by Michael Hammond | Mar 29, 2019 | Providence Flashbacks
BY VERONICA STIENBURG, ARCHIVIST In the history of the Sisters of Providence there have been many profession days in March when Postulants received the habit, Novices made first profession, and Junior Professed Sisters made final profession. These were often grand...
by Michael Hammond | Mar 8, 2019 | More Sisters at work
Sister Rita Gleason has openings for students looking for private lessons for beginners up to level 8. The lessons are open to all. Please call for more information:Rita Gleason, A.R.C.T.Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul613-544-4525, ext....
by Michael Hammond | Feb 28, 2019 | Providence Flashbacks
BY VERONICA STIENBURG, ARCHIVIST January 11th was the 50th anniversary of the blessing of the chapel at Providence Motherhouse. The photo below shows how the chapel looked when it opened in 1969. It was renovated in 1992-1993. The photo at the right (bottom) shows...
by Michael Hammond | Feb 11, 2019 | Obituaries
Elizabeth Mary Jacob, born on January 29, 1927 in Nyiracsad, Hungary was the first of four children of John Jacob and Florence Bodogany. She arrived in Montreal as a young girl with her family and attended English schools. She worked as a private secretary until she...
by Michael Hammond | Jan 18, 2019 | Obituaries
Sister Yvonne Patry was born in Athabasca, Alberta on August 31, 1933 the first of three children of Blanche Dion and Joseph Henry Patry. She received her education at the Athabasca Public School and the High School. She entered the novitiate of the Sisters of...
