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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 Emily Walsh (formerly Sister Mary Francine)
Published on January 26, 2021
“She had a special gift for getting people to love her.”
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Sister Jacquelyn Hoffman (formerly Sister Theodata)
Published on January 25, 2021
Although we mourn our loss, we rejoice with you, Jackie, as you enter into eternal life with the God you loved and served so well.
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Sister Catherine White
Published on January 21, 2021
And so, you see … Cathy, you touched many people’s lives by sharing your countless gifts.
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Sister Patricia McIntyre (formerly Sister Elaine)
Published on January 18, 2021
Shine on, Patty! Shine on!
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Sister Martha Ann Rifner
Published on January 16, 2021
“The way Sister Martha Ann/Aunt Mary reflected God’s love to everyone was so comforting to all of her family.”
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Sister Nancy Nolan (formerly Sister Jean Paula)
Published on December 20, 2020
“Nancy Nolan, you will always be precious in our sight, and honored. Thank you. We love you.”
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Sister Regis McNulty
Published on December 4, 2020
Regis, thanks from all of us for all those treasured memories! … We know you will enjoy the banquet God has prepared for you!
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Sister Betty Donoghue (formerly Sister Clare Patrice)
Published on December 2, 2020
So rest in power and in peace, dear Betty. We know that your spirit moves and continues to love among us.
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Sister Mary Lee Mettler (formerly Sister Irma)
Published on November 24, 2020
‘She always had a project going in her room, cabinets, drawers and tables speckled with colorful crafting materials, and pieces waiting to be sewn.’
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Sister Josephine Paolinelli (formerly Sister Louise Joseph)
Published on November 17, 2020
May you have ultimate peace, love, wholeness and happiness
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Sister Margaret Nau (formerly Sister Jude Ann)
Published on November 10, 2020
We are ever grateful for you and rejoice that you have now indeed found rest for your ever-seeking soul
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Sister Rosemary Ward (formerly Sister Sebastian)
Published on October 21, 2020
We gather today to remember our dear Sister Rosemary Ward, who left us so suddenly. Just why I chose these readings (Ephesians 3:14-19; Psalms 34; John 15:12, 15-17) will, I […]
