Meet a Sister
A partial list of biographies of the Sisters of Divine Providence.
Public
Retreats and Programs
Programs in spirituality and holistic health are just a sampling of the many programs offered.
Become a Sister
As Women of Providence we participate as co-creators with God in showing the face of Providence to our world and by building a future based on Christian hope.
Associate Inquiry Weekend
2018 Backyard Barbeque
Sheraton Pittsburgh in Station Square
2017 Craft Extravaganza a Great Success
Thanks to all who donated to, participated in and volunteered for our 3rd annual Craft Extravaganza.
Consecration to the Virgin Mary and Centennial Celebration of Fatima with Bishop Zubik
Saint Paul Seminary
2900 Noblestown Rd, Crafton, PA 15205
5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Picnic-style dinner
6:30 p.m. Assemble for procession
7 p.m. - 8 p.m. Candlelight Eucharistic Procession and Consecration
LCWR Update - October 2017
Providence Alive! Fall 2017
We are pleased to share our Fall 2017 newsletter. In this issue, we focus on our 2017 Jubilarians, who collectively celebrate 1,470 years of co-creating a world of compassion, justice and peace.
Sisters in Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic Are Safe
They have shown tremendous courage, initiative, and resiliency throughout the ordeal of hurricane Irma and the devastating, hurricane Maria.
Message from La Roche College President
The recent hurricanes in the Caribbean have devastated the families of many of our students from the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.
Providence Heights Alpha School Open House
Please join Providence Heights Alpha School for an Open House event. The Alpha School is a private, independent, Catholic school in McCandless Township founded and sponsored by the Sisters of Divine Providence. Since 1926, Alpha School has educated children to be independent thinkers, imaginative problem solvers, and caring, compassionate individuals. Grades PreK to 8th. Registration is recommended for this event but walk-ins are welcome.
Active Nonviolence: Building Just Peace in a Polarized World
As part of the Sisters of St. Joseph observance of a Year of Peace and Nonviolence, they are sponsoring two public presentations by Marie Dennis, co-president of Pax Christi International and the prime organizer of the Catholic Non-Violence Initiative. This is a wonderful opportunity to hear from Marie Dennis, whose tireless work on peace and nonviolence has drawn international acclaim and attention.
Topic: Active Nonviolence: Building Just Peace in a Polarized World
Place: La Roche College, Science Center, Room 103
Admission: $10.00 (space is limited)
Integrating Gospel Nonviolence into the Life and Mission of the Church
As part of the Sisters of St. Joseph observance of a Year of Peace and Nonviolence, they are sponsoring two public presentations by Marie Dennis, co-president of Pax Christi International and the prime organizer of the Catholic Non-Violence Initiative. This is a wonderful opportunity to hear from Marie Dennis, whose tireless work on peace and nonviolence has drawn international acclaim and attention.
Topic: Integrating Gospel Nonviolence into the Life and Mission of the Church
Place: Sisters of St. Joseph Motherhouse, Medaille Hall
Admission: $15.00 includes lunch
Community Response to Discontinuation of DACA
We are saddened and disappointed, as were many millions of people across the country, to hear that President Trump has decided to discontinue the protection offered Dreamers by Deferred Action for Childhood (DACA).
Jubilarians
Congratulations to these Sisters of Divine Providence who celebrate milestones in their religious life in 2018!
Community Letter to President Trump Strongly Urges More Dialogue with North Korea
Out of our faith tradition, the Gospel words of Jesus, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.” (John 14:27) encourages us to continually seek peace for the world.
In Memory
In memory of those Sisters who have departed this life.
Michael Crosby, reformer in boardrooms and basilicas, dies at 77
Capuchin friar remembered for five decades of work for corporate social responsibility
2017 Ketteler Award for Social Justice
On August 5, 2017, the Sisters of Divine Providence presented the Ketteler Award for Social Justice to Dr. Zane H. Gates and Associate Jane Kerr.