Sister Ann Bernard Sullivan
“Love is the strength of my life — of whom shall I be afraid?” (excerpt from Psalm 27 of “Psalms for Praying” by Nan Merrill) “These words of one of Sister Ann Bernard’s favorite Psalms give us some insight into…
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 Marie Kevin Tighe
Editor’s note: Sister Marie Kevin died May 19, 2014, at age 89. Recently I read, “Those who come to religious life seem to have been born with a particular charism alive within them. In time, they find a Congregation that…
Sister Rose Marie Garvey
“When you seek me you shall find me.” (Jeremiah 29:13) “Centuries after Jeremiah, Sister Rose Marie found in these words affirmation of her own life of faith, a life of never failing confidence in God. In fact, this passage from…
Sister Gertrude Therese Garvey
“Sing to the Lord a new song . …” (Psalm 140:1) “Today we come together to honor the life of two great women. Sister Alexa Suelzer and I will try to bring into focus the creativity and talents of these…
Sister Ann Lucille Mortell
“We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28) “This reading seems especially appropriate for one whose love of God was so transparent to those of us…
Sister Angela Rose Halpin
“It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praise to your name, Most High.” (Psalm 92:1) “The words of the Psalmist direct one’s thoughts to faith, prayer and service. In reflecting on the life of Sister Angela…
Finding a source of fuel
Fueling the Congregation’s needs at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods has always been of utmost importance, starting in 1840 when Blessed Mother Theodore Guerin, the foundress, first stepped foot on this sacred ground. Wood sufficed in the early years, but as the Congregation…
Sister Mary Anselm Coppersmith
“Above all, let your love for one another be intense, because love covers a multitude of sins.” (1 Peter 4:8) “Sister Mary Anselm had this Scripture noted, probably with a desire to carry out its message. She was a good…
Sister Angela “Angie” Louise Schwartz
“I assure you that whoever does not accept the reign of God like a little child shall not take part in it.” (Matthew 19:14) “Sister Angie chose this Scripture passage because it was how she saw God in her life.…
Sister Annette Marie Bruce
“Rejoice in the Lord always; again I say rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone.” (Philippians 4:4-5) “This reading from Philippians seems to describe Sister Annette Marie. The first words that come to mind when I hear her name…