FAITH

Faith and Education Unite: Introducing Father McGinnis to Providence Academy

Written by: Shannon Healy Providence Academy’s new Chaplain, Father McGinnis, has been surrounded by faith. He went to Catholic grade school at All Saints, in Lakeville, and heard his vocational call in third grade. "The priest at my school, Fr. Piche [now a bishop],...

Scoops of Hope: Monsignor Odong Visits PA

Written by: George Jacobson On September 17th, Providence Academy was visited by two special guests, Monsignor Matthew Odong and Father Rom Paul. Monsignor Odong is known as the “Ice Cream Priest” in the United States because of his love for ice cream. He and Father...

A Day in the Life of Father McClellan

When the PAW initially informed Providence Academy’s beloved chaplain, Father McClellan, that he would be featured in an article, his initial reaction was, “Why? I’m too boring to write about.” However, with his daily tasks ranging from Student Support Team meetings...
Many Languages, One Mass

Many Languages, One Mass

Written by: Julia Holton For the past six years, Providence Academy has highlighted the importance of world languages by holding a Mass in each of the three languages offered at school: French, Spanish, and Latin.  In a typical year, Providence Academy’s Chaplain, Fr....

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Providence Students March for Life

Providence Students March for Life

The National Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children, on January 22, 2024, marked 51 years since the Supreme Court legalized abortion in the United States. It also marked 40 years since the first annual March for Life, where thousands rally together...

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Middle Schoolers Deepen Faith on Retreat

Middle Schoolers Deepen Faith on Retreat

Written by: Anna Ahlers, Grace Horinek, and Julia Holton The Middle School National Evangelization Teams (NET) retreat at Providence Academy is always a positive experience for many middle school students and has helped them over the years grow closer to God. This...

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The Inside “Scoop” on Hope for Uganda

The Inside “Scoop” on Hope for Uganda

On September 28th, Monsignor Matthew Odong and Father Rom Paul returned for their annual visit to both Minnesota and Providence Academy. Monsignor Matthew says that he visits every year, not only to involve the PA community in fundraising for the organization, Hope...

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Newcoming Shrine of Our Lady of Divine Providence

Newcoming Shrine of Our Lady of Divine Providence

On Friday, April 14, Providence Academy held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new Shrine of Our Lady of Divine Providence. The much-anticipated shrine is currently being built, and, when finished, it will provide a beautiful place to pray for the intercession of the...

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