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Sister Caritas Endowed Nurses Education Fund tops $1 Million

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Mercy Medical Center held an appreciation event announcing the Sister Caritas Endowed Nurses Fund secured $1 million in donations

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State Awards Sisters of Providence Grant for Affordable Elder Housing

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The new housing project, temporarily called Hillside: Phase III, will add 24 units of independent, affordable, elder housing to the 26-acre Hillside at Providence campus.

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Rest in Peace Sister Ruth McGoldrick

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Born in Quincy, Mass., Sister Ruth McGoldrick held numerous positions during her 72 year in religious life.

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Remembering Sister Mary Justin Crowley, SP

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Called to new life on October 16, 2025, Sister Mary Justin Crowley had a fine sense of humor and a caring heart.

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Please pray for Sister Mary Martin de Porres Grisé

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Sister Mary Martin de Porres was loved by all who encountered her compassionate demeanor, smiling countenance, and contagious laugh.

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Providence Ministries Celebrates 45th Anniversary

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Congratulations Providence Ministries and Sister Margaret McCleary, PMN founder!

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Over 150 years of stories, headlines and photos

Over 150 years of stories, headlines and photos

Our pioneer Sisters came to Holyoke in 1873 as members of another community from Kingston, Ont., Canada. In 1892, we became incorporated as the Sisters of Providence, an independent congregation in the Springfield Diocese.

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While weaving the delicate threads of our lives, the Mystery of Providence is being revealed.

- Sister Elizabeth Oleksak, SP