Who are you ?

Our particular Providence mission began in the caring presence of our foundress, Mother Emilie Gamelin, who was moved by love for all people, and by her devotion to Our Mother of Sorrows, to respond to the needs of children, the sick, the elderly, people with handicaps, prisoners, the mentally ill, and especially the poor. As a young woman Emilie belonged to the Ladies of Charity, before establishing the religious community of the Sisters of Providence. And afterwards, she continued to make the Ladies an important element in the mission of Providence.

Providence Associates are individuals who desire to share the mission and spirituality of Providence but do not seek vowed membership. They have different means of achieving a common goal and do not have canonical membership or monetary and legal obligations. Providence Associates are women and men who hold gospel values as the compelling force in their lives. They recognize themselves as drawn by the same spirit and charism as the Sisters of Providence. After a period of orientation and mutual evaluation, they formally express their desire to share Providence Spirituality and to collaborate in the mission of Providence.

What is the special gift and mission of Providence?