"Come and See" us in California!

By Sister Editha Ben, vocation director

If you’re thinking about religious life and are near Orange, California, why not “Come and See” what the Sisters of Providence are all about? Catholic women ages 18-42 will gather Saturday, Aug. 11, at Marywood Retreat Center to attend our “Come and See” Day from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. There are still a few spaces available for this bi-lingual event so call me today at 812-230-4771.

You’ll enjoy an introductory video about our foundress, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin and a lively panel discussion of sisters. We’ll help answer questions such as what drew us to the Sisters of Providence, how we are currently serving the Church, how we are living out lives of prayer and community life, how religious life brings meaning to our lives and the lives of others and why religious life is important today.

You will enjoy time for reflection, group sharing and Eucharistic Adoration, as well as time to ask questions and share thoughts and concerns. Past participants agree that it’s been very helpful to meet with other women who are also considering religious life because they realize they aren’t alone in their journeys.

The free day includes continental breakfast, lunch, snacks and all materials. Marywood Retreat Center is located at 2811 East Villa Real Dr. and the Center’s phone number is 714-282-3098. You can also get more information at SPVocations.

Sisters of Providence Fall Discernment Retreat

Did you know that everyone has a vocation? Each person baptized is called to be of service to the Gospel. A person can do this through one of three ways: as a single person, a married person or a member of a vowed religious community, like the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.

Are you longing to grow more deeply in your Catholic faith? If you are a woman ages 18-42 who is considering religious life, or you know someone who is, check out our Fall Discernment Retreat in conjunction with the Saint Mother Theodore Guerin FEST, Oct. 21-23 at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind.

Your weekend with the sisters will consist of personal and group prayer and reflection, meals and time spent getting to know the sisters and attending Eucharistic Liturgies. There is no cost to attend the Fall Discernment Retreat and the FEST so register today.

Sister Bernice Kuper, vocation minister, said, “The human process of answering the question ‘How do I know what God wants me to do with my life?’ will be much more like being given a map of the United States and told to plot a route which will take you from Indianapolis to San Francisco. You know you will get there but it will involve some effort on your part. You know you will meet some unexpected detours, some challenges and perhaps some delightful surprises on the way, but to reach your destination you have to stay engaged and keep moving ahead!”

Sister Jenny discusses what young women today are looking for, when considering religious life and choosing a vocation, in the video below.



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Take the next step in your vocations journey and attend this special weekend.