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The Sisters of Providence, founded in 1861, are ending their active mission after 164 years due to dwindling membership.
The Sisters of Providence of St. Vincent de Paul, founded in Kingston in 1861, are ending their active mission after 164 years, with only 41 members remaining and no new recruits since 1985.
Sister Frances O’Brien, a longtime member, calls this moment “the end of the book,” reflecting on the congregation’s legacy of serving the vulnerable through compassion and justice.
Once numbering nearly 400, the group now cares for aging sisters at their Motherhouse, including the 103-year-old oldest member.
Their work, rooted in faith and inspired by Mary’s sorrow, helped meet crises like 19th-century epidemics and continues to influence the community.
Though their active phase concludes, their impact endures.
Las Hermanas de la Providencia, fundadas en 1861, están poniendo fin a su misión activa después de 164 años debido a la disminución de la membresía.