Harrison resident Linda Doyle recently deepened her relationship with the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana.

On Saturday, Oct. 21, Linda made a commitment as a Providence Associate, joining 19 other 2023 associates choosing to walk more closely with the Sisters of Providence.

Providence Associates are women and men of varying faith traditions who walk with the Sisters of Providence. Together with the sisters, they follow God’s lead in bringing love, mercy and justice to a world in need.

Providence Associate Co-Director Sister Susan Paweski, SP, said in order to become a Providence Associate, a candidate is paired with a Sister of Providence or Providence Associate companion and goes through a year of study, prayer and reflection.

“Both candidate and companion commit to praying and meeting on a regular basis to unfold the mission and ministry of the Sisters of Providence,” Sister Susan said. “A binder of materials, the Spiritual Integration Units, provides the background, spirituality and mission of the Congregation.”

Sister Susan said the 2023 commitments brought the total of Providence Associates to more than 320 in the United States and Taiwan.

The Sisters of Providence are a community of Catholic women religious (sisters) who collaborate with others to create a more just and hope-filled world through prayer, education, service and advocacy.

If you feel called to explore the Providence Associate relationship, visit ProvidenceAssociates.org or contact Debbie Dillow at 317-250-3294 or [email protected].

About Providence Associates
Providence Associates of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, are women and men of faith who choose to have an intentional relationship with the Sisters of Providence, a Congregation of Catholic women religious committed to effecting positive change in the world. Providence Associates commit to sharing their own unique gifts and talents with others while walking with the Sisters of Providence. Currently more than 300 Providence Associates live out Providence spirituality in their daily lives across the United States and in Taiwan. Learn more at ProvidenceAssociates.org.

About the Sisters of Providence
The Sisters of Providence, a congregation of nearly 200 women religious, with more than 300 Providence Associates, collaborate with others to create a more just and hope-filled world through prayer, education, service and advocacy. The Sisters of Providence have their motherhouse at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, located just northwest of downtown Terre Haute, Ind., which is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Saint Mother Theodore Guerin founded the Sisters of Providence at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods in 1840. Today, Sisters of Providence minister in 13 states, the District of Columbia and Asia, through works of love, mercy and justice. More information about the Sisters of Providence and their ministries can be found at SistersofProvidence.org.
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