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Wedding gown tradition
Published on March 12, 2009
It was a day a young woman in formation with the Sisters of Providence waited for eagerly. On that day, she would process into the flower-decorated, candle-adorned Church of the…
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A labor of love: To God Through Music
Published on March 12, 2009
Sister Mary Lourdes Mackey (RIP) understood that children thrive with music. She knew music enriches them. Embracing that wisdom, Sister Mary Lourdes launched a project that eventually brought national acclaim…
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Golden jubilees celebrated throughout SP history
Published on March 12, 2009
For days before the big celebration, young sisters were washing habits and pressing them and making sure everything was ready for the special day, recalls Sister Suzanne Brezette, who entered…
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Personal stories from bell and chimes ringers
Published on March 11, 2009
Sister Ann Casper “One summer repairs were needed to the church [Church of the Immaculate Conception] tower bells. Bell ringers were told to have a second bell ringer accompany them…
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A spirituality of hope and healing
Published on March 11, 2009
For nearly 168 years the Sisters of Providence have called approximately 1,200 acres of land, trees and lakes in west central Indiana home. The face of the land has changed…
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Sister Cathy: fun to be a part of something new
Published on March 10, 2009
Sister Cathy White of San Bernardino, Calif. — is the 2007-2008 companion to Providence Candidate-Associate Pat Ruck. 1.) Why did you want to become a companion? Sister Mary Alice Zander,…
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Sister Joan Kirkpatrick: supporting lay people
Published on March 9, 2009
Sister Joan Kirkpatrick of Terre Haute, Ind. — 2008-2009 companion to Teresa Clark; 2007-2008 companion to Providence Associate Kay Sisk 1.) Why did you want to become a companion? As…
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Sister Mary Ann: growing as women in Providence
Published on March 9, 2009
Sister Mary Ann DeFazio is a companion to Kathleen Morris of Medford, Ore. Sister Mary Ann teaches theology at Guerin College Preparatory High School, River Grove, Ill. 1.) How did…
Obituary
Sister Jean (Marian Jean) Arkenberg
Published on March 8, 2009
“Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when was it that we saw you hungry and gave you food, or thirsty and gave you something to drink?’” (Matthew 25:37) “This…
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Sister Jean Karier
Published on March 7, 2009
“I often ponder over the goodness God has shown me in my life. It has been a beautiful and blessed life.” (Sister Jean Karier) “It has been a beautiful and…
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Maria Price: no longer a bystander
Published on March 5, 2009
Maria Price is a Providence Candidate-Associate who lives in Louisville, Ky. She is the executive director at St. John Center, a homeless shelter in Louisville. Her companions are Sisters Eileen…
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Cynthia MacWhorter: a blessing
Published on March 5, 2009
Cynthia MacWhorter resides in South Bend, Ind. Her companion is Sister Mary Roger Madden. 1.) What is your connection to the Sisters of Providence? My connection with the Sisters of…
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