“Nuns of the Battlefield” was written by Ellen Ryan Jolly and originally published in 1927. This monograph highlights the women’s religious congregations that ministered to soldiers during the Civil War.…
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“The Hand of Providence” by the Rev. John F. McShane was published in 1949. The frontispiece of this small book states, “A tribute to the Civil War nurses of the…
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While searching for some information in the files of Mother Superior Gertrude Clare Owens, Archives volunteer Sister Marie Grace Molloy found this very interesting statement concerning a vision of Mother…
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Providence Associate Jenny Nowalk of Culver, Ind., spent the week of July 12, 2010, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Rebecca “Becky” Keller, Volunteer Services coordinator, helped Jenny arrange a place to…
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“Lest We Forget,” a short history of the service provided by the Sisters of Providence during the Civil War, was published in 1931 by Providence Press. It was written by…
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A Journey in Love, Mercy and Justice: a pictorial history of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods celebrating 150 years of service among the people of God is now…
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A story takes on a whole new meaning when you can see it! In Providence Center at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, you can take a look at history in the form of…
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Providence Associates and Sisters of Providence Gather to Reflect on the “Mutual Relationship of Sisters and Associates” June 28, 2010, at Saint Mary of the Woods, Indiana (Summary of the…
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“Don’t ever forget from where you came and always give back.” This is a piece of advice that Margaret “Peg” Monahan’s father gave to her when she was a young…
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1.) Share with us a little about yourself. I live in Terre Haute and have for all my life. I have two sons, Ramey and Stewart. Ramey is married to…
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Download Complete Interview with Marie McCarthy Q. Why did you choose to become a Sister of Providence? A. I think it chose me. I was in grade school. When I…
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Download Complete Interview with Sister Joyce Brophy Q. Why did you choose the Sisters of Providence? A. Although two of my Providence High School classmates were entering the local Sisters…
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