Divine Providence Village Celebrates 40 Years of Serving Women with Intellectual Disabilities

Not only has the residential home for women and girls with intellectual disabilities in Springfield existed for 40 years, it has also thrived by witnessing the love of God reflected in the faces of the women it serves.

The Communities of Don Guanella and Divine Providence Celebrate Summer in Enchanting Style

This year, DGDP’s Day Program hosted the formal celebration at Our Lady of Fatima with an Alice in Wonderland theme. DGDP residents enjoyed an enchanted afternoon filled with magical dancing and a tea party!

New Music Room Opens

This summer, the Communities of Don Guanella and Divine Providence opened “Mary Jo’s Music Room.” The new space is named after Mary Jo, a late resident of Divine Providence Village.

Sisters, Sisters – There Were Never Such Devoted Sisters

Our very own Sr. Mary Veasy and Sr. Sue Lindinger talked with Your Radio Doctor talk show. Radio Doctor highlighted Sr. Sue and Sr. Mary as the RealChampions in your life – those who go the extra mile to help others in their community. Thank you, Sr. Mary and Sr. Sue.

Divine Providence Village Marks 40th Anniversary with Special Mass Celebrated by Bishop Timothy C. Senior

Divine Providence Village recently marked its 40th anniversary with a Mass of Thanksgiving. DPV was joined by Most Reverend Timothy C. Senior, Bishop of Harrisburg and a former Auxiliary Bishop of Philadelphia. Bishop Senior served as the principal celebrant and homilist.

Inclusivity is brought to the altar celebrating Easter for people with disabilities

Held at Divine Providence Village, guests were able to participate in the mass and gather in a social setting.

Honoring the Gifts of Persons with Disabilities, the Deaf Community, Family, Friends and Caregivers

Archbishop Nelson J. Perez celebrated a special mass Honoring the Gifts of Persons with Disabilities, the Deaf Community, Family, Friends and Caregivers.

2024 Sweethearts Dinner

Residents of the Communities enjoyed a sweethearts dinner!

2023 Family Christmas Party

What a splendid way to kick off the Christmas Season! Thank you to each family member, staff, volunteer, and donor who joined us at Springfield Country Club on December 10th for The Communities’ Annual Family Christmas Party.

Sister Sue, SSJ, Celebrates 50 Years of Service and ‘Heart Ministry’

Reflecting on her “50 wonderful and challenging years as a Sister of Saint Joseph,” Sister Susan Lindinger, SSJ, says that her ministry evolved over the years from one of teaching in schools and living in community into one of simply being present for others and making Christ visible to the world.