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Mother Mary Lange, OSP
On July 2, 1829 the Oblate Sisters of Providence was founded by Mother Mary Lange, OSP, and Rev. James Nicholas Joubert, SS as the first congregation of women religious of African descent. This was the beginning of a legacy that has thrived over the past 180 years in 25 cities in the United States, Cuba, Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic and most recently Africa. As the world's first congregation of women religious of African descent, we spread the good news of Christ by our faith, our love for God, and our firm hope and trust in God's Providence by following the teachings of Mother Mary Lange, OSP, our saintly foundress and our founder Rev. James Joubert, SS. Our work is primarily among African American communities in the inner cities and Caribbean countries. In these ministries we continue Mother Lange's tradition of education and service to the poor, the neglected, and to all those in need. The primary deteminants of our ministries are a keen awareness of and a positive response to the signs of the times.
Our Lady of Mount Providence Convent
701 Gun Road
Baltimore, MD 21227
410-242-8500
Our Lady of Mount Providence Convent
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Standing in front of Our Lady of Mount Providence are Oblate Sisters of Providence Superior General Sr. Alexis Fisher, OSP in front of members of the OSP administration. Left to right, Councilor Sr. Dora Fernandez, OSP; First Councilor Sr. Constance Fenwick, OSP;
Vicar Sr. Clarice Proctor, OSP; Councilor Sr Trinita Baeza. The new administration was installed at a ceremony in the motherhouse chapel on June 24, 2009.
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- Mary Pets sampler chart pack selected by With My Needle and Pen Newsletter as one of two 2009 group projects
- Listen to NPR's Tell Me More December 26th radio interview with Srs. Virginie and Marcia, OSP CLICK HERE
- February Feast Chicken Dinner Fundraiser was a HUGE Success CLICK HERE
- BRICK DRIVE NOW UNDERWAY - Click on the Brick Flier or donate securely online below
- Sr. Anthonia Nwoga, OSP makes first vows at Mt. Providence Chapel March 25, 2009
Baltimore Sun photo
- Women and Spirit: Catholic Sisters in America
A traveling exhibit which tells the story of how sisters helped shape the history of the United States. It opens at the Cincinnatti Museum May 16, 2009 Click Here for the schedule and more information.
- Stitch by Stitch Read about Otter Creek Middle School students reproducing St. Frances Academy sampler CLICK HERE
