Bishop Cleary and Our Mother of Sorrows Chapel

Bishop Cleary and Our Mother of Sorrows Chapel

Present day interior of Our Mother of Sorrows Chapel, Providence Manor, Kingston. BY VERONICA STIENBURG, ARCHIVISTThe history of the Archdiocese of Kingston and that of the Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul is very much intertwined. Not only did the Sisters...
St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick’s Day

BY VERONICA STIENBURG, ARCHIVIST The Sisters of Providence celebrated St. Patrick’s Day throughout the years and across Canada as documented in the annals from the various missions. March 17, 1916 – Congregational Annals, Kingston ONSt. Patrick’s Day. Masses as usual....
St. John’s Convent Perth

St. John’s Convent Perth

BY VERONICA STIENBURG, ARCHIVISTThe Sisters of Providence started teaching at St. John’s school in Perth, Ontario in September 1892. Their first convent was a house which served them for over 10 years until they needed more space. In 1904 the congregation commissioned...
The sun-room

The sun-room

BY VERONICA STIENBURG, ARCHIVISTWhen we think of major changes to the Motherhouse over the years, we generally think of additions, not the parts of the Motherhouse that have been demolished. Can you figure out where this photo was taken? And what parts of the...