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A faceless ghost?

By Sister Dawn Tomaszewski | March 19, 2009 |

It’s a perfect time for a good ghost story. Settle in and hear this first-hand account of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods own “faceless nun.”

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The remarkable life of Mother Marie Gratia Luking

By Sisters of Providence | March 18, 2009 |

By Sister Mary Roger Madden On Oct. 29, 1989, in Shalu, Taichung County, Taiwan, a group of clergy, lay people and women religious gathered at the burial site of Mother…

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Young woman’s letters help explain formation

By Connie McCammon | March 12, 2009 |

Sister Mary Slattery (RIP) probably never dreamed she would leave such an impression with her personal letters to a longtime friend. But her words were so eloquent and convincing that…

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Wedding gown tradition

By Sisters of Providence | March 12, 2009 |

It was a day a young woman in formation with the Sisters of Providence waited for eagerly. On that day, she would process into the flower-decorated, candle-adorned Church of the…

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A labor of love: To God Through Music

By Connie McCammon | March 12, 2009 |

Sister Mary Lourdes Mackey (RIP) understood that children thrive with music. She knew music enriches them. Embracing that wisdom, Sister Mary Lourdes launched a project that eventually brought national acclaim…

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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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