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Sister Ann Casper

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Praise for the 10-second rule

‘… the 10-Second Rule was like a positive version of the old, familiar adage, “If you are angry, count to 10 before acting …’

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Prayer: Small blessings, big impact

Oh, God, it’s winter. I think of the small blessings of cold and chill, ice and snow, and how the season can have a big effect on my mood and feelings, if I let it. Small, one-of-a-kind snowflakes create big, white blankets of beauty and soon receive squeals of delight as youngsters, muffled and gloved,…

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Asked to move for the sake of the mission

“Our moving would help the school and further Guerin’s mission, which is our mission” said another. “It is for the sake of the mission that I responded to the initial call to religious life and I continue to commit myself to this call whatever it asks of me, letting go of my own personal preferences.”

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Passing the baton

Harve has been coming to the Woods from Chicago for several years to visit a friend, Sister Agnes Maureen Badura, so he already knows several sisters

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Paul J. Adams III: A closer look

‘It is clear to us, Paul, that you embrace wholeheartedly our charism of trust in Providence.’

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Surprised and delighted at the Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Dinner

On June 2, the general officers of the Sisters of Providence hosted our annual Saint Mother Theodore Dinner, an evening which honors all our benefactors and allows us to express our gratitude for their gifts of time, prayer, skills, expertise and resources. You can read more about the 2018 Queen Amelia, Sarah and Joseph Thralls…

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Awards dinner honors time, talent and treasure

View the event’s photo album here. General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski welcomed 226 guests to the June 2 Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Dinner, noting that the annual event has become a very important way for us to thank our many benefactors for being instruments of God’s loving care for us. The theme of the evening…

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After 17 years, God has the last laugh

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What did you do today?

Dear friends: “What did you do today?”  The next time you are asked this question, share that you helped provide a place of spiritual direction, healing and hope for more than 15,000 visitors, program participants, and pilgrims. Tell them you helped develop sustainable means of farming by helping to expand and enhance the White Violet…

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Survey, legacy fund, phonathon and more! News from the Mission Advancement office

Thank you so much for your sharing. It is such a blessing to learn about your connections to our mission and to read your stories.

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You asked and we’re answering!

‘Are you still a teaching order and where in the world do you go and what do you do there?’

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Being a Sister of Providence means …

What do you know about the Sisters of Providence today? Ever wish you had a way to tell your friends and family about the SPs? In this Congregation video, you’ll get a glimpse into how we strive to honor Divine Providence and further God’s loving plans by devoting ourselves to works of love, mercy and justice…

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Sister Ann Casper, SP, retired as the executive director for Mission Advancement for the Sisters of Providence in 2018 and currently serves as minister of Providence Community Cemetery at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. Sister Ann has ministered in various scholastic and administrative positions in Indiana and North Carolina. She also was a member of the Sisters of Providence leadership team, serving as General Secretary.

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