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Sister Julia (Marie Loretta) Shea
“Be still before the Lord; wait for God.” (Psalm 37:7) “In speaking of Sister Julia’s death, more than one person has commented, ‘She waited so long to die’ or ‘She has waited so long for the Lord.’ When we come to think of it, we realize that all of us spend much of our life…
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Sister Bernice Kuper
Editor’s note: Sister Bernice died Nov. 26, 2013, at age 91. Sister Bernice Kuper has been a first-hand witness to many dramatic changes that have impacted vocation, formation and spiritual life for herself, scores of individuals and the Catholic Church. Most of Sister Bernice’s ministerial life has been devoted to assisting others who have questions…
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A God-graced moment
This article is reprinted from winter 2007 issue of HOPE. By Sister Peggy Lynch The following journal entry reflects my emotions and thoughts about the Mass of Canonization. The dark morning gives way to blue sky and sunshine as we wend our way through narrow streets — the ones the tour guide continually tells us…
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A view from behind the camera
This article is reprinted from winter 2007 issue of HOPE. Interview by Sister Jeanne Knoerle For most of us Sisters of Providence, the canonization of Mother Theodore was an all consuming moment, filled with a myriad of feelings: joy, disbelief, wonder, a sense of humility — as well as a sense of pride. For those…
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Sister Dorothy (Marie Christopher) Souligny
“Go, therefore, make disciples of all the nations. …” (Matthew 28:19) “In January of 1977, Sister Loretta Schafer (RIP), then general superior, wrote: ‘Because we have come to a deep sense of the global Church, we wish to participate, through our work and prayer in Taiwan, in this total mission of spreading the Kingdom everywhere….
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Sister Claretta Burbine
“Trust steadily in God, hope unswervingly, love extravagantly. And the best of the three is love.” (1 Corinthians 13:13, adapted) “St. Paul laid out a plan for the Corinthians that, I believe, Sister Claretta naturally followed throughout her life,” began Sister Ruth Johnson in her commentary for Sister Claretta Burbine, who died Dec. 4. Born…
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Sister Margaret Ellen O’Connor
“Even the wilderness will rejoice in those days.” (Isaiah 35:1) “During this season of Advent, many Scripture readings will be similar to this reading from Isaiah (35:1-6). Images of a saving God … accounts of tired hands and weak knees strengthened … of the lame leaping … of flowers blossoming in the dry land ……
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Walter Kindrik: Strong connections
Walter Kindrik retired from Pfizer, Terre Haute, Ind., after 36½ years. He and his wife Mary (RIP) were married for 44 years and raised two boys. Walter is a member of St. Margaret Mary Parish, Terre Haute. Walter’s connection to the Congregation: A graduate of Kansas State University, Walter converted to Catholicism after marrying Mary….
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Barbara Early: A Desire to Help Out
Barbara Early and her husband Rex have three children and six grandchildren. The couple has been married for 51 years. Barbara and Rex are members of Christ the King Parish, Indianapolis. Barbara’s connection to the Congregation: Barbara was influenced by the Sisters of Providence for 12 years. She was educated by the sisters at St….
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Sister Mary Esther Larkin
“‘Come and see,’ Jesus answered.” (John 1:39) “This vignette from the Gospel of John (1:35-40), short though it is and confined to the events of a single day, sums up the life and vocation of Sister Mary Esther. The story is marked by a casual air: John watches Jesus passing by and makes a brief…
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Sister Jane Maher
“Jesus said, ‘Go therefore to others in the name of God: Creator, Redeemer and Sanctifier. And remember I am with you always!’” (adapted Matthew 28:19-20) “Today we celebrate the life of an extraordinary woman — Sister Jane Maher. She was born Dorothy Jane 87 years ago in Indianapolis to William and Ethel Fisher Maher, both…
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Sister Mary Carina Connors
“I am the Lord; I have called you in righteousness.” (Isaiah 42:6) “Those of us who knew Sister Mary Carina during her life as an educator and administrator would have little difficulty recognizing the Messianic qualities mentioned in the passage from Isaiah [42:1-8]. Her covenant with her God was expressed for many years in the…
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.