| 词条 | Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul |
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|name = Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul |image = SistersofProvidenceKingstonLogo.jpg |image_border = |size = 134 |alt = Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul logo |caption = |map = |msize = |malt = |mcaption = |abbreviation = |motto = |formation = 1861 |extinction = |type = religious institute |status = |purpose = |headquarters = Kingston, Ontario |location = |region_served = |membership = |language = |leader_title = General superior |leader_name = Sister Sandra Shannon |main_organ = |parent_organization = |affiliations = |num_staff = |num_volunteers = |budget = |website = www.providence.ca |remarks = }} The Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul are an apostolic congregation of vowed women religious, who rely on and proclaim the Providence of God. They are the only religious congregation founded in Kingston, Ontario. SpiritualityIn accordance with their mission statement, the Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul seek to empower others, especially the poor and oppressed, to achieve a quality of life in keeping with their human dignity. They also strive to be prophetic leaders in their Church and in society.[1] The Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul follow their charism of compassionate caring for God's people, especially the most destitute, manifested by service given in a spirit of humility, simplicity and charity. As they serve with compassion and walk in hope, they trust in the power, the movement and the mystery of Providence in all things. HistoryOn December 13, 1861, four Sisters of Charity from Montreal arrived in Kingston to found what is now known as the Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul. The only religious congregation founded in Kingston, Ontario, is still active today. General SuperiorsThe first general superior of the Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul was Mother Mary Edward, born Catherine McKinley. The current general superior is Sister Sandra Shannon. CurrentThe congregation is a member of the Women of Providence in Collaboration. The web site was relaunched on December 13, 2011, marking the end of the 150th Anniversary celebrations. It is accessible at http://www.providence.ca. References1. ^{{cite web|title=Mission Statement|url=http://www.providence.ca/?page_id=52|work=Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul Mission Statement}}
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