Sisters of Divine Providence
Tell the Senate Now
The Senate is moving quickly to put together its version of legislation to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act (ACA), following passage of the House American Health Care Act last month. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell hopes to schedule a floor vote on the bill before the July 4th Congressional recess.
Catholic colleges raise concern about 'Dreamer' detentions
College presidents around the U.S. are calling for greater clarification from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security on how it is handling the potential deportation of so-called “Dreamers.”
Sister Maura Anne Dunn Named 2017 Woman of Providence
The award is given annually at La Roche College's spring Commencement.
Sisters of Divine Providence Add Voice to Immigration Support
We are compelled to proclaim our strong disagreement and opposition to the executive order concerning immigration and refugees resettlement.
Bishop Zubik's Statement Supporting Immigration
The Church in the United States has always welcomed immigrants. Here, in the Church of Pittsburgh, we have been a Church of immigrants since our earliest days.
Sisters Participate in Christmas Cards for Troops
Sisters of Divine Providence in prayer ministry helped make the Christmas season a little brighter for our overseas service members by participating in Military Connections' Holiday Cards Project.
Sister's ministry has always stayed true to her congregation's charism
From the founding city of the Sisters of Divine Providence, Mainz, Germany, to the Pittsburgh province, Sister Maria Clara Kreis has lived the charism of her congregation.
The Lure of Providence
This book recounts the history of an international congregation of Sisters who have spent over a century and a half transcending boundaries of nation, culture, and ministry.
Myra Rodgers, CDP, named Interim President of Sacred Heart School
The Sisters of Divine Providence announce that Sister Myra Rodgers, CDP, will serve as Interim President of Sacred Heart School in Kingston, Massachusetts.
Embracing the Mystery: Living Transformation
As religious life undergoes deep and significant change, nearly 800 persons gathered in Atlanta, Georgia for a uniquely structured LCWR assembly.
Provincial Chapter Elects New Marie de la Roche Province Leadership Team
On Saturday, August 6, 2016, the Chapter elected a team of five.
General Chapter Delegates Announce New Congregational Leadership
On Thursday, July 14, 2016, the Chapter elected a team of four.
Sisters Deliver Donations to West Virginia Flood Victims
The worshipping community at Providence Heights and La Roche College in Pittsburgh donated to a small church thrift store, which provides items free of charge in cases of natural disaster.
Welcoming a New Face at La Posada
Sister Bertshabe Palomino Montalvo is volunteering at La Posada to help the Sisters in the community continue to do the work of “Welcoming the Stranger."
Picking the Best
Bishop Paul Bradley of the Diocese of Kalamazoo is featured in Catholic Extension magazine's article about the huge role migrant farmworkers play in harvesting Michigan's crops.
Teaching life skills to U.S. immigrants
Following Pope John Paul II's call to improve refugees' lives, Sister of Divine Providence Margaret Mertens traveled with a fellow sister from St. Louis to San Benito, Texas, to see how she could help migrants.
From Puerto Rico to San Benito, TX
Sisters Wendolyn Lopez and Sally Vega are volunteering at La Posada for the month of June.
Sister travels to Guam to share insights on religious life, research results
Sister Maria Clara Kreis, CDP, PhD, was invited by the Archdiocese of Agaña.
Contemplative Dialogue: Unleashing the Transformative Power of Communal Wisdom
The one-hour film is designed to demonstrate the power and potential of contemplative dialogue.
Hands & Hearts Brunch a Success
La Posada Providencia's fundraiser showed just how far reaching and committed the support is to “Welcoming the Stranger and Making a Difference."
Sacred Heart holds Founder's Day celebration
Sixty-nine years ago, the Sisters of Divine Providence established Sacred Heart School.
Owners value history of Providence Villa
The new owners of Providence Villa — a storied, 16-acre Pine retreat with a 28-room house — cherish their old ties to the woodland landmark.
Is it OK to pray for a Steelers victory?
Sister Agnes Vogel weighed in on the KDKA Morning News with Larry Richert and John Shumway.
Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes Act of 2015 signed into law
The law made the IRA charitable rollover retroactive to January 1, 2015.