To Light Through Love
The Sisters of Divine Providence will keep lighted candles in the windows of our homes and chapels from November 27, 2016, through January 6, 2017, as a reminder of the light and love of God’s Providence in our lives.
News
Here you will find a collection of news articles that were posted to our website from 2013 to present.
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.
2016 Craft Extravaganza
The Sisters of Divine Providence thank everyone who participated in our Craft Extravaganza.
Providence Alive! Fall 2016
We are pleased to share our Fall 2016 magazine. In this issue, we highlight the General and Provincial Chapters.
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.
Sister Ida Mary Lutz
We commend to your charity the soul of our beloved Sister Ida Mary Lutz who departed this life on August 10, 2016.
Provincial Chapter Elects New Marie de la Roche Province Leadership Team
On Saturday, August 6, 2016, the Chapter elected a team of five.
Sister Ann Phillippi
We commend to your charity the soul of our beloved Sister Ann Phillippi who departed this life on July 28, 2016.
2016 Quilt Raffle
Proceeds benefit the ministries and mission of the Sisters of Divine Providence.
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."
2016 Ketteler Award for Social Justice
On July 31, 2016, the Sisters of Divine Providence presented the Ketteler Award for Social Justice to Linda Yankoski, CSFN.
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.
Sister Marietta Ruhe
We commend to your charity the soul of our beloved Sister Marietta Ruhe who departed this life on June 7, 2016.
From Puerto Rico to San Benito, TX
Sisters Wendolyn Lopez and Sally Vega are volunteering at La Posada for the month of June.
Providence Alive! Spring/Summer 2016
We are pleased to share our Spring/Summer 2016 magazine. In this issue, we highlight the Sisters of Divine Providence Associates.