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Sisters of Providence, Mother Joseph

We are Catholic women religious who serve and advocate for our neighbors in need in the Western U.S., El Salvador and the Philippines.

A religious order of the Roman Catholic Church.

06/09/2026

Today we celebrate International Archives Day, created in 1948 by the International Council on Archives with support from UNESCO. It’s a day intended to highlight the importance of preserving historical records with care and commitment, and observe the importance of access for future generations.

This is a terrific opportunity to celebrate the excellent, consistent, and creative Providence Archives team. The small but mighty group reliably sets a high standard for archiving and preserving the rich history of both the Sisters of Providence and Providence Health & Services. The Providence Archive team includes: Peter Schmid (Manager), Arabella Matthews (Senior Archivist), Brian Drischell (Visual Resources Archivist), Jessica Long (Artifact Collections Curator), and Pam Hedquist (Assistant Archivist-Technical).

Check out the team's newsletter, "Past Foward," here: https://www.providence.org/about/providence-archives/past-forward-newsletter

Thank you all for the passion and excellence you each devote to the community!

06/04/2026

This month, a book that details the journey of the Sisters of Providence westward to the Pacific Northwest is featured in a daily online reading series led by Rev. Eric Andersen (of Saint Steven Catholic Church in Portland).

"The Bell and the River" was first published in 1957, and is the result of extensive research by Sr. Mary of the Blessed Sacrament (McCrosson).

Rev. Eric reads a chapter a day, beginning in reflection to the Novena of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and running through much of June.

Follow his whole series here: http://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLODFeWFZ0CdkrWQMXMgkD2jdbI_pljt3A

05/31/2026

On this day, 45 years ago: The Cause of Emilie Tavernier Gamelin was officially introduced at her parish church, the Notre-Dame Basilica, in the Archdiocese of Montreal.

The Sisters of Providence foundress was presented by Pope John Paul II as blessed in 2001, and the cause for her canonization to be named a Saint in the Roman Catholic Church continues today. The Sisters operate a dedicated office that is devoted to Blessed Emilie's cause at the community's International Centre in Montreal.

Read more about the cause here:
https://providenceintl.org/en/search-requests/three-great-providence-women/blessed-emilie-gamelin/cause-for-the-canonization-of-emilie-tavernier-gamelin/

05/30/2026

Sr. Rosalie Locati recently stopped by to visit with Providence St Joseph Health Central Division leaders from Washington, Montana, Oregon, Texas, and New Mexico who were meeting at the division offices at the Mother Gamelin Center in Spokane, Washington.

05/29/2026

Sr. Phuong Ha Nguyen, SP, helped guide the annual, flower-filled celebration in honor of Mother Mary at St. Finbar Catholic Church in Burbank, California.

Coming up in June, the parish will celebrate 50 years of Vietnamese-language Masses.

On the Sisters' website, read more and watch a clip of the may flower dance, choreographed by Sr. Phuong Ha:
https://sistersofprovidence.net/celebrating-mother-mary-with-may-flowers-at-st-finbar/

05/25/2026

God of power and mercy,
you destroy war and put down earthly pride.
Banish violence from our midst and wipe away our tears,
that we may all deserve to be called your daughters and sons.
Keep in your mercy those women and men
who have died in the cause of freedom
and bring them safely
into your kingdom of justice and peace.

We ask this though Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

(Prayer Source: USCCB)

05/22/2026

This week, the California Angels (southern California) region of Providence Associates and Companions gathered at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Burbank.

Nicolas Estrada, PA – associate university minister for liturgy at University of San Diego – gave the primary address at the meeting, outlining the relationship of the Sisters and Associates. Providence Associates Executive Director Kathe Boucha, PA, and Secretary Margaret Bauer, PA, traveled from Alaska to contribute to the summit.

Providence Associates are compassionate laypeople who desire to share the mission and spirituality of Providence. They are drawn by the same spirit and charism as the Sisters of Providence, and serve from 19 U.S. states. Internationally, Associates are also located in three districts throughout the Philippines, along with an active member in Tanzania.

Srs. Rosa Sen Nguyen, SP, and Teresa White, SP, were also in attendance at the Burbank gathering.

05/21/2026

May the God who created a world of diversity and vibrancy,
Go with us as we embrace life in all its fullness.

May the Son who teaches us to care for strangers and foreigners,
Go with us as we try to be good neighbors in our communities.

May the Holy Spirit who breaks down our barriers and celebrates community,
Go with us as we find the courage to create a place of welcome for all.

Amen.

- Clare McBeath and Tim Presswood (via Xavier.edu)

05/17/2026

Happy Sunday! 🌸 Sr. Rosalie Locati is enjoying the beauty of springtime while on a walk in Spokane.

05/15/2026

Sr. Bea LaFramboise gave the Blessing & Land Acknowledgment at the Intercommunity Peace & Justice Center's Spring Benefit in Seattle.

The Sisters of Providence is among the group of religious communities that co-sponsor IPJC, and Sr. Bea serves on the Center's Board of Directors and Board of Members.

Srs. Beverly Dunn, Judith Desmarais, and Charlene Hudon joined Sr. Bea at the Benefit. Two fellows on the IPJC's Youth Action Team posed for a picture with the Sisters.

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1801 Lind Avenue SW
Renton, WA
98057

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
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Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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