SAINT MARY-OF-THE-WOODS, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods announced Monday they are currently accepting applications for Providence Associates.
“If you are looking for spiritual enrichment, support, a community or a sense of mission, God may be nudging you to become a Providence Associate of the Sisters of Providence,” a news release said.
Providence Associates, according to the release, are people of faith, ages 18 years and older, who share their talents with others while walking with the Sisters of Providence. The Providence Associate relationship with the Sisters of Providence began in 2007.
Currently, there are nearly 300 Providence Associates in the United States and Taiwan. Accepted applicants spend a year meeting one-on-one on a regular basis with a Sister of Providence or another Providence Associate companion. During the meetings, the candidates and their companions learn and share about Providence Spirituality.
Those accepted attend an orientation at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods in November. Following the orientation, the candidate and companion usually meet once a month in-person, virtually or by phone during the coming year.
Applications are being accepted through May 31, the release said. For more information or to request an application, visit ProvidenceAssociates.org or contact Providence Associate Co-director Sister Sue Paweski, SP, at 312-909-7492 or at spaweski@spsmw.org.
