Sisters of Providence celebrate Jubilees

Nineteen Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, are celebrating Senior Jubilees this year.

60-year Jubilarians

Sister Carole Ann Fedders, formerly Sister Joseph Marie, was born in New Albany, Indiana. Currently, her ministry is one of presence at Providence Health Care at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.

Sister Carole Ann entered the Congregation on Sept. 12, 1964, from Holy Spirit Parish in Louisville. She professed first vows on Aug. 15, 1967, and perpetual vows on Oct. 29, 1972.

She has a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College as well as a master’s degree in education from Indiana University.

Her past ministries include:

In Indiana: Teacher, Corpus Christi, Evansville (1969-70); Teacher, St. John, Newburgh (1970-75); Director of Christian Development, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1975-76); Teacher, St. Mary, Lafayette (1976-78); Assistant to Director of Pastoral Care, Health Care Services, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1991-97); Coordinator of Pastoral Care, Health Care Services, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1997-2002); Minister of Care, Providence Health Care, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2002-16); Volunteer, Ministry of Care/Prison Ministry, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods/Terre Haute (2016-17); Volunteer, Ministry of Care/RCIA Team, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods/Clinton (2017-19); Volunteer, Ministry of Care, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2019-23); Ministry of Presence, Providence Health Care, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2023-present).

In Michigan: Clinical Pastoral Education, Mott Children’s Hospital, Ann Arbor (1979-88); Hospital Chaplain/Department of Pastoral Care, Mott Children’s Hospital, Ann Arbor (1988-89); Chaplain, Mott Children’s Hospital, Ann Arbor (1989-91).

In Missouri: Corporate Ministry Program, St. Louis University, St. Louis (1988-89).

Sister Mary Beth Klingel, formerly Sister Mary Hope, was born in Jasper. Currently, she ministers as the Guest Services Coordinator for Woodhaven Retreat and Guest House at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.

Sister Mary Beth entered the Congregation on Sept. 12, 1964, from St. Joseph Parish in Jasper. She professed first vows on Aug. 15, 1967, and perpetual vows on Sept. 6, 1970.

She has a bachelor’s degree in education from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College as well as a master’s degree in liturgical studies from the University of Notre Dame.

Her past ministries include:

In Indiana: Teacher, St. Margaret Mary, Terre Haute (1968-70); Teacher, Tenth Street School, Jasper (1970-72), Corporate Renewal Team, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1972-76); Pastoral Associate, St. Margaret Mary Parish, Terre Haute (1976-2004); Parish Life Coordinator, St. Margaret Mary Parish, Terre Haute (2004-05); Preparation for Formation Ministry and Congregation Services, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2006-07); Director of Novices, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2007-11); General Councilor, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2011-2022).

Sister Constance Kramer, formerly Sister Marita, was born in Dayton, Ohio. Currently, she ministers as a retreat and spiritual director, grief specialist and in wake and funeral ministry at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.

Sister Connie entered the Congregation on Sept. 12, 1964, from Holy Angels Parish in Dayton. She professed first vows on Aug. 15, 1967, and perpetual vows on Oct. 4, 1970.

She has a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in addition to a master’s degree in mathematics from Indiana State University. She also has a master’s in pastoral ministry from Trinity University.

Her past ministries include:

In Indiana: Treasury Office, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1966-68); Business Officer/Teacher, Our Lady of Providence High School, Clarksville (1970-73); Business Officer/Teacher, Ladywood-St. Agnes, Indianapolis (1973-74); Business Officer/Development Director/Teacher, Ladywood-St. Agnes, Indianapolis (1974-75); Pastoral Minister, Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis (1978-79); Group/Individual Counselor, Jackson Clinic, Anderson (1979-80); Director of Religious Education, St. Simon, Indianapolis (1980-81); Director of Religious Education/Pastoral Ministry, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Indianapolis (1981-83); Group Consultant/Facilitator, Indianapolis (1983-84); Pastoral Associate, Holy Spirit, Indianapolis (1984-89); Group Consultant/Pastoral Ministry/Facilitator, Nativity Convent, Indianapolis (1989-91); Associate Administrator/Director of Religious Education, St. Ann Parish, Terre Haute (1991-93); Parish Life Coordinator, St. Ann Parish, Terre Haute (1993-2012); Administrator for Dental Services, Wabash Valley Health Center, Terre Haute (2012); Retreat and Spiritual Director/Grief Specialist/Consultant, Archdiocese of Indianapolis (2014-19); Retreat and Spiritual Director/Grief Specialist, Indianapolis (2020-23); Retreat and Spiritual Director/Grief Specialist/Treasurer, Providence Hall, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2023-24).

In Illinois: Teacher, Costa Catholic High School, Galesburg (1968-70).

Sister Mary Mundy, formerly Sister Jolene, was born in Celestine, Indiana. Currently, she ministers as a pastoral associate at Holy Rosary Church in Evansville.

Sister Mary entered the Congregation on Sept. 12, 1964, from St. Celestine Parish in Celestine. She professed first vows on Aug. 15, 1967, and perpetual vows on Oct. 7, 1973.

She has a bachelor’s degree in education from St. Mary-of-the-Woods College as well as a master’s degree in education from Indiana University. In addition, she has a master’s degree in pastoral studies from the Aquinas Institute of Theology

Her past ministries include:

In Indiana: Teacher, St. Mary-of-the-Woods Village School, St. Mary-of-the-Woods (1968-69); Teacher, St. John the Baptist, Fort Wayne (1969-71); Teacher, All Saints, Indianapolis (1971-81); Pastoral Associate, St. Clement, Boonville (1981-90); Provincial Councilor, St. Gabriel Province Center, Indianapolis (1990-91); Pastoral Associate, St. Mary’s Parish, Evansville (1994-2000); Director of Novices, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2000-07).

Sister Rosemary Nudd, formerly Sister Elizabeth Mary, was born in Chicago. Currently, she ministers in special projects for the Archives Department at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.

Sister Rosemary entered the Congregation on Sept. 12, 1964, from St. Joseph Parish in Downers Grove, Illinois. She professed first vows on Aug. 15, 1967, and perpetual vows on Aug. 25, 1973.

She has a bachelor’s degree in English from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in addition to a master’s degree in English from Vanderbilt University’s George Peabody College. She also has a doctorate in English from Vanderbilt University.

Her past ministries include:

In Illinois: Teacher, Marywood, Evanston (1969-70); Teacher, Costa Catholic High School, Galesburg (1970-71).

In Missouri: Teacher, John F. Kennedy High School, Manchester (1971-76).

In Tennessee: Teaching Fellow, Vanderbilt University (1976-80).

In Indiana: Instructor, Department of English, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (1981-85); Assistant Professor of English, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (1985-89); Associate Professor of English, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (1990-2014); Assistant Tour Manager, Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2015-18); Coordinator of Docents, Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2018-19); Volunteer Docent, Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2019-21); Volunteer, Residential Services, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2021).

Sister Barbara Reder, formerly Sister Alexa Marie, was born in Cincinnati. Currently, she ministers as the treasurer of Providence Hall at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods as well as a driver, and in health care ministry.

Sister Barbara entered the Congregation on Sept. 12, 1964, from St. Vivian Parish in Cincinnati. She professed first vows on Aug. 15, 1967, and perpetual vows on Dec. 27, 1975.

She has a bachelor’s degree in home economics from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College as well as a master’s of public health from UCLA. She also has a master’s of public management from Seattle University.

Her past ministries include:

In California: Teacher, Marywood, Orange (1968-70); Dietetic Intern, VA Hospital, Los Angeles (1970-72); Teacher, St. Therese, Alhambra (1973); Clinical Dietitian, Veterans Administration Hospital, Long Beach (1973-86); Provincial Councilor/Dietitian, St. Michael Province/VA Hospital, Long Beach (1986-88); Pastoral Associate, St. Anthony Claret Parish, Anaheim (1989-91); Pastoral Associate, San Francisco Solano, Parish, Rancho Santa Margarita (1991-2004)

In Indiana: Teacher, St. Leonard School, West Terre Haute (1965-67); Pastoral Associate, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Indianapolis (2005-07); Pastoral Associate, St. Malachy Parish, Brownsburg (2007-15); Guest Relations Specialist/Parish Volunteer, Brownsburg Meadows Assisted Living/St. Malachy Parish, Brownsburg (2016-2020); Volunteer, Ministry of Care, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2020-22); Volunteer, Ministry of Care, Driver, Sacristan, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2022-24).

Sister Marsha Speth, formerly Sister Marcia Ann, was born in Vincennes. Currently, she ministers as a spiritual director and in the health care ministry at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.

Sister Marsha entered the Congregation on Sept. 12, 1964, from St. John the Baptist Parish in Vincennes. She professed first vows on Aug. 15, 1967, and perpetual vows on Nov. 9, 1974.

She has a bachelor’s degree in education from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College as well as a master’s degree in religious education from Seattle University. She also has a master’s degree in spiritual direction from the St. Thomas Aquinas Institute in St. Louis.

Her past ministries include:

In Indiana: Teacher, St. Mary-of-the-Woods Village School, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1969); Teacher, St. John the Baptist, Whiting (1969-72); Teacher, St. Thomas Aquinas, Indianapolis (1972-77); Teacher, Central Catholic Complex, Indianapolis (1977-78); Teacher, South Central Catholic, Indianapolis (1978-79); Pastoral Associate, St. Agnes Parish, Nashville (1979-86); Provincial Councilor, St. Gabriel Province, Indianapolis (1986-91); Assistant Manager, Resource Center, Office of Catholic Education, Indianapolis (1992); General Councilor, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2001-06); Vicar/General Councilor, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2006-11); Director of Postulants in the United States, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2011-13); Director of Postulants in the United States/Spiritual Director (2013-23).

In Illinois: Pastoral Associate, St. Lawrence Parish, Lawrenceville (1993-95); Pastoral Associate, Immaculate Conception Parish, Bridgeport (1993-95); Pastoral Associate, St. Lawrence Parish and St. Francis Xavier Parish, Lawrenceville and St. Francisville (1995-2001).

Sister Ann Sullivan, formerly Sister John Margaret, was born in Galesburg, Illinois. Currently, her ministry is in health care and prayer at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.

Sister Ann entered the Congregation on Sept. 12, 1964, from Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Galesburg. She professed first vows on Aug. 15, 1967, and perpetual vows on Oct. 13, 1973.

She has a bachelor’s degree in education from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and a master’s degree in counseling psychology from Illinois State University.

Her past ministries include:

In Oklahoma: Teacher, Immaculate Conception, Tulsa (1969-70).

In Illinois: Teacher, Immaculate Heart, Galesburg (1970-72); Teacher, Costa Catholic High School, Galesburg (1972-75); Staff Psychologist, Spoon River Community Mental Health Center, Galesburg (1977-79); Director of Mental Health Center, Spoon River Center, Henry County, Cambridge (1979-84).

In Indiana: Department Chairperson of Psychology, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1984-88); Provincial Councilor, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1988-92); Assistant Professor of Psychology, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1992-95); Director of White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1995-2008); Instructor of Psychology and Theology, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2010-15); Counselor, Consultant, Retreat/workshop presenter, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2015-18); Consultant, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2018-20).

70-year Jubilarians

Sister Kathleen Dede, formerly Sister Marie Arthur, was born in Terre Haute, Indiana. Currently, her ministry is prayer at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.

Sister Kathleen entered the Congregation on February 2, 1954, from St. Ann Parish in Terre Haute, Indiana. She professed first vows on August 15, 1956, and final vows on August 15, 1961.

She earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and a master’s of social work from St. Louis University. She also has a master’s of theological studies from the Franciscan School of Theology.

Her ministries include:

In Indiana: Teacher, St. Anthony, Indianapolis (1956-58); Teacher, St. Andrew, Indianapolis (1964-67); Teacher, St. Peter, Linton (1967-68); Teacher/Principal, St. Mary Village School, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1968-69); Social Worker, Katherine Hamilton Mental Health Center, Terre Haute (1978-79); Social Work/Instructor, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1979-80); Instructor/Social Work/Sociology Department Head, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (1980-82); Substitute Teacher, Indianapolis (2011-13); Nursing Home Visitor, Indianapolis (2013-15); Sisters of Providence Volunteer, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2016-2020); Prayer, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2020-present).

In Illinois: Teacher, Our Lady of Mercy, Chicago (1958-59); Teacher, St. Sylvester, Chicago (1959-64); Social Worker/Social Service Director, Misericordia Homes, Chicago (1977-78).

In Missouri: Social Worker, Crippled Children Association, St. Louis (1971-73); Director of Social Services, Crippled Children Association, St. Louis (1973-77).

In California: Campus Ministry, Newman Center at University of California at Davis (1983-84); Provincial Councilor/Campus Ministry Director, Newman Center at University of California at Davis (1984-89).

In Mississippi: Resident Pastoral Minister, St. Francis of Assisi/St. Mary Mission, Booneville (1990-94).

In Florida: Teacher of Theology/Psychology, St. Petersburg Catholic High School, St. Petersburg (1995-2000); Director/Catechetical Ministry, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Dunedin (2000-04); Volunteer Hospice Chaplain/Grief Support Groups, Clearwater (2006-2010).

Sister Joseph Fillenwarth was born in Indianapolis. Currently, she ministers as a volunteer with The Helping Hands in West Terre Haute, Indiana, and at the Providence Hall Chapel at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.

Sister Joseph entered the Congregation on January 4, 1954, from Holy Cross Parish in Indianapolis. She professed first vows on August 15, 1956, and final vows on August 15, 1961.

She earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and a master’s in education from Ball State University.

Her ministries include:

In Indiana: Teacher, Sacred Heart, Evansville (1956-57); Teacher, St. Jude, Fort Wayne (1957-63); Teacher, Holy Spirit, Indianapolis (1963-67); Principal, St. Joan of Arc, Indianapolis (1967-78); Director, Providence Food Pantry, West Terre Haute (2006-22); Volunteer for Providence Food Pantry/The Helping Hands, West Terre Haute (2022); Volunteer for The Helping Hands, West Terre Haute (2023-present); Volunteer for Providence Hall Chapel/Laundry of Church Linens, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2023-present).

In Oklahoma: Pastoral Associate, Immaculate Conception Church, Hugo (1979-94).

In Kentucky: Pastoral Administrator, Holy Redeemer Church, Vanceburg (1994-2006).

Sister Dorothy Larson, formerly Sister Margaret Marian, was born in Chicago. Currently, her ministry is prayer at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.

Sister Dorothy entered the Congregation on February 2, 1954, from St. Angela Parish, Chicago. She professed first vows on August 15, 1956, and final vows on August 15, 1961.

She has a bachelor’s degree in education from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and a master’s degree in education from Ball State University.

Her ministries include:

In North Carolina: Teacher, Blessed Sacrament, Burlington (1956-58).

In Indiana: Teacher, Good Shepherd, Evansville (1960-67); Prayer, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2020-present).

In Oklahoma: Teacher, Corpus Christi, Oklahoma City (1974-78).

In Illinois: Teacher, St. Angela, Chicago (1958-60); Teacher, St. Francis Xavier, Wilmette (1967-74); Teacher/Assistant Principal, St. Zachary, Des Plaines (1978-79); Teacher, St. Zachary, Des Plaines (1979-2001); Director, Extended Day Program, St. Zachary, Des Plaines (2001-14); School Volunteer and Minister of Care, St. Zachary Parish, Des Plaines (2015-19).

Sister Maria Smith, formerly Sister Maria Goretti, was born in Lafayette, Indiana. Currently, her ministry is prayer and hand sewing at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.

Sister Maria entered the Congregation on January 4, 1954, from St. Mary Cathedral Parish, Lafayette. She professed first vows on August 15, 1956, and final vows on August 15, 1961.

She has a bachelor’s degree in education from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, and a master’s degree in education from Indiana University.

Her ministries include:

In Oklahoma: Teacher, Corpus Christi, Oklahoma City (1956-58).

In Illinois: Teacher, St. Sylvester, Chicago (1958-64).

In Indiana: Teacher, St. Mary, Richmond (1964-67); Teacher, St. Ann, Indianapolis (1967-70); Teacher, St. Mary, Richmond (1970-73); Teacher, St. Mary, Lafayette (1973-76); Teacher, St. Simon, Indianapolis (1977-79); Teacher, St. Patrick, Terre Haute (1979-82); Activities Director, Providence Retirement Home, New Albany (1982-94); Foster Parent/Director of Child Care, Self-Sufficiency Program, New Albany (1994-95); House Parent Providence House, Providence Self-Sufficiency Ministries, New Albany (1995-96); Treatment Coordinator, Terre Haute (1997-2001); Co-Director of Residential Services, Providence Hall, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2001-03); Administrator, Providence Hall, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2004-07); Activity Director, Villas of Guerin Woods, Georgetown (2007-14); Volunteer, Villas at Guerin Woods, Providence Self-Sufficiency Ministries, Inc., Georgetown (2014-19); Residential Service/Sewing Room, Providence Hall, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2019-21); Prayer, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2021-present).

Sister Marilyn Trobaugh, formerly Sister Robert Louise, was born in Lafayette, Indiana. Currently, she ministers in preparing bags for crocheted sleeping mats in the greater Terre Haute area.

Sister Marilyn entered the Congregation on January 4, 1954, from St. Mary Cathedral in Lafayette. She professed first vows on August 15, 1956, and final vows on August 15, 1961.

She has a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College as well as a master’s degree in elementary education from Ball State University.

Her ministries include:

In Indiana: Teacher, St. Philip Neri, Indianapolis (1956-59); Teacher, St. Charles, Peru (1959-66); Teacher, Holy Family, Jasper (1966-67); Teacher/Principal, St. Charles, Peru (1967-70); Business Officer, Providence Retirement Home, New Albany (1970-71); Maintenance, Our Lady of Providence, Clarksville (1971-73); School Secretary, St. Mary, Lafayette (1973-76); Bookkeeper, Colonial Crest Nursing Center, Indianapolis (1976-83); Bookkeeper, Brookview Manor Nursing Center, Indianapolis (1983-86); Bookkeeper, Pine Tree Manor, Indianapolis (1986-92); Bookkeeper, Nova Care, Inc., Indianapolis (1992-97); Staff Local Residences, Sisters of Providence Central Business Office, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1997-2002); Local Residence Accounts Manager, Sisters of Providence Central Business Office, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2002-17); Treasurer for Sisters in Lourdes Hall, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2017-21); Preparing bags for crocheted sleeping mats, Terre Haute (2022-present).

75-year Jubilarians

Sister Barbara Ann Bluntzer, formerly Sister Mary Martha, was born in Corpus Christi, Texas. Currently, she ministers as a volunteer docent, greeter, flower arranger and in the Providence Hall phone room at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.

Sister Barbara entered the Congregation on June 7, 1949, from St. John Nepomucene Parish in Robstown, Texas. She professed first vows on January 23, 1952, and final vows on January 23, 1957.

She has a bachelor’s degree in education from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College as well as a master’s degree in elementary education from Indiana University.

Her ministries include:

In Indiana: Teacher, St. Joan of Arc, Indianapolis (1952-54); Teacher, Sacred Heart, Terre Haute (1954-56); Tutor, St. Patrick School, Terre Haute (2018-19); Volunteer docent, Providence Hall phone room, flower arranger, sacristy, Church greeter, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2019-present).

In Oklahoma: Teacher, Corpus Christi, Oklahoma City (1957-62); Teacher, Corpus Christi, Oklahoma City (1969-72).

In Texas: Teacher, St. John, Robstown (1962-67); Religious Education, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Portland (1973-75); Religious Education, St. Francis Xavier, La Feria (1975-76); Religious Education/Pastoral Minister, St. Paul, Mission (1976-79); Director of Religious Education, St. Paul, Mission (1979-80); Teacher, Archbishop Oscar Romero Junior High School, Corpus Christi (1986-93); Director of Religious Education, St. Pius X Parish, Corpus Christi (1993-2004); Parish Volunteer/Literacy Volunteer, St. Pius X Parish, Corpus Christi (2004-17).

In Kentucky: Director of Religious Education, St. Mildred Parish, Somerset (1980-82).

In Illinois: Director of Religious Education, St. Joseph Parish, Benton (1982-85).

In Missouri: Teacher, Our Lady of Providence, St. Louis (1967-69).

Sister Marie Denis Lucey was born in Brighton, Massachusetts. Currently, she ministers in convent service in Washington, D.C.

Sister Marie Denis entered the Congregation on July 22, 1949, from Most Blessed Sacrament Parish, Greenwood, Massachusetts. She professed first vows on January 23, 1952, and final vows on August 15, 1957.

She has a bachelor’s degree in education from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.

Her ministries include:

In Indiana: Teacher, St. Ann, Indianapolis (1952); Teacher, St. Philip Neri, Indianapolis (1955-57); Teacher, St. Ann, Indianapolis (1958); Teacher, St. Joan of Arc, Indianapolis (1958-61).

In Illinois: Teacher, Our Lady of Sorrows, Chicago (1952-53); Teacher, St. Leo, Chicago (1953-55); Teacher, Maternity BVM, Chicago (1961-62); Teacher, St. Sylvester, Chicago (1964-65).

In Massachusetts: Teacher, St. Rose, Chelsea (1962-64); Teacher, St. Patrick, Stoneham (1965-72); Teacher, Sacred Heart, Malden (1972-74); Teacher, St. Rose, Chelsea (1988-91).

In Washington, D.C.: Teacher, St. Ann (1974-79); Staff, The Isaiah House (1992-2001); Mental Health Counselor, So Others Might Eat (1992-2001); Ministry to the sick (2001-05).

In Maryland: Teacher, Ascension, Halethorpe (1979-84).

Sister Regina Marie McIntyre was born in Eaton, Ohio. Currently, she ministers as an organist, teacher, gardener and receptionist at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods and organist at Saint Mary’s Village Parish.

Sister Regina Marie entered the Congregation on January 6, 1949, from St. Mary Parish in Richmond, Indiana. She professed first vows on August 15, 1951, and final vows on August 15, 1956.

She has a bachelor’s degree in music from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in addition to a master’s in music from Indiana University.

Her ministries include:

In Indiana: Teacher, St. Margaret Mary, Terre Haute (1951); Teacher, St. Philip Neri, Indianapolis (1955-56); Teacher, St. Charles, Bloomington (1956-79); Liturgist/Music, St. Charles, Bloomington (1979-83); Director of Liturgy/Organist/Schola Director/Pianist, Sacred Heart Province, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1985-91); Director of Liturgy/Organist/Schola Director/Pianist, Motherhouse, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1992-96); Coordinator of Liturgy/Organist/Schola Director/Pianist, Motherhouse, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1996-2001); Organist, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2003-present); Teacher, St. Meinrad Archabbey, St. Meinrad (2003-19); Wabash Valley Health Center Volunteer, Terre Haute (2013-17); Providence Food Pantry Volunteer, West Terre Haute (2013-2020); The Helping Hands Volunteer, West Terre Haute (2019-2020); Organist, Saint Mary’s Village Parish, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2017-present); Organist/Teacher/Gardener/Receptionist, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2021-present).

In Maryland: Teacher, Ascension, Halethorpe (1951-52).

In Illinois: Teacher, Maternity BVM, Chicago (1952-54).

In Oklahoma: Teacher, Immaculate Conception, Tulsa (1954-55).

In Washington, D.C.: Part-Time Secretary, Immaculata-Dunblane (1984-85).

Sister Margaret Norris, formerly Sister Marie Angeline, was born in Jasper. Currently, she ministers in massage therapy at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, as well as a volunteer at Providence Food Pantry and The Helping Hands in West Terre Haute.

Sister Margaret entered the Congregation on July 22, 1949, from St. Joseph Parish, Jasper. She professed first vows on January 23, 1952, and final vows on January 23, 1957.

She has a bachelor’s degree in education from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, as well as a master’s degree in education from Indiana University.

Her ministries include:

In Illinois: Teacher, Immaculate Conception, Norwood Park (1952-54); Teacher, Maternity BVM, Chicago (1954-56).

In North Carolina: Teacher, Blessed Sacrament, Burlington (1957-60).

In Missouri: Teacher, Annunziata, St. Louis (1962-65).

In Indiana: Teacher, Assumption, Evansville (1960-62); Teacher/Principal, St. Michael, Greenfield (1965-69); Teacher, Tenth Street School, Jasper (1969-72); Teacher, Tenth Street School, Jasper (1972-78); Teacher, Jasper Middle School, Jasper (1978-83); Teacher, Fifth Street School, Jasper (1983-2001); Tutor, Jasper (2001-03); Exercise Facility Volunteer, Jasper (2001-03); Volunteer, Jasper (2003-08); Massage Therapist, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2008-present); Volunteer at Providence Food Pantry, West Terre Haute (2020-present); Volunteer at The Helping Hands, West Terre Haute (2020-present).

Sister Joann Quinkert, formerly Sister Joan Margaret, was born in New Albany. Currently, she ministers in the clinical care office at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods as well as a volunteer at the Federal Prison in Terre Haute.

Sister Joann entered the Congregation on January 6, 1949 from Holy Trinity Parish in New Albany. She professed first vows on August 15, 1951, and final vows on August 15, 1956.

She has a bachelor’s degree in education from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, as well as a master’s degree in education from Indiana State University.

Her ministries include:

In Indiana: Teacher, St. Jude, Fort Wayne (1951-56); Teacher, St. Paul, Sellersburg (1956-57); Teacher/Principal/Superior, St. Simon, Washington (1965-67); Director of Junior Sisters, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1968-70); Teacher, St. Patrick, Fort Wayne (1970); Principal, St. Philip Neri, Indianapolis (1970-76); Formation Community Member, Owens Hall, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2001-02); Volunteer Prison Ministry, Terre Haute (2006-present); Clinical Care Office Volunteer, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2018-present).

In North Carolina: Teacher, St. Ann, Fayetteville (1957-64); Principal, St. Ann, Fayetteville (1959-64); Teacher/Principal, St. Patrick, Fayetteville (1964-65).

In Iowa: Hospital Chaplain, Mercy Hospital, Des Moines (1981-82).

In Kentucky: Outreach Worker, Ministry Resource Center, Inc., East Bernstadt (1983-84); Pastoral Associate, Director of Adult Education, Friendship Center, Williamsburg (1984-89); Pastoral Associate, Holy Cross Church, Burkesville (1989-91).

In Alabama: Rural Pastoral Ministry, Edmundite Southern Missions, Selma (1991-92); Director of Catholic Social Ministry, Edmundite Southern Missions, Selma (1992-2001).

In Illinois: Volunteer Service, Chicago (2002-06).

80-year Jubilarian

Sister Mildred Giesler, formerly Sister Alma Joseph, was born in Jasper, Indiana. Currently, she ministers in prayer at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. She is celebrating 80 years with the Congregation this year.

Sister Mildred entered the Congregation on January 10, 1944, from St. Joseph Parish in Jasper. She professed first vows on August 15, 1946, and final vows on August 15, 1951.

She has a bachelor’s degree in education from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, in addition to a master’s degree in education from Indiana State University. Sister Mildred also has a master’s of religious education from the University of Seattle.

Her ministries include:

In Illinois: Teacher, St. Sylvester, Chicago (1948-51).

In Massachusetts: Teacher, St. Polycarp, Somerville (1951-55).

In California: Teacher, St. Joseph, Hawthorne (1958-59).

In Indiana: Teacher, St. Anne, New Castle (1955-58); Teacher, St. Andrew, Indianapolis (1959-65); Teacher, St. Joseph, Jasper (1965-76); Religious Education, St. Joseph Parish Center, Jasper (1976-79); Coordinator of Parish Ministries, St. Charles, Peru (1980-81); Teacher, St. Simon, Indianapolis (1981-88); Pastoral Associate, Precious Blood Parish, Jasper (1989-97); Parish Visitor, Precious Blood Parish, Jasper (1997-2003); Volunteer at Providence Center, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2003-04); Volunteer/Residential Services, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2004-05); Residential Services, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2005-11); Providence Health Care Visitor (2011-19); Prayer, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2011-present).