Sister Claudia Lewis
“I give you thanks that I am fearfully and wonderfully made; wonderful are your works.” (Psalm 139:14) “In reflecting on the life of Sister Claudia, we can see why she liked Psalm 139. The happenings in her life caused her…
Sisters of Providence
The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, are a congregation of Roman Catholic women religious (sisters) who minister throughout the United States and Taiwan. Saint Mother Theodore Guerin founded the Sisters of Providence in 1840. The congregation has a mission of being God's Providence in the world by committing to performing works of love, mercy and justice in service among God's people.
Sister Eileen Mary Cunningham
“Love is always patient and kind … .” (1 Corinthians 13:4) “Indeed, this is how Sister Eileen Mary wished to live her life — as a woman of kindness and graciousness, as one who loved and cared for others with…
Sister Catherine Aloyse Butler
“Now he’s using you, fitting you in brick by brick, stone by stone, with Christ Jesus as the cornerstone … .” (Ephesians 2:20) “As Scripture states, we are the building blocks. We were called and came together to this sacred…
Sister Barbara Marie Stritt
“Here is my servant whom I uphold, my chosen one with whom I am pleased … .” (Isaiah 42:1) “I believe that these words aptly apply to Sister Barbara Marie. She responded to the call of baptism and to that…
Sister Mary Irene Krohn
“And lo! the ideal, hidden beneath, revives.” (H.W. Longfellow) “Our Lents are not always measured by calendars, nor are the seasons of our lives. The past 10 years have been for Sister Mary Irene a long Lent. The Lord finally…
Sister Patricia Marie Woods
“In summary, then all of you should be like-minded, sympathetic, loving toward one another, kindly disposed and humble.” (1 Peter 3:8) “The most noted phrase when one is speaking of those who knew Sister Patricia Marie best was that she…
Sister Cathy White
Sometimes it takes a call even though “the call” already has been received. Once Cathy White had decided to act on her desire to join a religious congregation, she did what a lot of prospective women religious would do. She…
Sister Alma Marie Earus
“Jesus said to them, ‘Let the children come to me, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as they.’” — (Mark10:14b) “Sister Alma Marie was an excellent teacher and loved the little children. Anytime she was out for playground…
Sister Catherine Marie Qualters
“Since this is the kind of life we have chosen, the life of the Spirit, let us make sure that we do not just hold it as an idea in our heads … .” (Galatians 5:25) “Advice such as this…
Sister Maureen Therese Brennan
“Shout to God with joyful praise!” — (Psalm 47:1b) “Psalm 47 was read at the Liturgy on Jan. 22, a few hours after Sister Maureen Therese Brennan saw her God face to face. At first, it seems so unlike Sister…