Many Sisters of Providence work with individuals and through spirituality centres in the roles of facilitators, spiritual directors and retreat directors.
The Sisters have their own Providence Spirituality Centre attached to the Motherhouse in midtown Kingston.
Facilitation ventures that feed the spirit
CWL Parish RetreatBY SISTER JEANNETTE FILTHAUT Facilitation work may entail a great deal of preparation, but the experiences of working with diverse groups on a variety of topics is always a unique adventure that feeds the spirit of both facilitator and groups...
A fruitful week facilitating in Prince Albert
BY SISTER JEANNETTE FILTHAUT, SP From January 8 – 13 I was privileged to facilitate the Provincial Chapter of the Presentation Sisters of Mary in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. The theme for the General Chapter to be held in Rome Aug. 12 – Sept. 12, 2017 provided us...
Leaving a ministry close to my heart
Called the Toronto group, these Sisters live from Huntsville to Pickering. From left, Sisters Elaine Hogan, Karen Bennett, Margo Shafer and Joanne ColliganBY SISTER MARGO SHAFER As the Congregation moves forward in our plans for the future, I have been asked to...
Retreat centers as touchstones of mercy
May 29-June 1, the North American Conference of Oblate Retreat and Renewal Centers (NACORRC) held its 39th annual meeting, hosted this year at King’s House, Belleville, IL. Twenty-three members gathered, representing eight Oblate Retreat/Renewal Centers. Providence...
Helping people, helping groups: companion ministries
Sister Kay Taylor (right), Provincial of the Canossian Daughters of Charity, presents Providence Sister Jeannette Filthaut with a pewter carving of the creation story as a gift for facilitating their 2014 Provincial Chapter.BY SISTER JEANNETTE FILTHAUT Spiritual...