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Sister Jeanne Knoerle, former college president and Terre Haute community partner, dies Monday

By Dave Cox | June 10, 2013 |

Sister Jeanne Knoerle, a Sister of Providence for 64 years and president of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College for 15 years, died early Monday morning (June 10) at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods where she…

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Sisters of Providence bestow annual awards

By Dave Cox | May 7, 2013 | Comments Off on Sisters of Providence bestow annual awards

The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind., bestowed major awards during the annual Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Dinner on Saturday, June 1. The gathering is named in honor of…

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Sister Connie Kramer named Woman of Influence in Terre Haute

By Dave Cox | April 12, 2013 | Comments Off on 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…

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Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp receives Indiana Commission for Women’s Torchbearer Award

By Dave Cox | March 8, 2013 | Comments Off on 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)…

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Statement: Sisters of Providence leadership makes statement on gun control issues, sends letters to editors

By Dave Cox | February 22, 2013 | Comments Off on 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.…

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Sister Diane Ris dies; was 16th general superior of Sisters of Providence

By Dave Cox | February 22, 2013 | Comments Off on 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…

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Sister Anne Doherty dies; was 14th general superior of Sisters of Providence

By Dave Cox | February 6, 2013 | Comments Off on 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…

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Providence Food Pantry eases hunger in West Terre Haute

By Amy Miranda | January 10, 2013 | Comments Off on 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…

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New name for Providence Spirituality and Conference Center helps clarify focus

By Amy Miranda | November 13, 2012 | Comments Off on New name for Providence Spirituality and Conference Center helps clarify focus

Providence Center at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind. has a new name. As of October, the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods’ hospitality and welcoming center has been renamed the Providence Spirituality…

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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

By Sisters of Providence | September 28, 2012 | Comments Off on 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,…

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Three Sisters of Providence celebrate their 25th anniversary

By Paul Beel | July 1, 2012 | Comments Off on 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…

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Four Sisters of Providence celebrate their 50th anniversary

By Paul Beel | July 1, 2012 | Comments Off on 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…

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