Sisters of Providence host weekend for women thinking about religious life

The Sisters of Providence will host a "Come and See" weekend April 8 through 10 at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Catholic women ages 18 to 42 who are considering a call to apostolic religious life are invited to attend.

Participants will be able to engage in group prayer, group discussion, personal reflection, a service activity and will connect with a sister companion. Sister Nancy Nolan will speak on "Apostolic Religious Life: A Response to the Longing."

There is no cost to participate. Housing and meals are provided. Registration is due by April 4. Online registration can be made at www. SistersofProvidence.org. Additional information can be obtained from Sister Jenny Howard, vocation director, at jhoward@spsmw.org or at 812-535-2897.

The Sisters of Providence, a Congregation of nearly 400 women religious, have their motherhouse at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, located northwest of Terre Haute. Saint Mother Theodore Guerin founded the Sisters of Providence at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods in 1840. Today, Sisters of Providence minister in 19 states, the District of Columbia and Asia.

For more information about any of the ministries of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, visit the Congregation's website at www.SistersofProvidence.org.