Walk of Hope

Nov 20, 2012 | More Sisters at work

Photos by Sr. Susan PyeSister Peggy Flanagan is joined by her friends l to r: Sister Marilyn Kearns, Monsignor Don Clement, Sister Peggy and MPP John Gerretsen. Sister Peggy calls Sister Marilyn, her “angel” who accompanies her to her appointments at the cancer...

Sister Act

Nov 20, 2012 | About Us News

Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul formally welcomed Sisters from two congregations during a welcoming ritual on October 2nd in the Chapel at Providence Motherhouse. BY CHRISTINE ROSS It’s been more than 80 years since siblings Mary and Julia Hamilton lived...

Food for thought

Nov 20, 2012 | Justice

MPP John Gerretsen and poverty tour organizer Tara Kainer begin the day with a meal at Lunch by George. BY CHRISTINE ROSS Kingston’s representative at Queen’s Park is elevating the profile of people struggling to survive on social assistance. Kingston and the Islands...

Living Wage

Nov 20, 2012 | Justice

left to right: Sr. Peggy Flanagan, Jamie Swift and Tara Kainer from the Justice, Peace & Integrity of Creation office. BY JAMIE SWIFT Kingston has a new Living Wage Campaign. We’re joining other Canadian cities where social justice advocates are promoting the...

Anniversary Year in Holyoke

Nov 20, 2012 | Archives News

Kingston Sisters attended the anniversary celebration in Holyoke. l to r: Sisters Una Byrne, Gayle Desarmia, Frances O’Brien, Sandra Shannon, Pauline Lally and Irene Wilson. BY PAT ST. AMAND Months after the Canadian Sisters of Providene of St. Vincent de Paul wrapped...