Prayers for Peace During World Wars

Nov 11, 2014 | Providence Flashbacks

BY VERONICA STIENBURG, ARCHIVIST As this month of remembrance closes, let’s look back through the congregational annals of the Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul and acknowledge the congregation’s many prayers for peace during both World Wars. March 21,...

Sister Gertrude Casey

Nov 3, 2014 | Obituaries

Mary Gertrude Casey was born in Tweed, Ontario on October 6, 1914, the youngest of five children of Mary Murphy and Peter Casey. She attended St. Carthagh’s Separate School and even though she wanted to attend high school for some reason she said that she didn’t. She...

Thanksgiving Means

Oct 17, 2014 | Providence Flashbacks

Thanksgiving dinner at Cassidy Street Group Home in Kingston, 1973. From centre left to Right: Sister M. Bernadette, Sister Diane McNamara and Sister Muriel Gallagher. BY VERONICA STIENBURG, ARCHIVIST Visiting friends and family…1905, October 26 – The holiday...

Sisters look to future plans

Oct 15, 2014 | About Us News

Sr. Sandra Shannon, being shown plans for the new St. Mary’s hospital. The current hospital is on land owned by the Sisters of Providence. Photo courtesy Providence Care. For the congregation that has ministered in health care, education and social work, and spent...

Sister Mary Ellen Killeen

Oct 3, 2014 | Obituaries

Mary Ellen Killeen, born in Timmins, Ontario, on March 29, 1921, was the fifth of seven children of Daniel Killeen and Anne Lennon.  She grew up in Timmins attending Holy Family School and Timmins Secondary and Vocational School. She learned hairdressing as an...