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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…
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Sister Helen Vinton
How many times might you have heard, “I guess it was Providence, but I didn’t know it at the time?” Sister Helen Vinton might be a textbook example. She grew up on a western Nebraska ranch where everyone had to do everything. The “cando” spirit prevailed in her family, as it does in most rural…
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Sister Ann Patrick McNulty
“Then Jesus said to his disciples, ‘That is why I am telling you not to worry about your life. …’” (Luke 12:22) “In the Jerusalem Bible translation, this passage from Saint Luke’s Gospel is given the title ‘Trust in Providence.’ As I reflected on the life of our dear Sister Ann Patrick — Peggy or…
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Sister Mary Evangelista Herber
“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” (Scripture Readings Advent to Pentecost, Carmelites of Indianapolis) “Sister Mary Evangelista Herber — Vangie — has been a special light in our world for more than 103 years. Her life and spirit were a light for us and will continue to be….
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Sister Jeanette Marie Lucinio
No telling what spark one nice, well-intentioned smile might kindle in the human spirit. Just ask Sister Jeanette Lucinio what one smile did for her. “I was first attracted to the Sisters of Providence when I saw them at Mass in my home parish of St. Francis Xavier in Wilmette (Ill.), I was attracted because…
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Canonization Liturgy in Rome
Canonization Liturgy in Rome on October 15, 2006.
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.