Sisters of Providence

History Originally, the work was founded by a Ladies Society to protect orphaned children. Because the work developed rapidly, the ladies asked Bishop Rafael Valentin Valdivieso if a religious congregation could take charge of it. Mother Amable Dorion, superior of the Sisters of the... read more

History The history of this hostel dates back to December 1988. The Pneumology Department of Montreal’s Sacré-Coeur Hospital was setting up an outpatient program to reduce the waiting lists caused by penury shortage of beds. Following the success of the initiative, the... read more

History Providence Renewal Centre (PRC), a sacred space in a busy world, developed within the Providence Centre complex, which was built in 1965. From the beginning, Providence Centre was intended to be large enough to accommodate the need for retreats and for intercommunity classes... read more

History In 1980, the Sisters of Providence were researching the possibility of federal funds to assist in a new ministry of low-income housing for the poor and the elderly.  The General Council gave its full endorsement and enthusiastic support to this ministry following in the... read more

Context Our Lady of Providence Vice-Province in the Philippines was founded for the mission of ministering among the people and for vocation promotion. The Sisters of Providence actively serve and participate in the building of Christian Ecclesial Base Communities with the Church of the... read more