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...
Apr 30, 2012 | Heirloom Seed Sanctuary stories
Cate Henderson, Sister Alda Brady and Kate Green from USC Canada Syrup, seeds and bees, oh my! The theme of this year’s Seedy Saturday, held on March 10, was Promoting Responsible Stewardship of Our Seed Heritage. It included guest speakers, seed savers, seed sellers,...
Apr 29, 2012 | Obituaries
Sister Giovanni was born in Kingston, Jamaica on September 1, 1929 to Colin and Inez Burrowes. She came to Canada where she trained as a nurse at St. Mary’s Hospital in Montreal graduating in May 1953. She nursed on staff until she entered the novitiate of the Sisters...
Apr 25, 2012 | Sisters News
Sisters of Providence and Providence Associates participated in a Vocations Fair at Our Lady of Lourdes Parish April 21-22. The weekend event was a huge success with close to 25 exhibits highlighting opportunities in Ministry now and for the future. Representatives...
