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...

Chapters of the Past

Nov 4, 2023 | Providence Flashbacks

BY VERONICA STIENBURG, ARCHIVIST The Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul held their final Chapter recently. What is Chapter? Chapter is a collegial body representing the entire congregation and when in session constitutes the highest authority within the...

PVI Celebrates Official Opening of New Walking Paths

Oct 24, 2023 | About Us News

Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul, their associates, Providence Motherhouse staff, PVI staff and PVI subtenants, gathered at PVI and the Providence Motherhouse to celebrate the official opening of the Village’s new walking paths. BY CORY ANGELETTI-SZASZ,...