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Pictorial book honoring the Sisters of Providence to be issued later this year!
The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College began preparations for their 175th anniversary in 2014. The year-long celebration officially began on Oct. 22, 2014, on Foundation Day, with the theme of “Rooted for Tomorrow.” During the year-long celebration, several events have taken place. And now, The Tribune Star is in the process of creating a pictorial book, “175 Years,” featuring and honoring both the Sisters of Providence and the college. The book will highlight the past,...
Reflecting on the amazing life of Sister Dorothy Stang, SNDdeN: Martyr of the Amazon
Sister Arrianne Whittaker, Sister Patty Wallace and Sister Susan Dinnin. Sisters Susan Dinnin, Patty Wallace and Arrianne Whittaker recently attended the one-woman play “Rooted in Love: The Life and Martyrdom of Sister Dorothy Stang, SNDdeN,” performed by Adrian Dominican, Sister Nancy Murray, on the 10th anniversary of Sister Dorothy’s death. Dorothy Stang, born in Ohio, decided early on that she would give her life to God as a Sister of Notre Dame de Namur. Her deepest desire was to serve...
Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Feast Day reflection
...of holiness from each of us. This is truly a Divine opportunity. It has taken all of us to reach this moment in time. Together let us celebrate with gratitude. I thank you for keeping my legacy alive. To get here today, it has taken unending faith of us all and our belief that this mission should be carried forward into the future. Happy 175th Anniversary! Know that I am always with you, Your mother – Saint Mother Theodore Guerin...
What can these Woods offer you?
The Jubilee Year of Mercy began Dec. 8, 2015, the 50th anniversary of the closing of the Second Vatican Council. What will you do this year to grow in your faith? To strengthen both charitable works and social justice at home and as part of your faith community? What about making a pilgrimage to the motherhouse grounds of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana? The motherhouse is nestled among 1,200 beautiful, peaceful acres of gardens and forest. The...
Newsnotes
Fun at the Saint Mother Theodore Guerin FEST Approximately 200 people attended the 2015 Saint Mother Theodore Guerin FEST, which also coincided with the Sisters of Providence 175-year anniversary last October. Several activities took place during the two-day festival, including guided meditation, The Living Rosary, “To God Through Music,” and more. Several sisters and others offered historical re-enactments during a guided tour. FEST character actors, from left, Sister Rosemary Nudd as Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, Sister Ann Casper as Sister...
Calls from the Woods provide a listening ear
...attending the 50th anniversary this summer at the Woods, and wants to connect with Sister Mary Rita in person when she’s here, since she’s been such a comfort to her. Sister Mary Rita just happened to be calling donors down the hall so I passed along the message. She’s going to call the woman to check in, since the women’s sister is in a dying state. A sister was calling next to me and I heard her comfort a donor...
The Golden Oldies!
...Brendan has also ministered in Montana, Michigan and Illinois. This photo – taken in 1965 – depicts Sister Marie Brendan (left) with Sister Francis Angela Kolb (RIP) holding “In God’s Providence,” an album’s worth of chorale performances by the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. The music is currently available at Linden Leaf Gifts. Both Sister Marie Brendan and Sister Francis Angela were also preparing for the Sisters of Providence 125th anniversary concert when the photo was taken. #throwbackthursday #tbt...
New alpaca cria: Providence Sullivan
Providence Sullivan with her mother, Providence Cecelia Bailly, about 15 minutes after the birth. Tracy Wilson, of Aris Farm, dries off the new cria with a towel. It’s a girl! The Sisters of Providence welcomed a new alpaca cria on Wednesday! Providence Sullivan, born around 11 a.m. weighing 20 pounds 8 ounces, is named in honor of Sister Ann Sullivan to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the founding of White Violet Center for Eco-Justice. Sister Ann is the founding director...
Sisters share memories of the ‘Greatest Spectacle in Racing’
This is a photograph of Sister Marianne Mader (back, right) with her family taken in the early 1990s at the Indianapolis 500 Museum. With Sister Marianne are her mother Frances Ley Mader, her nieces Jenny – who is a Providence Associate – and Abby, and (back, left) her now-deceased sister Jeanette. In 2015, the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods celebrated their 175th anniversary as a Congregation. As the sisters advance into year 176, other organizations are celebrating milestones in...
Sister Joni’s students send letters of support to Archbishop
...pray for each other.” Sister Joni fist-bumping St. Patrick School students. Sister Joni said she felt Archbishop would respond after receiving the letter from the students. “I had a strong feeling we would hear from him,” she said. “He is just that kind of leader. He is attentive to the needs of the times and children are very high on his priority list. “I have attended several of his functions. He was here at St. Patrick School’s 60th anniversary and...
Congratulations to the 2016 gold and silver Jubilarians
...Sister Denise Wilkinson at the Jubilee anniversary celebration on June 25, 2016, of the four Sisters of Providence pictured with general officers above. See the photo album of the day here. Happy Golden Jubilee, Sisters Cathy, Linda and Mary Jo! Juk mun nyan kan, My o – u. Three of you began your journey of religious life in the United States in 1966. That year, Lyndon Johnson was president. Russia, France, Britain and Canada all conducted nuclear tests. Race riots...
2016 Gold and Silver Jubilee Celebration!
...Sister My Huong’s family on the occasion of her jubilee. Sister Susanne Gallagher congratulates Golden Jubilarian Sister Cathy Campbell. Closer shot of the rice artwork of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin created by silver jubilarian My Huong Pham’s family. 50-year jubilee celebrant Sister Cathy Campbell is greeted by a guest in 2016. Golden jubilarian Sister Mary Jo Piccione greets some guests. Golden Jubilarian Sister Cathy Campbell greets the gathered assembly. 50-year-anniversary celebrant Sister Mary Jo Piccione during the entrance procession for...