Divine Providence Province (INC)
India Central Province • Patron: Divine Providence
On March 25, 1992, on the feast of the Annunciation, the foundation for the Province of Divine Providence (India Central) was laid in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The roots of the Missionary Sisters Servants of the Holy Spirit (SSpS) in Central India trace back over nine decades of selfless dedication, prayer, and apostolic zeal.
Pioneering Presence & Growth
The mission began in 1933 when the first pioneering sisters arrived in Central India. In 1951, St. Raphael’s Convent in Indore was built, becoming the first established SSpS convent in India after 18 years of heroic pioneering mission.
Joining hands with the Society of the Divine Word (SVD), the SSpS stepped into the Nimar region on April 1, 1940, establishing St. Mary’s Convent in Khandwa. The sisters dedicated themselves to the socio-economic empowerment of marginalized Dalit and tribal communities, opening Rashmi Bhawan—a home of care for orphans and underprivileged children.
As the mission flourished, new communities and ministries blossomed across Madhya Pradesh and neighboring regions: Pavitra Atma Ashram in Aulia (1964) with St. Luke's Hospital, Harsh Vihar in Alirajpur (1993) reaching the tribal heartlands of Jhabua, Holy Spirit Convent in Khandwa (2004), Deepalaya Convent in Bicholi Mardana (2014), and expanding to Jhadol in Rajasthan.
Our Roots & Founders
St. Arnold Janssen
“A man of vibrant faith and missionary zeal”
Born in Goch, Germany on November 5, 1837. Guided by profound faith in the Holy Triune God, he founded the SVD in 1875 and the SSpS in 1889.
Bl. Maria Helena Stollenwerk
“Unconditional surrender to God’s will”
“To God the honor, to my Sisters the benefit and to myself the burden.” Mother Maria gave her life unconditionally to the mission and the Holy Spirit.
Bl. Josepha Hendrina Stenmanns
“Both feet on the ground, heart anchored in God!”
Mother Josepha served with joyful practicality and unwavering prayer. Every breath of a Servant of the Holy Spirit is: “Veni Sancte Spiritus”.
Strategic Apostolic Goals & Focus Areas
| Strategic Goals | Apostolic Sectors & Focus Areas |
|---|---|
| Empowering Women & Children | Integral child development, women’s leadership & empowerment, civic rights education, Dalit upliftment, value-based formal & non-formal schooling. |
| Holistic Health & Healing | Literacy campaigns, health education, preventive healthcare, St. Francis Hospital (Indore), St. Luke's Hospital (Aulia), Vishwas healing centres (Indore & Khandwa). |
| Environment & JPIC | Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation (JPIC), ecological stewardship, water conservation, solar installations, waste management, sustainable farming. |
| Socio-Economic Development | Micro-finance Self-Help Groups (SHGs), skill building & vocational training, nutrition programs, youth animation, community boarding homes. |
Glimpses of Mission & Ministry
Vision & Mission
Our Vision
Empowering the vulnerable, especially women and children, toward human dignity, social justice, and holistic spiritual growth.
Our Mission
To live in communion with God and people, fostering quality education, health care, social justice, and pastoral service in the heart of India.
Provincial House
Holy Spirit Convent, 407/2 Piplia Rao, Khandwa Road, Khandwa Naka, Indore - 452001, Madhya Pradesh, India
Phone: +91 9425057911
Email: [email protected]
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