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01/05/24

May 1st Commemorations

In most countries around the world, the first day of May marks the celebration of Labor Day on which different organizations defend at public demonstrations labor rights while demanding the improvement of working conditions across the world. In 1955, the Catholic Church highlighted this celebration by dedicating the day to St. Joseph the Worker, as […]

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22/04/24

Together for the Earth: Legacy and Mission

Let us maintain our commitment to protect our “common home” and embody Providence values with unwavering determination.  On this coming April 22, 2024, which commemorates the World Earth Day, we are called to celebrate the magnificence of our planet while embracing our sacred duty to protect and preserve it. We are the attentive keepers of […]

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20/04/24

Providence Spirituality

Reflection on the Gospel  of May 5, 2024 – Gospel of Jesus Christ according to John 15:9-17 – Everyone believes that love is important and, in reality, love is not a feeling; it is a choice and action.  God is the source of our love.  The supreme example of God’s love for us is to […]

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19/04/24

WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS

Many people mistake our work for our vocation. Our vocation is the love of Jesus. Mother Teresa As Mother Teresa’s wise words explain, our vocation is not defined only by our actions but above all by the meaning we give to our lives, by our love of neighbor and of God. For the Catholic Church, […]

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12/04/24

The Divine Mercy

Last Sunday, April 7, on the second Sunday of Easter, we celebrated the Feast of the Divine Mercy. Instituted by Pope John Paul II in 2000, this is an occasion to reflect on the meaning of the Resurrection of Christ in our lives. The Son of God died and rose again after three days, so […]

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05/04/24

The Mission of the Sisters of Providence in Egypt

Even if according to their Mission the Sisters of Providence have always been interested in caring for those in need, regardless of their country of birth and nationality, we can ask ourselves why or how they ended up in Egypt, in one of the farthest countries from the North of Africa, at about 8, 700 […]

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02/04/24

Mother Joseph, monumental architect (1823-2024)

On a day like today, in 1823, Mother Joseph of the Sacred Heart was born in Saint-Elzéar, Quebec. Among her many facets as a pioneer, a woman of faith and a Great Providence Woman, today we highlight her importance as one of the first women architects. On the image (below, left) we see the first […]

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26/03/24

The Path to Easter

  When the sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary, the mother of James, and Salome bought spices so that they might go and anoint him. Very early when the sun had risen, on the first day of the week, they came to the tomb. They were saying to one another, “Who will roll back the […]

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08/03/24

March 8-14, 2024 – Catholic Women Religious Week

As we announced last week, and with the intention of highlighting our participation in Catholic Sisters Week, we have invited Sister Serena Chappell to share her experience as a Sister of Providence of temporary vows. In her interview, Sister Serena recalls her childhood and tells us about her early call to religious life. She also […]

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01/03/24

St. Patrick’s Day, Irish Immigration and the Sisters of Providence

March 17 is St. Patrick’s Day, patron saint of Ireland who is considered the founder of Christianity in that country. In the 19th century, along with the United States, Australia and other countries linked to the British crown, Canada welcomed a massive influx of people from Ireland that were mainly escaping the Great Famine that […]

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