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A bit of anti-racism history

By Sisters of Providence | May 9, 2012 |

The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods have a long history against racism and issues of discrimination. The Congregation’s foundress, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, was concerned about the welfare and…

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‘Nuns of the Battlefield’

By Sisters of Providence | May 9, 2012 |

First published in 1927, “Nuns of the Battlefield” was written by Ellen Ryan Jolly. In this book, the author gives a description of the women religious congregations that provided medical…

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Tribute to sisters in Vincennes

By Sisters of Providence | May 9, 2012 |

From time to time, The Vincennes Weekly Sun ran articles on the emergency hospital in that city. Much of the praise for this medical facility was directed toward Sisters St.…

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Vincennes emergency hospital

By Sisters of Providence | May 9, 2012 |

In addition to their work at the Military Hospital in Indianapolis, the Sisters of Providence also had charge of the emergency hospital in Vincennes, Ind., that was opened in July…

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Sisters who served during the Civil War

By Connie McCammon | May 9, 2012 |

Sister St. Felix Buchanan Sister Helena Burns Sister Frances Ann Carney Sister Athanasius Fogarty Sister Sophie Glenn Sister Eugenia Gorman Sister Mary Francis Guthneck Sister Henrietta MacKenzie Sister Mary Louise…

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Civil War diary entries

By Connie McCammon | May 9, 2012 |

In the Sisters of Providence Archives there is a bound transcription of the diary of General Superior Mother Mary Cecilia Bailly. She served as general superior after the death of…

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Tribute to Sister Athanasius

By Connie McCammon | May 9, 2012 |

Sister Athanasius Fogarty, directress of the Military Hospital in Indianapolis during the Civil War, was greatly respected as a sister-nurse. She served at the hospital from May 17, 1861, to…

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Sister Barbara Sheehan

By Sisters of Providence | April 20, 2012 |

Current ministry: Executive director and CPE supervisor in Urban CPE Consortium, Inc. in Chicago Years in the Congregation: 46 years Something that I have always wanted to do: Give service…

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Liza Hyatt publishes book of poetry

By Connie McCammon | March 22, 2012 |

Providence Associate Liza Hyatt of Indianapolis recently published a book of poetry titled, “Under My Skin.” Below, Liza shares some insight into her book and how it evolved. The book…

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Sister Cathy Buster

By Sisters of Providence | March 21, 2012 |

Download Complete Interview with Sister Cathy Buster Current ministry: consultant Years in the Congregation: 54 Contact Sister Cathy at: cathybsp@verizon.net Q. What do you like most about Saint Mary-of-the-Woods? A.…

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Historical sketches of the Woods

By Sisters of Providence | March 5, 2012 |

The Sisters of Providence are fortunate to have had several artists in the Congregation to help give future generations a sense of what the motherhouse and its grounds looked like…

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A Lenten message

By Sister Editha Ben | March 1, 2012 |

Traditionally, Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and has been thought of as a time to give up something. This action creates a reminder of repentance and renewal in one’s relationship…

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