Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul

The Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul, established in 1861, is the only religious congregation founded in Kingston. The following Mission Statement and archival photographs illustrate the scope of the sisters compassionate service to the faithful of the Archdiocese of Kingston.

We, the Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul, are an apostolic congregation of vowed women religious

called to be channels of Gods Providence in the world through compassionate service in response to the needs of the times.

Pastoral Care, St. Marys of the Lake Hospital, Kingston

St. Marys School, Chesterville

St. Vincent de Paul Society, Kingston

St. Vincent de Paul Hospital, Brockville

Sharing our individual giftedness,

St. Johns Convent, Gananoque

St. Johns Convent, PerthMusic Ministry

Teddies for Tragedies

TeachingNicholson Catholic College, Belleville

Massage

Volunteering St. Marys of the Lake Hospital

we carry out diverse ministries in a spirit of humility, simplicity and charity

Heirloom Seed Sanctuary, Kingston

St. Francis De Sales Hospital, Smiths Falls

Pastoral Counselling

St. Michaels High School, Belleville

Holy Rosary School, Belleville

Prison Ministry

in collaboration with others to bring about the reign of God.

Transfer of Sponsorship of Providence Continuing Care Centre

Our Mother of Sorrows ChapelHouse of Providence

Silent Vigil, City Hall, Kingston

St. Carthaghs Parish, Tweed

Providence Associates

Our heritage is rooted inthe creativityand spirituality ofVincent de Paul and Louise de Marillac,

St. Vincent de PaulSt. Louise de Marillac

in the responsiveness of the Montreal Sisters of Providence

Sr. Mary of the Blessed SacramentEmilie Gamelin

to the call of Bishop E.J. Horan, as well as in the courage and pioneer spirit of Mother Mary Edward McKinley

Catherine McKinley Mother Mary EdwardBishop Horan

and the original members of the Kingston community.

House of Providence, Kingston

Impelled by the compassionate love of Jesus and Mary,

we seek to empower others,

Grade 1, St. Johns School, Perth

Art TherapyProvidence Motherhouse, Kingston

St. Marys of the Lake Hospital, Kingston

Group Home for Girls, Kingston

Nurses Training SchoolSt. Vincent de Paul Hospital, Brockville

Newman House, Kingston

especially the poor and oppressed,

House of Providence, Kingston

In From the Cold, Kingston

St. Marys of the Lake Orphanage, Kingston

Gabriel Maternity Home, Kingston

Vietnamese Refugees at St. Vincent de Paul Society, Kingston

to achieve a quality of life in keeping with their human dignity.

McKinley CentreProvidence Motherhouse, Kingston

Healing Violence Committee

Guadalupe House for Refugees, Kingston

Gleaners Food Bank, Belleville

Save the Prison Farms Campaign

Fresh Start Housing Program, Kingston

We strive to be prophetic leaders in our Church and in society

through promotion of structures and relationships of equality and mutuality

Chapter 2007Providence Motherhouse, Kingston

House of Providence, Kingston

Welcoming ritual for CND and RHSJ sistersto Providence Motherhouse

Providence Associates

Providence Spirituality Centre, Kingston

World Day of the Sick

and through attitudes and actions for justice and peace.

Silent Vigil

Living Wage Campaign

Put Food in the Budget Campaign

Hiroshima Day

Interfaith Social Assistance Reform Coalition (ISARC)Social Audit

Strengthened by prayer,

we are bonded in unity and love through our corporate mission.

Serving with compassion, trusting in Providence, we walk in hope.

Presentation courtesy ofHeritage Servicesand thePastoral Liturgy Officeof the Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul

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