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Love, mercy, justice
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.
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Obituary search
At this time, our site contains all Sisters of Providence obituaries beginning in 2009.
Found 364 Results
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Sister Rosemary Rafter (formerly Sister Rose Claire)
Published on December 1, 2025
‘Thank you, Rosemary. Thank you.’
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Sister Margaret Norris (formerly Sister Marie Angeline)
Published on November 4, 2025
Margaret would sometimes ride with Connie on her motorcycle, looking very dashing in her cycle helmet.
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Sister Joyce Brophy (formerly Sister Robert Ellen)
Published on August 27, 2025
Sister Joyce Brophy, formerly Sister Robert Ellen, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. She was 96-years-old and had been a Sister of Providence for 78 […]
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Sister Patricia Linehan
Published on August 7, 2025
Dear sister and friend, we now say to you, God does have a special place reserved just for you.
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Sister Brigid Ann Bonner
Published on July 23, 2025
Brigid, you chose to live as both Martha and Mary; loving deeply, serving joyfully, and honoring Divine Providence each and every day.
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Sister Joan Kirkpatrick (formerly Sister Joan Patrice)
Published on July 9, 2025
So, until we meet again, friend, know that we loved you and will miss you.
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Sister Kathleen Dede (formerly Sister Marie Arthur)
Published on June 25, 2025
So, we send you on your way Kathleen with our prayers that your ‘very determined’ self will enjoy the fruits of your lifetime of labor for all eternity
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Sister Marilyn Trobaugh (formerly Sister Robert Louise)
Published on May 18, 2025
Thank you for the example you have been to all of us …
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Sister Theresa Clare Carr
Published on May 5, 2025
Sister Theresa Clare Carr passed away the morning of Monday, May 5, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. She was 93-years-old and had been a Sister of Providence for 75 years. Commentary […]
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Sister Joan Mary Schaefer
Published on March 20, 2025
She has now kept all her promises and completed her earthly journey of many miles.
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Sister Constance Kramer (formerly Sister Marita)
Published on January 31, 2025
‘Her influence on the northeast side of Terre Haute has been immense and legendary.’
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Sister Andre Panepinto
Published on January 11, 2025
‘Please continue to watch over all of us! We love you!’
