Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul

Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul The Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul, addressing root causes of poverty & a voice for justice since 1861. www.wpcweb.org

Vincent de Paul are an apostolic congregation of vowed women religious called to be channels of God’s Providence in the world through compassionate service in response to the needs of the times. In accordance with our mission statement, we seek to empower others, especially the poor and oppressed, to achieve a quality of life in keeping with their human dignity. We also strive to be prophetic lead

ers in our Church and in society. Relying on the Providence of God which we are called to proclaim, the Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul are gifted with a charism of compassionate caring for God’s people, especially the most destitute, manifested by service given in a spirit of humility, simplicity and charity. As we serve with compassion and walk in hope, we trust in the power, the movement and the mystery of Providence in all things. We are a member of the Women of Providence in Collaboration which is an association of religious congregations across the U.S. and Canada, bearing the name and charism of PROVIDENCE.

Novices standing under the pavilion in the garden of the House of Providence, Kingston, probably just before taking Fina...
06/18/2026

Novices standing under the pavilion in the garden of the House of Providence, Kingston, probably just before taking Final Vows in September1923. Left to right: Sister Mary Damian Callghan, Sister Mary Carmel Teresa Desjardins, Sister Mary Irma Seguin, Sister Mary Boniface Lansing, Sister Mary Domitilla Buchanan, Sister Mary Remigius Adrain, Sister Mary Anicetus Ryan, Sister Mary Vivian Laffan, Sister Mary Cletus Vincent, Sister Mary Clarissa Whalen, Sister Mary Audrey Cafferty and Sister Mary Majella Kerr. These 12 women lived out their lives as Sisters of Providence.

Every year in June the Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul celebrate the jubilees of Sisters who have been in r...
06/11/2026

Every year in June the Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul celebrate the jubilees of Sisters who have been in religious life for 25, 50, 60, or 70 years. On June 13, 1933, students acted out the parable of the wise and foolish virgins on the steps of the House of Providence, Kingston ON in honour of the Sisters’ jubilee celebrations. The parable of the Wise and Foolish Virgin can be found in the Gospel of Matthew 25:1-13.

Our Mother of Sorrows Chapel, House of Providence, Kingston in 1961.
06/04/2026

Our Mother of Sorrows Chapel, House of Providence, Kingston in 1961.

06/04/2026

📣 𝐁𝐢𝐠 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬. 📣

The current site of Providence Manor at 275 Sydenham Street has a future—and we’re excited to introduce 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐬. 💜

The Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul will transfer ownership of the property to Providence Care, paving the way for a new community-focused housing and care space rooted in their legacy.

After more than 160 years as a place of compassion and connection, this next chapter ensures that legacy continues in a meaningful way.

As Providence Manor prepares to move to Providence Village in late 2027, the original site will be repurposed to support our community through:

✨ Mixed-use housing, including market-rate, affordable and supportive options
✨ A focus on vulnerable women and women-led families
✨ Spaces that foster belonging, healing, connection, learning and creativity

“This is a shared commitment to care for our community,” says Cathy Szabo, President & CEO of Providence Care. “Providence Commons will carry forward a legacy of compassion while responding to real and urgent needs in our city.”

We’re excited to embark on this next chapter!

🔗 Learn more: https://providencecare.ca/?page_id=138369&preview=true

Sister Mary Perpetua McCarthy, Sister Mary Patrice Rashotte, Sister Mary Lourdes Poulin, and Sister Mary Francis Xavier ...
05/28/2026

Sister Mary Perpetua McCarthy, Sister Mary Patrice Rashotte, Sister Mary Lourdes Poulin, and Sister Mary Francis Xavier Dimberline at St. Vincent de Paul Home in Athabasca, Alberta in May 1964. The Sisters of Providence ran St. Vincent de Paul Home, a residence for the elderly, from 1952 to 1964 in Athabasaca.

May is a month of many first communions celebrations. This photo demonstrates that it was as difficult to get first grad...
05/21/2026

May is a month of many first communions celebrations. This photo demonstrates that it was as difficult to get first graders to stay still for a photo in 1923 as it is in 2026! First communion class of 1923 at St. John Chrysostom’s parish, Arnprior.

Sister Sheila Brady leading the Honourable Matthew B. Dymond, Minister of Health for Ontario, on a tour of the new wing ...
05/14/2026

Sister Sheila Brady leading the Honourable Matthew B. Dymond, Minister of Health for Ontario, on a tour of the new wing of St. Vincent de Paul Hospital in Brockville, Ontario on May 15 1968. (photo credit I.L. Inniss, Brockville, ON)

It’s Ontario’s Catholic Education Week. Here is a photo of Sister Mary Loretta McAndrews and her class at St. Mary’s Sch...
05/07/2026

It’s Ontario’s Catholic Education Week. Here is a photo of Sister Mary Loretta McAndrews and her class at St. Mary’s School, Chesterville, Ontario in 1950-1951.

This week, May 3 – May 8, 2026, is Catholic Education Week, and the theme this year is “Pilgrims of Hope: On the Path to...
05/04/2026

This week, May 3 – May 8, 2026, is Catholic Education Week, and the theme this year is “Pilgrims of Hope: On the Path to Holiness”.

The Sisters of Providence have been teachers in many locations in Canada and beyond. You can read some of these stories on our website:
https://providence.ca/our-story/providence-flashbacks/teaching-in-king-city/
https://providence.ca/our-story/providence-flashbacks/teaching-in-lancaster/
https://providence.ca/our-story/providence-flashbacks/49-years-of-teaching/

To learn more about Catholic Education Week please visit https://www.ocsta.on.ca/project/cet-2025-2026-pilgrims-of-hope/

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Kingston, ON
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