New direction for Providence Associates

Aug 18, 2015 | Associates News

BY BARBARA BAKER, PROVIDENCE ASSOCIATES CO-DIRECTOR The Providence Associates met on their own during the time the Sisters were at Chapter, to create a directional statement that will guide us for the next four years. It was a time of intense work that resulted in a...

Carmen and Fernanda reflect on their week of reunions, deep prayer … and snow (in April!)

Aug 18, 2015 | Associates News

Interpreter Susana Beitman helps Fernanda Ruiz (left) and Carmen Guía (right) participate in the opening ritual of Chapter 2015 Two Providence Associates from Peru journeyed to Kingston in April for the Associates meetings connected to the Sisters’ Chapter...

In April, with joy, the Sisters renewed their mission and decided to create a village

Aug 17, 2015 | Chapter

Everybody wants to see the plans! We have a long way to go first. This is a mockup only. Every four years, the Sisters of Providence hold decision-making meetings the Church calls “Chapter.” In April of this year, big decisions were made that direct the future of the...

Growing sweetie tomatoes with growing minds

Aug 17, 2015 | Heirloom Seed Sanctuary stories

BY CATE HENDERSON Train up a child in the way s/he should go: and when s/he is old, s/he will not depart from it.Proverbs 22:6 The Heirloom Seed Sanctuary gets a Queen’s student for community practicum most years and it’s such a pleasure to work with educators who see...

Becoming wise elders: this years’s Jubilarians / Consecrated lives: a gift for church and society

Aug 17, 2015 | About Us News

For the day of the congregational celebration, the Jubilarians choose a Sister to speak for them. This year, Sister Dianne McNamara, who marks 50 years as a Sister of Providence, gave a speech about change. Here is an excerpt: It is because God first called us that we...