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Sister Connie Kramer

By Sisters of Providence | January 4, 2009 |

For Sister Connie Kramer, “Gratitude is the memory of the heart.” She is very grateful that Saint Mother Theodore Guerin founded Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College since this is where Providence designed…

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Wood carving defines couple’s love for sisters

By Becky Igo | January 2, 2009 |

Who would have thought that a connection between the Sisters of Providence and a woodcarver and his wife would have begun with pie? Thinking about it now, Dick Hillier and…

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Gervase Schwenk: Having Fun With Life

By Connie McCammon | December 6, 2008 |

“Do it right and have fun!” This is the mission statement of the Jasper Engine and Transmission Exchange in Jasper, Ind. It can also serve as the mission statement of…

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Sister Denise reflection: 2008 Rite of Commitment

By Sister Denise Wilkinson | November 10, 2008 |

On Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, 32 candidate-associates made their first commitment as Providence Associates during the Rite of Commitment in the Church of the Immaculate Conception. During the Eucharistic Liturgy,…

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Practical ways to make a difference

By Connie McCammon | September 13, 2008 |

This article is reprinted from fall 2008 issue of HOPE. Biomass, biodiesel fuel — these may be great for institutions, but how can individuals make an environmental difference? Sisters Florence…

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Sisters eating local food

By Cheryl Casselman | September 13, 2008 |

This article is reprinted from fall 2008 issue of HOPE. Exciting changes have been occurring in the Sisters of Providence Food Services Department at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Within the last few…

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Sister Patty Wallace

By Sisters of Providence | September 4, 2008 |

Sister Patty Wallace has a long history with the Sisters of Providence. She remembers that in fourth grade Sister Frances Joan Baker was her teacher. Sister Maureen Loonam was her…

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Sister Judy Birgen

By Sisters of Providence | August 16, 2008 |

Sister Judy Birgen is passionate about helping people who hunger for food. “When I read the Gospel, it’s not just about feeling good about helping people. It’s about feeding the…

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Sister Mary Ann Stewart

By Sisters of Providence | July 16, 2008 |

A well-substantiated belief among Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the- Woods is that women who have had good, personal relationships with individual members of the Congregation are good candidates to…

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Marilyn Marschall Antonik: Breaking Boundaries, Creating Hope

By Connie McCammon | June 1, 2008 |

Breaking boundaries, creating hope is the identity statement used in the logo of the Sisters of Providence. It could also serve as the identity statement for Marilyn Marschall Antonik. “Breaking…

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Firmly rooted like the Woods

By Sisters of Providence | May 13, 2008 |

This article is reprinted from summer 2008 issue of HOPE. Do you recall the 1982 movie “Sister Act”? In it, comedian Whoopi Goldberg stars as lounge singer Deloris Van Cartier,…

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Making sense of the present moment

By Diane Weidenbenner | May 13, 2008 |

This article is reprinted from summer 2008 issue of HOPE. Sister Cathy Campbell explained Providence Spirituality as the “sacrament of the present moment,” as does Jean-Pierre de Caussade in his…

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