Providence Motherhouse

The Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul were founded in Kingston, Ontario in 1861 to care for the needs of the poor. More than 150 years later, the Sisters still carry out this call. We are called to be channels of God's Providence in the world through compassionate service in response to the needs of the times. In accordance with our mission statement, we seek to empower others, especially the poor and oppressed, to achieve a quality of life in keeping with their human dignity. We also strive to be prophetic leaders in our Church and in society. In the past we were known for our institutional ministries - such as schools and hospitals. We have entrusted these to others now, to carry on our mission. Today, we are engaged in works of peace, social justice, ecology, education, wellness and spirituality. Our administrative headquarters, our Motherhouse, remains in Kingston, but Sisters can be found in Peru, Alberta and other communities across Ontario. More than 100 Associate members live out their connection to the Sisters and the Providence charism across Canada and in Guatemala and Peru.