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Her students greatly admired her and she must have been an excellent teacher. “I teach and model different forms of prayer in my religion class. I have been told by my students that their prayer life has been deepened and enriched. I try to develop in them an awareness of God’s presence and closeness in their lives.”

Sister Maureen Ann lived her life fully as a faithful Sister of Providence. She did not wear her spirituality on her sleeve, but we saw it in not only her living out the commandment of love for others in action, but also in her fidelity to prayer.

As we gather today to celebrate the life of Sister Martha Steidl, it is impossible not to reflect on how appropriate the name Martha is for this remarkable woman. For…

Ann Jeanette, thank you for bearing the cost of love

From the moment she said her “Yes” to God, Adelaide was all in – ready to go where Providence called

‘Margaret Ann, thank you for literally “being there” for your family’

‘Agnes would roll her eyes and just smile at all our shenanigans’

‘She showed the generosity of those who reach out to the poor and suffering.’

She was the kind of person who stuck to the letter of the law, yet, she had a great sense of humor and a dazzling smile

‘Her love for the poor was legendary. She fought for them, prayed for them, cried for them …’

‘Sister was an angel on earth. It was an honor to care for her.’

‘She was meek and humble of heart. She was generous, considerate and kind.’