a way to help others and the environment in living a life of service.
Invitation to incredible visitation
In the middle of winter, with snow and very cold temperatures at home, I find myself in an oasis: a beautiful small garden with blooming and colorful flowers and trees. I am in the convent of the Hermanas Franciscanas Misioneras de Jesús (HFMJ)* in El Salvador.
Sisters stand with March for Our Lives
Sisters joined the march in downtown Pittsburgh to protest the gun violence plaguing American schools.
Associate Dorothy Webb
Quietly on, Friday, March 16, 2018, 2018, Dorothy Donnelly Webb of Swissvale went home to the Father.
On the Air: The history and work of Catholic Sisters in the St. Louis region
On-air with Don Marsh of KWMU 90.7 FM, Sister Barbara McMullen discusses the history and work of the 15 orders of Catholic Sisters in the St. Louis region and an exhibit about them at the St. Louis Public Library.
"Joyous Spirit" Now Available on iTunes
The album, by Rosemonde Deck, CDP, contains 16 original piano compositions.
From corn-husk shoes to old-time habits
By the time of the St. Louis Public Library's founding in 1865, Catholic sisters had already been at work for nearly a half-century in St. Louis.
Dick's Sporting Goods' gun policy change followed sister talks
A group of sisters that pushes for corporate responsibility played an apparent role in the Feb. 28 announcement by Dick's Sporting Goods that it would stop selling assault rifles and raise the minimum purchase age for firearms to 21.
McCandless council adopts statement on diversity, hears complaints on shooting range
Sister Mary Traupman of the Sisters of Divine Providence, a lawyer by training, read a letter detailing her concern over the spring opening of a shooting range, the INPAX Academy of Personal Protection, in an office building in McCandless Crossing.
Sister acts: 200 years ago, nuns became St. Louis pioneers
There was the Spirit of St. Louis. But before that, there were the spirits of St. Louis.
Sisters Celebrate 25 Years of Ministry in Dominican Republic
The Sisters of Divine Providence in Las Cañitas have embodied the spirit of the Congregation’s founders to help the poor by committing to live among them.
"Soul Stretching, The Inner Landscape of an Ordinary Life" Now Available on Amazon
The book, by Barbara McMullen, CDP, is about ordinary life and the way it unpacks itself in each of us.
Six Billboards in Western Pennsylvania - Catholic Sisters Act to Inspire Change
Beginning February 12, billboards will feature the Sisters that invite us all to “Pray. Act. Be the Change.”
September 25, 2017
We are surviving. No light, water or internet.
—Sister Elizabeth
October 2, 2017
We are now able to connect by cell phone with our Sisters in Bayamon.
—Sister Elsa
October 7, 2017
Today was a new day with its own challenges.
—Sister Elsa