Sing to God a new song! Sing to God, all the earth! Psalm 96 This song seemed appropriate for our remembrance of Sister Beatrice Hoberg, considering her connections with music and her creativity. Beatrice was a writer, a poet and…
Today, the Sisters of Providence leadership team issued a statement on gun control. it is as follows: Letter to the Editor: Guns are lively ammunition for passionate debate these days. It seems that weekly we learn of a tragedy where…
Sister Diane Ris, who served as the 16th general superior of the Sisters of Providence from 1996-2001, died Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, in Mother Theodore Hall at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. She was 80. Sister Diane was in office when Pope John…
The beginning of this commentary from the funeral Mass was written by Sister Diane Ris, who died Feb. 20, 2013. “I have come so that they may have life and have it to the full.” (John 10:10) “This is a…
Sisters of Providence practice a dance for the One Billion Rising event raising awareness of violence against women and girls. This particular dance was specifically choreographed for mature dancers and goes with the song “Break the Chain.” (Lyrics by Tena…
Records were set along the Northeast Coast of the United States last weekend: records for snowfall, records for winds, records for piles of snow, records for conversations about snow. For the record, there are about a dozen Sisters of Providence…
“Come to me, all you who labor and are overburdened and I will refresh you. Shoulder my yoke and learn from me for I am gentle and humble in heart and you will find rest for your souls. Yes, my…
Sister Anne Doherty, who served as the 14th general superior of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind., from 1981 to 1986, died Sunday, Feb.3, 2013, in Mother Theodore Hall at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. During her years of leadership, she…
“… the wise shall shine brightly like the splendor of the firmament and those who instruct many to justice shall be like the stars forever.” Daniel 12: 3 “When I considered a scripture for Sister Catherine, I thought of this…
Can you imagine the euphoria of a one-move checkmate? Well, technically, that’s impossible. But in many other games, tests and competitions, an opening move to put your opponent into a position of certain defeat can cause E-C-S-T-A-S-Y. Sister Mary Beth…