Oblate Sisters of Providence
Since the beginning in 1829 the Oblate Sisters of Providence have been strongly supported by the lay community. Without that help the order could not have survived and prospered to do God's work. Those efforts continue today in the form of several lay organizations that are committed to helping the Oblate Sisters accomplish their missions and ministries of service, education, and evangelization.
- Oblate Sisters of Providence Lay Associates
The Lay Associate Program offers lay men and women the opportunity to extend and strengthen the mission of the Oblate Sisters of Providence.Oblate Associates commit time to the mission and charism of the Oblate Sisters of Providence through prayer and service. For further information contact the Lay Associate Director, Sr. Annette at 410-242-8500.
The Mother Mary Lange Guild is the effort to tell the world about the life, the works, and the legacy of Mother Mary Lange focusing on how God used Mother Lange to change the concepts of His people to the Church, to the United States and the world. For more information call Sr. Virginie at 410-242-6861 or email srmmel@aol.com .
- National Oblate Sisters of Providence Alumni Association
The National Oblate Sisters of Providence Alumni Association currently has nearly 4,000 members who live in various parts of the world. They lend grateful financial assistance and share in the daily prayers of their former teachers who continue apostolic work in the United States and Latin America. Sr. Marina Kelly, OSP serves as the Moderator. She communicates with the NOSPAA members by personal attendance at Chapter meetings, via a bi-annual NOSPAA NEWSLETTER and Annual Homecoming Activities. For more information call 410-247-4776.
Oblate Sisters of Providence sisters and sisters belonging to the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM) come together in a "gathering" to embrace their link and common foundation. Mother Theresa Maxis (Duchemim), IHM was one of the charter members of the Oblate Sisters of Providence. Mother Theresa left the Oblates in 1845 to found the Immaculate Heart Sisters in Monroe, Michigan.