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…
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 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…
Sister Ann Michael O’Donnell
“The kindness and generosity of God our Savior dawned upon the world, not for any good deeds of our own, but because he was merciful.” — Titus 2:13 “Our Scripture reading this afternoon shows us a messiah who comes in…
Sister Rose Michele Boudreau
“Wherever you go, I will go, wherever you live, I will live. Your people shall be my people, and your God, my God.” Ruth 1:16 “Sister Rose Michele Boudreau was first a Sister of Providence, second, an accomplished teacher and…
Sister Marie Wolf
“This is what God asks of you, only this: to act justly, to love tenderly and to walk humbly with your God.” Micah 6: “When you heard the reading, did you think, perhaps, that this is how Sister Marie Wolf…
Sister Jean Ernstes
“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I — I took the one less traveled by … .” (Robert Frost) “Sister Jean originally entered the Society of Mary Reparatrix, whose call and mission entrusted them to repair the injustice brought…
Sister Eleanor Bussing
“Let the little children come to me, do not stop them … .” (Mark 10:14) “My reflection on the passage brought to mind several facets of the woman we knew and loved for her many endearing and consistent qualities of…
Sister Mary Germaine Grojean
“I am indeed going to prepare a place for you … .” (John 14:3) “On Sept. 24, those of us gathered around Sister Mary Germaine in her room in Mother Theodore Hall were waiting. There was nothing more we could…
Sister Rose Therese Welp
“Show by your good life that your works are done with gentleness born of wisdom.” (James 3:13b) “Who can read these words without thinking of Sister Rose Therese? If ever there was a woman who reflected God’s wisdom as described…