by Michael Hammond | Jun 22, 2011 | Associates News
As the Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul celebrate their 150th Anniversary 1861-2011, Providence Associates celebrate their journey too, 1985-2011. Associate Carol Groten enjoys quiet reflection at the 150th Anniversary stained glass window BY SISTER...
by Michael Hammond | Jun 22, 2011 | Heirloom Seed Sanctuary stories
Cate Henderson, far left, shares a meal with other participants. It was served in the greenhouse of Ottawa seed grower Greta Kryger of Greta’s Organic Gardens BY CATE HENDERSON On May 6th and 7th, 2011, an event of historic importance occurred in Ottawa, when 23...
by Michael Hammond | Jun 20, 2011 | About Us News
The outgoing and incoming Leadership Teams with Archbishop Brendan O’Brien after the Installation Mass on Sunday, June 19th.left to right: Sisters Dianne McNamara, Una Byrne, Monica Whalen, Frances O’Brien, Archbishop Brendan O’Brien, Sandra Shannon, Gayle Desarmia,...
by Michael Hammond | Jun 1, 2011 | Peru News
BY SISTER ROSE HEALY In 1967 the congregation opened two missions in Latin America, one in Peru and one in Guatemala. The Sisters withdrew from Guatemala in 2003 leaving their mission to another congregation. Four Sisters were missioned to Peru. They settled in a very...
by Michael Hammond | May 1, 2011 | Obituaries
Mary Theresa Grace Garvey was born on July 19, 1916 in Mayo, Quebec, the third eldest of twelve children. Grace grew up on the family farm in a warm family devoted to one another and to the Church. Her parents, Thomas Patrick and Rose (Killeen) Garvey were called by...
