Icon displayed at Motherhouse Chapel

Icon displayed at Motherhouse Chapel

The icon of St. Paul displayed in the Chapel of Mary Mother of Compassion at Providence Motherhouse. Providence Pages & Monique Marchand Providence Motherhouse became part of history in April when the travelling icon of St. Paul made a brief appearance in the...
Window fosters connection with faith

Window fosters connection with faith

In almost every culture, there has been a close tie between religion and art. Sacred art not only communicates a story, it prompts reflection. Photo courtesy Candice Nixon BY CHRISTINE ROSS In almost every culture, there has been a close tie between religion and art....
Sister Evelyn O’Grady

Sister Evelyn O’Grady

Mary Evelyn O’Grady was born in Montreal on May 2, 1931, the second child of Mary Margaret Meehan and Stephen Edward O’Grady. Along with her older sister and three younger brothers, she grew up in a very close and loving family. Her maternal grandparents as well as...
Sister Mary Josephine O’Neill

Sister Mary Josephine O’Neill

Helena Bernice O’Neill was born in Marmora, Ontario on November 6, 1912, the eldest of four girls. Although she was baptised Helena Bernice, she inherited the name Ellen which was an old family name on both sides of her family. She entered the Novitiate of the Sisters...
Breaking the Poverty Cycle

Breaking the Poverty Cycle

Sister Una Byrne, Tara Kainer and General Superior Sr. Pauline Lally meet with the media to offer reaction to the Poverty Report A long-time Kingston social activist describes the Ontario government’s new Poverty Reduction strategy as a shovel in the ground. Alice...