News Releases
These are official news releases from the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. For downloadable logo files, members of the press can visit our Media Center.
Sister Connie Kramer named Woman of Influence in Terre Haute
When one thinks of Sister Connie Kramer, her most evident characteristic might be that of a life-giver. As parish life coordinator at the former inner-city St. Ann Parish in Terre Haute, Sister Connie helped to nourish the parish’s life for…
Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp receives Indiana Commission for Women’s Torchbearer Award
Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp, a 38-year member of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, received the Indiana Commission for Women’s Torchbearer Award for lifetime achievement during ceremonies Wednesday (March 6) in Indianapolis. Sister Jeanne is the third Sister of Providence…
Statement: Sisters of Providence leadership makes statement on gun control issues, sends letters to editors
Today, the Sisters of Providence leadership team issued a statement on gun control. it is as follows: Letter to the Editor: Guns are lively ammunition for passionate debate these days. It seems that weekly we learn of a tragedy where…
Sister Diane Ris dies; was 16th general superior of Sisters of Providence
Sister Diane Ris, who served as the 16th general superior of the Sisters of Providence from 1996-2001, died Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, in Mother Theodore Hall at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. She was 80. Sister Diane was in office when Pope John…
Sister Anne Doherty dies; was 14th general superior of Sisters of Providence
Sister Anne Doherty, who served as the 14th general superior of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind., from 1981 to 1986, died Sunday, Feb.3, 2013, in Mother Theodore Hall at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. During her years of leadership, she…
Providence Food Pantry eases hunger in West Terre Haute
Several years ago David Franklin of West Terre Haute was in the local IGA. He had only $15, and he was having trouble covering the groceries he needed. He recalls a Sister of Providence, whose name he no longer remembers,…
New Log Cabin Chapel at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods to be dedicated and blessed on Saint Mother Theodore Guerin’s feast day, Oct. 3
When Saint Mother Theodore Guerin and her five companions arrived late in the day on Oct. 22, 1840, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, history was in the making. On Wednesday, Oct. 3, which is Saint Mother Theodore’s feast day, history will be…
Three Sisters of Providence celebrate their 25th anniversary
Three Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind., recently celebrated their 25th anniversary as members of the Congregation. They are Sisters Theresa Ann Boland, Rose Chiu and Marilu Covani. One formerly served in the Archdiocese of Chicago. They are: Sister…
Four Sisters of Providence celebrate their 50th anniversary
Four Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind., recently celebrated their 50th anniversary as members of the Congregation. They are Sisters Marilyn Baker, Jane Marie Osterholt, Martha Joseph Wessel and Therese Whitsett. The celebrants: Sister Marilyn Baker is a native…
Guerin Outreach Ministries: Catholic religious sisters offer English classes, friendship to residents of St. Anthy Trailer Park in rural Mecca, Calif.
Martha Arrendondo is 46 years old and has been in the United States for 26 years. She works in the grape fields in and around the Coachella Valley in California. Right now she is looking for a better job, and…
Peruvian ministry artifacts on display in Heritage Museum
Responding to a pope’s request in the early 1960s to minister in Latin America, the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods began a mission in Arequipa, Peru, when three sisters journeyed there to minister at the all-boys Colegio de San…
Sister Betty Smigla joins Guerin Outreach Ministries board
Sister Betty Smigla, SP, was recently appointed to the Guerin Outreach Ministries board of directors. Early in S. Betty’s life as a Sister of Providence, she spent seven years ministering in the South American country of Peru. Since returning to…