Often, some of the most interesting pieces of history are lost in time. These inviting stories are drawn from the Sisters of Providence Archives and the memories of sisters and friends. They feature the many people and places instrumental in the Sisters of Providence history. Originally, these appeared as articles in the SP newsletter COMMUNITY or in the Congregation magazine HOPE.

• Bringing beauty into the world (Sister Cecilia Clare Bocard, RIP)

• A spirituality of hope and healing

• Sisters’ habits

• Finding a source of fuel

• The bells of Saint Mary's

• Personal stories from bell and chimes ringers

• Golden jubilees celebrated throughout SP history

• St. Joseph statue ‘rained’ over Saint Mary-of-the-Woods

• A labor of love

• Wedding gown tradition

• Young woman’s letters help explain formation

Also see

Sisters of Providence Archives

Sisters of Providence: Publications