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...born on May 29, 1932, in Whiting, Indiana, to John and Rose Byrne Bonner and was baptized Bridget Mary. Our sister seems to have had a variety of names. While she was in the Juniorate/Aspirancy, her friends affectionately called her Rita. Her sister, Brigid Ann, always addressed her as Rita as well. Sister entered the Congregation of the Sisters of Providence on Jan. 8, 1950, and professed Final Vows on Aug. 15, 1957. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Saint...

...Guerin Evening annually in June. This unique plaque was created by a team of Indianapolis artists – Sister Karen Van De Walle, CSJ; Mark Grable and Mary Ann and Kerry Byrne. Donors are given a hand-made stoneware tile that duplicates a leaf from the larger plaque. More than 50 individuals, families, foundations and groups have been recognized for their charitable contributions. Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Evening You are honored as the faithful supporters of the Sisters of Providence at Saint...

...active. As for me, I’m earning my halo, wings and reward. It was easier to raise my four children. Lol. Pray all of my classmates are well and enjoyed the holidays (January 2025) Susan Marie (Furlan) Guglielmi June 20, 1951 – March 13, 2025 Susan Marie Guglielmi, age 73, of Yorkville, IL passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 13, 2025. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, March 31, 2025 at St. Anne Catholic Church, 551...

...to renew and adapt according to the Gospels, the original mission of their order, and the signs of the times. By 1969, the sisters have new rules for the process of becoming a sister. During these years, sisters begin to wear “street clothing” if they wish. They renovate the Church in the 1980s to meet new liturgy guidelines. 1970 Mother Mary Pius announces she will henceforth be known as “Sister” Finding new ways to teach and serve In the second...

Sister Ann Kathleen Brawley “Sister Ann Kathleen said that her greatest joy had been her opportunity to assist those who came to the Archives seeking materials in order to tell the story of the Congregation.” Preserving the Congregation’s history was extremely important to Sister Ann Kathleen Brawley. “As archivist, Sister Ann Kathleen renewed the presentation of Community History classes, enriching the newer members of the Congregation in their knowledge and appreciation of our past,” said Sister Mary Roger Madden in...

...still with her. It was. Growing up in Southern Indiana was good, but enough was enough. A native of Vincennes, Sister Rose Ann had the desire for change that encourages so many young people to seek alternatives in their lives. “I wanted to be a teacher, but I decided I didn’t want to stay in Southern Indiana for the rest of my life,” she said. So, Sister Rose Ann chose the Sisters of Providence over a couple of other congregations...

The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, welcomed two new postulants, Ann Duong and Maité Rodriguez on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. We are excited in our hearts that Ann and Maité have joined our community. Learn more about becoming a Sister of Providence. Sisters bless Ann and Maité before their entrance into the postulancy ritual. Blessings for Ann and Maité. Blessings for Ann and Maité. Blessings for Ann and Maité. Blessings for Ann and Maité. Sisters...

...fears and giving her reassurances. In high school, Lois, the athletic one, taught Joyce tennis, ice skating, roller skating and horseback riding. And as Providence would have it, Lois Ann and Joyce lived only a few rooms apart in Mother Theodore Hall, where they continued to enjoy their closeness and conversations. Another loyal friend also from Joliet, Sister Andre Panepinto, living with Lois Ann in Galesburg, where Lois Ann was Andre’s principal. Something must have rubbed off, for in later...

...for Sister Regina Ann took place on Nov. 28-29, in the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. A Wake took place from 2:30-4:30 p.m., on Monday, Nov. 28. Mass of Christian Burial took place at 11 a.m., on Tuesday, Nov. 29. Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Sister Regina Ann to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. We welcome you to share your memories of Sister Regina Ann in the comment section below. Sister Regina Ann...

...things of being in God’s presence. Christmas came early for you, Sister Margaret Ellen. We rejoice with you!” concluded Sister Ann. The Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Margaret Ellen was celebrated Dec. 7, with the Rev. Daniel Hopcus presiding. She is survived by two sisters, Sister Ann Kevin O’Connor, a Sister of Providence at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind., and Elizabeth “Betty” Bastien, Oakbrook Terrace, Ill. She is also survived by two brothers, Maurice, Overland Park, Kan., and Donal, Normal, Ill....

...brief chance to be a child herself,” said Sister Ann Sullivan in her commentary for Sister Angela Garlat, who died Aug. 5. The oldest of seven children of Silvio and Olivia (Biduli) Garlat, Augusta Garlat was born Aug. 26, 1908, in Rockford, Ill. Her hometown was in South Bend, Ind., where Augusta attended Lincoln Elementary School. When Augusta was 10 years old, her father died during the flu epidemic. Shortly thereafter, her mother was hospitalized, unable to care for her...

...On that evening, Donna Watzke – Providence Associate and a former Sister of Providence – gave the eulogy for Sister Jean Ann Daniel, a woman who was 65 years an SP. “Here’s the thing, hon.” This claiming of self wasn’t only about Donna and Sister Jean Ann. This claiming of self was about a new moment in the Providence Associate – Sisters of Providence relationship. This moment – for me – broke some boundaries and created hope about our relationship...