Kingston, ON, June 17, 2024 - After years of careful consideration, thoughtful contemplation and discernment, the Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul have chosen to transfer their congregation’s governance to a Commissary. This decision signifies the adoption...
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PVI Celebrates Official Opening of New Walking Paths
Oct 24, 2023 | About Us News
Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul, their associates, Providence Motherhouse staff, PVI staff and PVI subtenants, gathered at PVI and the Providence Motherhouse to celebrate the official opening of the Village’s new walking paths.BY CORY ANGELETTI-SZASZ, PVI...
Missioning ceremony held for President & CEO Laurie French
May 18, 2022 | About Us News
Providence Village Inc. Board of Directors Chair Brian Hogan, Larry Norman, Sr. Frances O'Brien, Laurie French, Sr. Sandra Shannon, Doug Hogeboom and Michael Ross at the Missioning Service of the President & CEO.BY JULIE WHITE, PVI COMMUNICATIONSReprinted with...
Living the Charism and Mission for 160 years
Feb 10, 2022 | About Us News
Sister Sandra ShannonBY SISTER JEANNETTE FILTHAUT We have lived the Charism and Mission for over 160 years, since our founding in Kingston, Ontario by Sisters of Providence in Montreal. On December 13, 2021, the Sisters of Providence held a small celebration that...
Jubilee Celebration of 2020 and 2021
Jan 21, 2022 | About Us News
2020 Jubilarians from left: Sister Yvette Girard (60 years), Sister Judith Ann Murphy (60 years) and Sister Rita Gleason (60 years). Not photographed but celebrating:Sister Nöella Séguin (2020, 70 years), and Sister Sara Jiménez Angulo (2020, 25 years).BY SISTER...
Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul Community Impact Fund
Oct 25, 2021 | About Us News
CFKA Board members Rob Wood (left) Gayle Barr (right) with General Superior of the Sisters of Providence Sister Sandra Shannon (middle).BY TINA BAILEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR KINGSTON & AREA It was with both gratitude and excitement, shared...
Celebrating the National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
Oct 13, 2021 | About Us News
BY SISTER UNA BYRNE On September 30, the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we chose to bring into our liturgical celebration elements of the culture and ritual of our indigenous brothers and sisters as a way of honouring their traditions. It was also a...
Called to be ICONS of Providence
May 28, 2021 | About Us News
BY SISTER JEANNETTE FILTHAUT The week after the 2021 Providence Event, Sister Jeannette interviewed several participants and correlated their responses. First time participants who were interviewed included Bridget Doherty and Jeremy Milloy from our JPIC Office and...
Protecting physical, mental & spiritual health during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Apr 20, 2021 | About Us News
Sisters playing BINGO. From left: Sister Irene Wilson, SP, Sister Mary Cockburn, CND, and Sister Judith Ann Murphy, SP.BY MICHAEL HAMMOND, COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER In January of 2020 an Infection, Prevention and Control Team (IPCT) was established to plan for the case...
Transfer of St. Vincent de Paul Hospital
Jan 18, 2021 | About Us News
The transfer of ownership papers being signed by Sister Sandra Shannon, General Superior, and Sister Barbara Thiffault, General Secretary on October 27, 2020.The Sisters of Providence have always helped the most vulnerable in our communities by addressing the needs of...