Sisters of Providence celebrating Jubilees

Two Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, are celebrating their 25th Jubilee this year.

Sister Anji Fan came to the United States to study at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and entered the Congregation on Sept. 17, 1998. Currently, she is a student at the University of Louisville.

Sister Anji celebrated perpetual vows on June 25, 2006.

She earned a bachelor’s degree in theology and religious studies from the University of San Francisco and also has a master’s degree in mathematics from Indiana University-Purdue University in Indianapolis.

Her ministries include:

• Teacher, Providence Cristo Rey High School, Indianapolis (2008-09),
• Teacher/Mission Program Coordinator, Guerin College Preparatory High School, River Grove, Ill., St. Therese Chinese Catholic Church, Chicago, (2012-13)
• Teacher, Guerin College Preparatory High School (2013-16), and
• Teacher, Oldenburg Academy of the Immaculate Conception, Oldenburg, Ind. (2016-21).

Sister Susan Paweski was born in Chicago. Currently, she ministers as the Co-Director of Providence Associates for the Congregation and resides in Brookfield, Ill.

Sister Susan entered the Congregation on Sept. 17, 1998, from St. Edmund Parish in Oak Park, Ill. She professed perpetual on Aug. 14, 2005.

She earned a bachelor’s degree in communications from Mundelein University and also has a master’s degree in education as a generalist from National-Louis University in Chicago. She also has a master’s of professional studies degree in pastoral studies from Loyola University and a master’s degree in earth literacy from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.

Her ministries include:

• Teacher, St. Alexander School, Palos Heights, Ill. (2000-02),
• Director of Major Gifts/Associate Director of Planned Giving, Office of Congregational Advancement, Sisters of Providence (2002-05),
• Alumnae/I Relations Manager/Major Gifts Associate, Office of Congregational Advancement, Sisters of Providence (2005-12),
• Director of Advancement and Communication, Charis Ministries, Chicago (2012-13), and
• Teacher, St. Genevieve School, Chicago (2013-18).