The community of the Sisters of Divine Providence was founded in 1851 to "meet the needs of the times." The needs of our times are certainly different from those of the mid-19th century; they are different now than they were just ten years ago. Our ministries are always evolving to meet the current needs of the people and times. But our mission remains the same: we are committed to making God's Providence more visible in our world. We do this every day through our lives and our ministries, sharing God's love with others.

The community is committed to working with those who are economically poor and has made a corporate commitment to promote a consistent ethic of life. Our backing of our sponsored ministries is comprehensive, providing space, operating funds, staff and volunteers. We can't do it on our own, however, and we're blessed to be part of a concerned community reaching out together to assist those in need.

You can help make God's Providence more visible in our world by supporting the Sisters of Divine Providence:

Members of the Divine Providence community work in our sponsored ministries and in social justice advocacy through their individual ministries in parishes, hospitals, schools and elsewhere. Our members reveal God's Providence through direct service to the poor, health care, pastoral care, education and other callings. In addition, although many sisters 70 and older are redefining retirement by continuing to minister to others, many other sisters whose care must be provided serve God through prayer ministry.

To provide for the Sisters' Area of Greatest Need, please roll over the following "Donate Now" link and select the Sisters in your area: Donate Now.

To learn more about our sponsored ministries you can visit them through the Ministries page of our website or click on any of the links below.
	Camp Mishannock is a summer camp in Massachusetts for boys and girls from the ages of four to fifteen, focusing on recreation and skills development while fostering communal responsibility by teaching respect for God and mankind.
	Divine Providence Retreat Ministry The Sisters of Divine Providence operate Kearns Spirituality Center, Providence Villa, and Transfiguration House in the Pittsburgh area where individuals and groups can gather to renew their spirits and focus on their relationship with God.
	La Posada Providencia in south Texas is a temporary shelter for people seeking legal refuge in the United States that promotes self-sufficiency, cultural integration and values that witness God's Providence in the world.
	La Roche College, a Catholic institution of higher learning, is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and sponsored by the Congregation of Divine Providence.
	Providence Connections in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania focuses on aiding struggling parents who need support services to enable them to provide for their families. These families find a welcoming atmosphere at Providence Family Support Center, the Providence Child Care Center-South and Amelia House.
	Providence Heights Alpha School is an independent, Catholic, coeducational school for grades K-8, founded and sponsored by the Sisters of Divine Providence. The Alpha School, located on the Sisters' property in Allison Park, Pa., educates children to be independent thinkers, imaginative problem solvers, and caring, compassionate individuals.
	Room at the Inn is a community-based, emergency shelter for homeless women and families of St. Louis County Missouri providing safe shelter, food, personal items, case management and a stabilizing support system for 20 people per day.
	Sacred Heart Elementary School (SHES) is a private Catholic elementary school (K-6) and a part of the K-12 educational ministry of the Congregation of Divine Providence. SHES is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. The school's aim is to assist parents in challenging their young ones to be the best they can be, to lead rather than follow, to be compassionate rather than exhibit contempt, and, finally, to act justly in their relationship with all of humanity and creation.
	Sacred Heart High School (SHHS) is located in the heart of the Massachusetts south shore and offers young men and women (grades 7-12) an academic program that effectively prepares each student for the pursuit of knowledge now, in higher education and throughout life while fostering responsible habits of leadership, a respect for all persons and a dedication to service among all members of the school community.

For additional information about this page, please contact any of the area development directors: