Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul Announce Governance Transfer
Kingston, ON, June 17, 2024 - After years of careful consideration, thoughtful contemplation and discernment, the Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul have chosen to transfer their congregation’s governance to a Commissary. This decision signifies the adoption...
PVI Celebrates Official Opening of New Walking Paths
Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul, their associates, Providence Motherhouse staff, PVI staff and PVI subtenants, gathered at PVI and the Providence Motherhouse to celebrate the official opening of the Village’s new walking paths.BY CORY ANGELETTI-SZASZ, PVI...
Missioning ceremony held for President & CEO Laurie French
A special missioning ceremony of Laurie French, Providence Village Inc. (PVI) President & Chief Executive Officer and Motherhouse Administrator was held May 9 in the Chapel of Mary, Mother of Compassion at the Providence Motherhouse.
Living the Charism and Mission for 160 years
The Sisters held a small celebration that encompassed storytelling at Providence Motherhouse…
Jubilee Celebration of 2020 and 2021
2020 Jubilarians from left: Sister Yvette Girard (60 years), Sister Judith Ann Murphy (60 years) and Sister Rita Gleason (60 years). Not photographed but celebrating:Sister Nöella Séguin (2020, 70 years), and Sister Sara Jiménez Angulo (2020, 25 years).BY SISTER...
Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul Community Impact Fund
It was with both gratitude and excitement, shared by everyone present, that Community Foundation for Kingston & Area (CFKA) board members Rob Wood (Chair) and Gayle Barr (Past Chair) met with several Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul at Providence Motherhouse to receive their change-making $5 million gift to the community.
Celebrating the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
On September 30, the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we chose to bring into our liturgical celebration elements of the culture and ritual of our indigenous brothers and sisters as a way of honouring their traditions. It was also a way of showing our sorrow and acknowledgment of the denigration of these traditions by our ancestors and members of our church.
Called to be ICONS of Providence
BY SISTER JEANNETTE FILTHAUT The week after the 2021 Providence Event, Sister Jeannette interviewed several participants and correlated their responses. First time participants who were interviewed included Bridget Doherty and Jeremy Milloy from our JPIC Office and...
Protecting physical, mental & spiritual health during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Sisters playing BINGO. From left: Sister Irene Wilson, SP, Sister Mary Cockburn, CND, and Sister Judith Ann Murphy, SP.BY MICHAEL HAMMOND, COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER In January of 2020 an Infection, Prevention and Control Team (IPCT) was established to plan for the case...
Transfer of St. Vincent de Paul Hospital
The transfer of ownership papers being signed by Sister Sandra Shannon, General Superior, and Sister Barbara Thiffault, General Secretary on October 27, 2020.The Sisters of Providence have always helped the most vulnerable in our communities by addressing the needs of...