Renewed life for old instruments
As music teachers retired and local convents closed, many instruments made their way to the Motherhouse in Kingston. After a while, quite a collection accumulated made up of tambourines, drums, many recorders and more. There were a fair number of pitch pipes and...
Welcome Ann Boniferro
Ann Boniferro in 2015 being awarded her school board’s Contribution to Catholic Education Award from chair (trustee) Greg Speagle The Liturgy team is delighted to announce that Ann Boniferro has signed on as the Director of Liturgical Music, and Organist, filling the...
Remembering
The second annual memorial service was held on May 9. It was simple and moving, with lots of time to remember. The list of remembrance included staff and former staff, Associates, Sisters of all three congregations and family members of those gathered. All are welcome...
New organ scholarship
Madison CompeauThis year, the Sisters of Providence established a scholarship with the Kingston Centre of the Royal Canadian College of Organists: The Sisters of Providence Scholarship is given to honour all Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul who have served...
Fr. John Hibbard reviews the upcoming revisions to the Roman Missal
BY ALBERT DUNN More than 80 Sisters, Associates, Motherhouse liturgical ministers and staff gathered on Tuesday, October 4 for an information session regarding the coming revision of the Roman Missal (the book of rites used for Mass and other liturgies such as Good...
Keeping Holy the Lord’s Day
BY ALBERT DUNN Margaret Bick, former editor of the National Bulletin on Liturgy, facilitated a session for liturgical ministers and sisters on Saturday, May 8. The presentation focused on the 1998 document ocument of John Paul II Dies Domini, on keeping the Lord’s Day...
Lenten Reflection on Providence Quote
This Lenten Reflection was written by Sister of Providence Frances O’Brien May you be blessed in Providence this Lenten season. Lenten Reflection on Providence Quote “Jesus replaced the love of enlightened self-interest with creative love, which gives one’s life to...
Icon displayed at Motherhouse Chapel
The icon of St. Paul displayed in the Chapel of Mary Mother of Compassion at Providence Motherhouse.Providence Pages & Monique Marchand Providence Motherhouse became part of history in April when the travelling icon of St. Paul made a brief appearance in the...
Window fosters connection with faith
In almost every culture, there has been a close tie between religion and art. Sacred art not only communicates a story, it prompts reflection. Photo courtesy Candice NixonBY CHRISTINE ROSS In almost every culture, there has been a close tie between religion and art....
Elegant addition to Chapel
Photo by Nicole PicotteSome believe they’re looking at angels, others perceive flowers, wings, flames, and even sails. But whatever the interpretation, there is agreement on one thing — the new candle holders in the Chapel at Providence Motherhouse are magnificent....