The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods are a community of vowed Catholic women religious. Inspired by our foundress Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, we are passionate about our lives of prayer, education, service and advocacy.
Reconnect or find new opportunities with the Providence Community. Volunteer in one of our many ministries, be an intern on the farm, explore job opportunities or reminisce about your alma mater.
Live joyfully! Single, Catholic women ages 18-42 are invited to explore a fulfilling life as a Sister of Providence. All women and men of faith are invited to join the family of Providence as Providence Associates.
The Central Catholic-St. Rose Academy Alumni have an active group on Facebook. There are many photo albums of old class photos, school photos, past reunions and a lot more. You must send a request to join. Get started here!
Alumni information & events
Cami Pritchett, Constituent Engagement/Planned Giving Manager, is heading the alumnae/i relations area of our department at this time. You may reach her at 812-535-2807 or email cpritchett@spsmw.org.
For more reunion information, you may contact Mary Ann Thacker at marypearl66@yahoo.com or call/text to 812-890-2902.
On September 28th, St. Rose alumnae celebrated their 30th annual all-class reunion. The day began with Mass celebrated at St. John’s. The Mass intention was for all deceased members of the Vincennes Catholic Schools. Following Mass, the St. Rose Alumnae gathered for a luncheon.
Patricia Mae Jacqmain, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend passed away on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at the age of 99. She graduated from St. Rose Academy in 1944.
It is with great sadness that we share the news of Dorothy’s passing. She was a member of St. Rose, Vincennes, class of ’46.
Dorothy Arnold Titsworth, age 96, passed away on January 3, 2025, having raised five devoted children who cannot imagine being blessed with a better mom. She was born on November 11, 1928, in Vincennes, Indiana to her parents Allie and Ethel Arnold. She graduated from St. Rose Academy and moved to Indianapolis, where she met and married her beloved husband, Tom Titsworth. Tom and Dorothy raised five children: Katy McMurray (Sherman), Mary Chandler (Bryan), Ann Hanson (Rob), Jenny Kelly (Dave) and Tom Titsworth (Emily).
Hello to all my St. Rose alums! I am looking forward to my 60th anniversary this year! Praise God that I am healthy enough to attend and have a visit with some of my classmates! Presently I am living at St. Mary-of-the-Woods. My ministry now is to be available for people who are seeking some spiritual direction, though really it is the Holy Spirit who is always doing the directing! However, this ministry allows me to listen, affirm and confirm where I see and hear the Spirit in another’s life.
I send a prayer for each of you…may we live each day with gratitude!
(September 2024)
St. Rose, Vincennes – Alumnae
30th Reunion
On Saturday, September 13, 2025, St. Rose Academy Alumnae celebrated their 30th reunion. The day began with Mass at St John’s, followed by a buffet luncheon at the St Francis Xavier Parish Center. The Mass intention was for all deceased members of the Vincennes Catholic Schools and all alumni, families, friends and the Vincennes Community were invited to attend.
St Rose Alumnae and Rivet Ladies (Classes 71-73), attended the luncheon and honored classes whose graduation year was 1940, 1945, 1950, 1955, 1960, 1965 or 1970.
Congratulations to Rita Muller (who is also a Providence Associate of the Sisters of Providence!). Rita received the Brute’ Award, which honors selfless giving of time, talent, treasure and/or testimony, from the Diocese of Evansville. She and other inductees were honored during a Mass at St Benedict’s Cathedral in Evansville on Nov. 17.
Pictured L to R: Sister Carolyn Bouchard, Rita Muller, and Sister Theresa Ann Boland
(November 2024)
Kathy (Evans) Lemberger
November 18, 1948 – March 23, 2025
Please keep the friends and family of Kathy (Evans) Lemberger in your prayers. She passed away on March 23, 2025. Kathy graduated from St. Rose Academy in 1966.
Visitation will be Monday, March 31, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass at 12 noon at Holy Spirit at Geist Catholic Church, 10350 Glaser Way, Fishers, IN 46037.
This year we will celebrate our 30th reunion! The date is set for Saturday, September 13, 2025. The day will begin with Mass at St John’s at 10:00 AM. The Mass intention will be for all deceased members of the Vincennes Catholic Schools. Names of our alumni that have passed since the last reunion will be read. We invite all alumni, families, friends and the Vincennes Community to join us at Mass.
Following Mass, the St Rose Alumnae will proceed to The St Francis Xavier Parish Center – located at 106 S. 3rd Street (3rd and Vigo). The doors will open at 11:00 AM. A buffet luncheon will begin at noon. Sander Catering from Jasper will be our caterer. This will be for St Rose Alumnae and Rivet Ladies (71-72-73) only. Anyone that attended St Rose Academy is also welcome to attend. There will be a short program and presentations by some of our alumnae.
The donation for the reunion is $25.00. Please register as soon as possible. Our deadline for registration is August 29, 2025. All reservations must be paid in advance. We cannot accept money at the door. The sooner we have an idea of our numbers, the better we can plan. Our caterer requires reservations be turned in 2 weeks in advance. We cannot take late reservations!
If you have any questions you may text or call (Mary Ann) at 812-890-2902 or email – marypearl66@yahoo.com
We will be honoring those classes whose graduation year was: 1940-1945-1950-1955-1960-1965-1970.
Once again, make your plans now for the 30th reunion – September 13, 2025
A check in the amount of $25 may be sent to:
St Rose Academy Alumnae
PO Box 176
Vincennes, IN 47591
(July 2025)
St. Rose Academy Alumnae
All Classes
On September 28th, 2024, St. Rose alumnae celebrated their annual all-class reunion. The day began with Mass celebrated at St. John’s. The Mass intention was for all deceased members of the Vincennes Catholic Schools. Following Mass, the St. Rose Alumnae gathered for a luncheon.
Two other congregations taught in Vincennes before the Sisters of Providence: Sisters of Charity of Nazareth, Kentucky, from 1824-1834, and then Sisters of Charity from Emmitsburg, Maryland, until 1843.
Then, when Mother Theodore was in France, Bishop de la Hailandiere sent three Sisters of Providence to Vincennes. They were at first located in a house on Main Street between Fourth and Fifth – the Bishop’s Block. In 1847, Bishop Bazin relocated them to the former seminary on Second Street. This building also housed resident students, and from 1849 to 1863, orphan girls.
When the orphan boys were moved to the Old College (St. Vincent’s), the girls took their place. This left St. Rose as boarding school and academy, and as before, the sisters’ residence. In 1845, with the consent of Bishop Chatard, the city was to cut a street in the path of St. Rose, the school building was razed and a new St. Rose Academy was built. The third and last building was dedicated in 1964. In 1970, St. Rose Academy joined with Central Catholic High School for boys at Vincennes Rivet High School.
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