by Michael Hammond | Jun 12, 2012 | Archives News
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...
by Michael Hammond | Jun 1, 2012 | Archives News
‘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...
by Michael Hammond | Apr 30, 2012 | More Sisters at work
Sister Jean Higgins, co-chair Kingston Chapter of Transplant Advocate Association. It’s been almost seven years since Sister of Providence Jean Higgins received her new heart. She looks and feels great! Grateful to her donor and for her new life, Sr. Jean is giving...
by Michael Hammond | Apr 30, 2012 | Heirloom Seed Sanctuary stories
Members of the Healing Violence Committee, left to right, standing: Catherine Casey sp, Peggy Flanagan sp, Margo Shafer sp, Carol Groten pa, Barbara Baker pa (contact) left to right, seated: Marie Dundon sp, Council Liaison Frances O’Brien sp. BY THE HEALING...
by Michael Hammond | Apr 30, 2012 | Heirloom Seed Sanctuary stories
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...