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Corpus Christi residents make commitment as Providence Associate
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October 21, 2022
Della Gunning
Cynthia ChapaCorpus Christi residents Cynthia Chapa Garcia and Della Gunning recently deepened their relationships with the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. On Saturday, Oct. 8, both Cynthia and Della made commitments as Providence Associates, joining 19 other 2022 associates choosing to walk more closely with the Sisters of Providence.
“This means I now have a community, a full community to share with,” Della said. “I have a connection to continue learning and giving through my commitment. This community will enrich my journey and I will not be alone.”
Providence Associate Co-Director Sister Susan Paweski, SP, said in order to become a Providence Associate, a candidate is paired with a Sister of Providence or Providence Associate companion and goes through a year of study, prayer and reflection. Both Cynthia and Della companioned with Providence Associate Adriana Estringel.
“Both candidate and companion commit to praying and meeting on a regular basis to unfold the mission and ministry of the Sisters of Providence,” Sister Susan said. “A binder of materials, the Spiritual Integration Units, provides the background, spirituality and mission of the Congregation.”
Sister Susan said the 2022 commitments brought the total of Providence Associates to more than 300 in the United States and Taiwan.
The Sisters of Providence are a community of Catholic women religious who collaborate with others to create a more just and hope-filled world through prayer, education, service and advocacy.
If you feel called to explore the Providence Associate relationship, learn more at ProvidenceAssociates.org or contact Sister Susan at (312) 909-7492 or [email protected].
About Providence Associates
Providence Associates of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, are women and men of faith who choose to have an intentional relationship with the Sisters of Providence, a Congregation of Catholic women religious committed to effecting positive change in the world. Providence Associates commit to sharing their own unique gifts and talents with others while walking with the Sisters of Providence. Currently more than 300 Providence Associates live out Providence spirituality in their daily lives across the United States and in Taiwan. Learn more at ProvidenceAssociates.org.
About the Sisters of Providence
The Sisters of Providence, a congregation of 214 women religious, with 300 Providence Associates, collaborate with others to create a more just and hope-filled world through prayer, education, service and advocacy. The Sisters of Providence have their motherhouse at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, located just northwest of downtown Terre Haute, Ind., which is now listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Saint Mother Theodore Guerin founded the Sisters of Providence at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods in 1840. Today, Sisters of Providence minister in 13 states, the District of Columbia and Asia, through works of love, mercy and justice. More information about the Sisters of Providence and their ministries can be found at SistersofProvidence.org.
