Divine Providence Province

About the Province

In July of 2006, the leaders of the Servants of Charity Congregation called for a General Chapter meeting in Rome, Italy at the world headquarters of the Order. These meetings occur once every six years for the purpose of selecting their worldwide leadership and planning the course of their future. One of the most significant accomplishments of the General Chapter meeting was that a reconfiguration of the provinces and communities of the Congregation took place throughout the world, and the Divine Providence Province was created from the former Immaculate Conception Province and the Divine Providence delegation.

This brought together the very diverse cultures of India, the Philippines, and the United States of America. Combining these amazing countries together will allow for each culture to learn from the other, and to make a more significant impact in helping the poor. The mission of the Divine Providence Province comes from our Founder Blessed Louis Guanella, who stated that, “We are here to witness the love of Christ for all, especially the poor”.

The Very Rev. Fr. Alfonso Crippa became the Superior General of the Servants of Charity at their special assembly in Rome, and subsequently, the following leaders were selected to lead the Divine Providence Province.