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Golden jubilees celebrated throughout SP history

By Sisters of Providence | March 12, 2009 |

For days before the big celebration, young sisters were washing habits and pressing them and making sure everything was ready for the special day, recalls Sister Suzanne Brezette, who entered…

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Personal stories from bell and chimes ringers

By Sisters of Providence | March 11, 2009 |

Sister Ann Casper “One summer repairs were needed to the church [Church of the Immaculate Conception] tower bells. Bell ringers were told to have a second bell ringer accompany them…

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A spirituality of hope and healing

By Sisters of Providence | March 11, 2009 |

For nearly 168 years the Sisters of Providence have called approximately 1,200 acres of land, trees and lakes in west central Indiana home. The face of the land has changed…

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Sister Cathy: fun to be a part of something new

By Connie McCammon | March 10, 2009 |

Sister Cathy White of San Bernardino, Calif. — is the  2007-2008 companion to Providence Candidate-Associate Pat Ruck. 1.) Why did you want to become a companion? Sister Mary Alice Zander,…

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Sister Joan Kirkpatrick: supporting lay people

By Connie McCammon | March 9, 2009 |

Sister Joan Kirkpatrick of Terre Haute, Ind. — 2008-2009 companion to Teresa Clark; 2007-2008 companion to Providence Associate Kay Sisk 1.) Why did you want to become a companion? As…

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Sister Mary Ann: growing as women in Providence

By Connie McCammon | March 9, 2009 |

Sister Mary Ann DeFazio is a companion to Kathleen Morris of Medford, Ore. Sister Mary Ann teaches theology at Guerin College Preparatory High School, River Grove, Ill. 1.) How did…

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Maria Price: no longer a bystander

By Connie McCammon | March 5, 2009 |

Maria Price is a Providence Candidate-Associate who lives in Louisville, Ky. She is the executive director at St. John Center, a homeless shelter in Louisville. Her companions are Sisters Eileen…

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Cynthia MacWhorter: a blessing

By Connie McCammon | March 5, 2009 |

Cynthia MacWhorter resides in South Bend, Ind. Her companion is Sister Mary Roger Madden. 1.) What is your connection to the Sisters of Providence? My connection with the Sisters of…

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Kathy Newport: truly called

By Connie McCammon | March 5, 2009 |

Kathy Newport is a Providence Candidate-Associate who resides in Beech Grove, Ind. Her companion is Sister Marsha Speth. 1.) Tell us about yourself. I am the youngest of nine children…

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Marilyn Webb: my own spirituality has been enriched

By Connie McCammon | March 4, 2009 |

Marilyn Webb resides in Brownsburg, which is just west of Indianapolis. She works part-time for her parish, St. Malachy Church in Brownsburg. Marilyn’s ministry includes working with adult faith formation,…

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Alice Shelton: getting to know the Congregation in a new way

By Connie McCammon | March 4, 2009 |

Alice and her husband, John, reside in Indianapolis. She has four grown stepchildren. A graduate of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC), Alice has worked at Marian College in Indianapolis since 1990.…

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Beverly Adams: Providence doesn’t fail!

By Connie McCammon | March 2, 2009 |

Beverly Adams, a Providence Candidate-Associate, resides on the West side of Chicago. She and her husband have two daughters and a very lovable pit bull. Beverly’s companions are Sisters Joseph…

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