Providence Associates
Meet some Providence Associates
Kathy Fleming: We know Sister Mary Alice’s spirit is still inspiring us
1.) Please share a little bit about your life history and experiences. Indianapolis has been my home since my birth but I’ve had two interesting life experiences in Virginia and California. There are seven children in our family, four are Continue Reading »
Mary Gilroy: reconnected to the sisters and Church
Providence Associate Mary Gilroy of San Cristobal, N.M., made her first commitment in 2010. She was companioned by Sister Nancy Bartasavich, who currently ministers with Health Care Services at the Woods as a minister of care. 1.) Share with us Continue Reading »
Sharon Medicis Michaud: a granddaughter of Mother Theodore
Sharon Medicis Michaud, PA, resides in McMinnville, Ore., with her husband, Paul. She became a Providence Associate in 2009. 1.) Share with us a little about yourself. I live in Oregon and every day I’m mindful of the beauty and Continue Reading »
Monica Hayden: a great affinity for the SPs
Monica Hayden made her first commitment as a Providence Associate in 2011. She was companioned by Sister Ann Sullivan. Monica currently resides in Covington, Ga., with her husband, Kurt, but the couple will soon be moving to a small town Continue Reading »
Betty Dilley: a loving devotion to a saint
The following article is reprinted from the summer 2012 issue of HOPE. “You may have to wait longer than you would like, you may have to bear privations; but, bear and forebear. Have confidence in the Providence that so far Continue Reading »
Yvonne Conniff: deepening her spirituality
Yvonne Conniff is a Providence Associate from Indianapolis. She made her first commitment as an associate in 2009. Her companion was and is Sister Theresa Clare Carr, also of Indianapolis. 1.) Share with us a little about yourself. I am Continue Reading »
Tracy Schier: what I see
This article originally appeared in the winter 2012 issue of HOPE in an article about why people choose to collaborate with the Sisters of Providence. Why have I chosen to collaborate with the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods as Continue Reading »
Rita Muller: providing a helping hand
Every month you can count on seeing Rita Muller around the motherhouse grounds. Rita, a Providence Associate since 2007, comes to the Woods once a month to volunteer in a variety of ways with and for the sisters. A resident Continue Reading »
Sheila Donis: loved and taught by the sisters
Sheila Donis is a Providence Associate from Jasonville, Ind. She made her commitment as an associate in November 2009. She was companioned by Sister Catherine Livers, of whom Sheila says, “Her kindnesses to the poor coupled with her holiness has Continue Reading »
Liza Hyatt: finding solace in art
Liza Hyatt, an art therapist from the Indianapolis area, made her first commitment as a Providence Associate in November 2010. She was companioned by Sister Carole Kimes, whom Liza describes as “a true companion with many wise insights.” In Liza’s Continue Reading »
