Festival of Lights
La Roche College, the Sisters of Divine Providence and Providence Heights Alpha School will host their annual Festival of Lights holiday event.
News
Here you will find a collection of news articles that were posted to our website from 2013 to present.
A World War II nurse who became a nun is honored on Veterans Day
Before the politicians arrived, before residence hall volunteers passed around the red, white and blue Jell-O parfaits, and before dozens of nuns filled the convent meeting room with verses of “America the Beautiful,” Sister Melanie Kambic looked around and saw “a lot of to do about nothing.”
Retirement Fund for Religious: Two Divine Providence Sisters found vocation by surprise but are glad they did
Neither Sister Rose Anne Krantz nor Sister Lu Haidnick planned to enter religious life, but both said they felt God had a plan for them even if they themselves didn’t know it.
Life satisfaction survey is producing welcome results for sisters
Generously funded by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation (which also funds Global Sisters Report) and supported through Duquesne University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, this assessment tool is an agent and monitor of change, progress and growth, in general life satisfaction and in five key areas of religious life: congregational character, individual well-being, membership viability, holistic growth and commitment, and interrelationships.
Sister of Divine Providence to receive military honor
According to the National World War II Museum, nearly 350,000 American women served in uniform, both at home and abroad, during World War II. For these women, it was a significant opportunity to help the war effort and make a difference. A local woman took part in this chapter of U.S. history. Sister Melanie Kambic, CDP, 98, served in the Army Nurse Corps during WWII.
National Vocation Awareness Week
National Vocation Awareness Week (NVAW) is an annual week-long celebration of the Catholic Church in the United States dedicated to promote vocations to ordained ministry and consecrated life through prayer and education, and to renew our prayers and support for those who are considering one of these particular vocations.
Associate Eileen Sheck
Associate Eileen Sheck passed away Saturday, October 5, 2019.
Nun celebrating 80th jubilee got her calling at St. Alphonsus School in Springdale
Audrey Sagan knew she wanted to be a nun when she was young. She credits her teachers — nuns — at St. Alphonsus School in Springdale for inspiring her to take the vows of poverty, chastity and obedience.
WV Institute for Spirituality, long-time director mark anniversaries
On Oct. 19, Sister Carole Riley will celebrate her 60th Jubilee as a member of the Sisters of Divine Providence community in a ceremony at West Virginia Institute for Spirituality, now in its 20th year.
"Beyond the Habit" A Five-Part YouTube Series
The life and ministry of Catholic sisters in the United States
Chicago Priests Help San Benito, Texas, Shelter Welcome Thousands of Immigrants
Looking to take a chance at winning some cash while supporting a good cause? There’s one game in town that just might come with a little divine intervention already built in.
Sister Tania Santander Atauchi
We commend to your charity the soul of our beloved Sister Tania Santander Atauchi who departed this life on September 26, 2019.
Associate Pat Rampolla
Associate Patricia Steinkamp Rampolla passed away on Friday, September 27, 2019.
Providence Alive! Fall 2019
We are happy to share our Fall 2019 newsletter. This issue aims to foster a greater understanding of the value of a comforting presence, a caring touch. It can heal the heart, creating space within for the visible proof of God’s Providence. Also included is the 2019 La Roche University Woman of Providence and the 2019 Ketteler Award for Social Justice.
LCWR Mourns the Passing of Cokie Roberts
With so many others – nationally and globally – the Leadership Conference of Women Religious grieves the death of journalist Cokie Roberts.
Sisters of Divine Providence holding ‘Lucky Number’ game to support ministries
Looking to take a chance at winning some cash while supporting a good cause? There’s one game in town that just might come with a little divine intervention already built in.
2019 Sisters’ Summer Sweeps Winners Announced
Proceeds benefit the ministries and mission of the Sisters of Divine Providence.
Sister Danella Hyland
We commend to your charity the soul of our beloved Sister Danella Hyland who departed this life on August 29, 2019.
Woman's Kindness Saves Soggy Shopping Trip
On a Thursday morning in June, I prepared to go grocery shopping at the neighborhood Giant Eagle. We had rainstorms on and off during the week, and the forecast for that day was for another afternoon storm.
Room at the Inn Featured on Lifestyle Show Great Day St. Louis
David Weber, Executive Director of Room at the Inn, talked to Kent Ehrhardt, meteorologist for the news station, about the emergency shelter for homeless women and families in St. Louis County and their upcoming golf tournament on September 23.