Angela Provost, CDP

Sister Angela, formerly Marianne L., entered in 1966 from St. Patrick's High School, taught by another religious community in St. Patrick's parish, Brockton, Massachusetts. She stated that what most influenced her decision to enter religious life was most influenced specifically, by her desire to be of service to others. Ultimately, her choice to enter the Sisters of Divine Providence was directly influenced after attending a couple of Girls retreats in Kingston, MA. For example, during the first retreat, she felt something different among the Sisters. Later she discovered that a Sister who would come in to teach them periodically, had died. If she could notice such a strong bond between the Sisters as a visitor, this is where she wanted to be. This is where she felt God’s Providence was calling her to be.

She earned a B.S. in Early Childhood Education from Bridgewater State University (1972) and a M.A. in Early Childhood Education from Lesley College in Boston (1979). She taught at Sacred Heart Elementary, Kingston, MA (1969-71), St. Bridget School, Abington, MA (1972-73), St. Francis Xavier School, So. Weymouth, MA (1973-74). From 1974-2007, she was co-director and director of Sacred Heart Pre-Primary School (K) Kingston, MA. In 2008, Sister worked in Early Intervention in Brockton (2008-09) and Kennedy-Donovan Center (KDC) in Kingston/Plymouth, (2009-2012). While working at KDC, she earned her certification as an Early Intervention Specialist. The Center grew out of the close relationship between Luella H-Donovan and the Joseph P. and Rose Kennedy. Luella was the Kennedy’s “nanny”, including their eldest, Rosemary who had developmental needs. This work inspired her to further her education for young children through the grant from the Jos. P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation. In 1987, the Kennedy Center for Handicapped Children was renamed the Kennedy Donovan Center (KDC). in recognition and gratitude for Luella’s contributions.  

KDC annually gives a banquet for all employees. Awards are given in recognition to each center’s employees, i.e. spirit, year’s employee, etc.). There is only one award given and that is the highest award in KDC—the Luella Donovan Award.  Sister Angela was given this award (2010) and was proudly nominated by all of her co-workers, for her “giving spirit, going beyond what is asked of her not only in the field but assisting her peers whenever it was needed.”

She is self-described as dedicated, loyal and faithful. Sister Angela loves photography, going to the ocean and enjoys crafts (crocheting, art, embroidery). As a Sister of Divine Providence, she sees herself living out her vows and the Charism of their Founders; in serving others each and every day. She believes that to serve the poor wherever and whenever she may meet it, is serving and making God’s Providence visible in this world. Also, just as it was her desire when entering the convent, her hopes are that she is able to continue to fulfill that desire.

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