Kingston Heritage Fair

Kingston Heritage Fair

Kingston area students and teachers were offered a glimpse into the 150 year history of the Sisters of Providence during the annual Regional Heritage Fair held on May 3 and 4. Archivist Veronica Stienburg and Archives employee Tom McCarthy displayed artifacts and...
Motherhouse Turns 80

Motherhouse Turns 80

‘Heathfield Villa’ 2 storey cottage-style villa BY VERONICA STIENBURG The Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul have had two motherhouses over the course of their history.  ‘Motherhouse’ is the official administrative home of a religious...
Spring Equinox

Spring Equinox

It was unseasonably mild and sunny on March 20, 2012, the first official day of spring.  Close to 30 Sisters, Associates, staff and friends gathered in the Heirloom Seed Sanctuary Barn to celebrate the spring equinox, when length of day and night are equal.Seed savers...