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…
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 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…
Sister Anji Fan
Sister Anji Fan wanted to be a “holy nun” from a very young age. But living in mainland China would make that dream difficult to fulfill, even in a close-knit family with deep devotions. Sister Anji’s father was a mathematics…
Sister Jeanette (Margaret Therese) Flaherty
“When Jesus saw her, he called her to him and said, ‘Woman, you are free of your infirmity.’” (Luke 13:12) “ … but one poor widow came and put in two small copper coins worth a few cents.” (Mark 12:42)…
Sister Mary Regis O’Kane
“Lord, help me live my life for thee, to think of others instead of me, and help me give my very best without regard for need of rest, until I’ve run the race you’ve set, and every righteous goal is…