The Future of the Archives

Jan 12, 2024 | Archives News

Veronica Stienburg, Archivist for the Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul. BY VERONICA STIENBURG, ARCHIVIST The archives of the Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul contains records concerning the congregation’s history in Kingston, across Canada, and...

Encounters in Peru

Jan 11, 2024 | Peru News

BY SISTER GAYLE DESARMIA During the Fall of 2023 I had the privilege of making two trips to Peru. The first was from October 18-25 and the second was from November 12-29. During these times in Peru, I had a variety of experiences that enhanced my understanding of the...

Final Chapter of the Sisters of Providence

Jan 7, 2024 | Chapter

BY SISTER FRANCES O’BRIEN In late October, the Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul took a monumental step in our 162-year history by convoking our final General Chapter. For almost 3 years, we had been meeting regularly with facilitator and Canon...

Reflection for Closing Liturgy of Chapter 2023

Jan 6, 2024 | Associates News

At the Mass to celebrate the closing of Chapter, Providence Associates Director Barbara Baker shared the following reflection with the gathered Sisters and Associates in the Motherhouse Chapel. Included below is her reflection. Many times, for community celebrations,...

The Evolution of the Heritage Room

Dec 5, 2023 | Providence Flashbacks

Sr. Mary Electa in the original Heritage Room in the 1970s, in the basement of the 1932 wing. Sister Mary Electa established and set up the Heritage Room, a congregational museum, in 1971, as part of her role as General Secretary. This museum was located on the ground...