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...1965, shows Sister Ann Kevin O’Connor with her parents. Sister Ann Kevin ministered as principal of St. Joseph (Galesburg, Illinois) and St. Dennis (Lockport, Illinois), schools, as well as serving as assistant principal at John F. Kennedy High School (Manchester, Missouri). She also ministered in office management, record keeping and secretarial work, including a stint with the General Administration at the Motherhouse. In the commentary for her obituary, Sister Ann Casper said “Ann Kevin had several passions: Clothing catalogues was...

...Marie Fu. Sister Charles Ellen Turk (left) and Sister Tracey Horan. Sister Anna Fan (left) and Sister Su-Hsin Huang. Sister Anna Fan (left) and Sister Tracey Horan (right) in the closing procession. Sisters Tracey Horan and Anna Fan bow their heads for a final blessing. Sisters Tracey Horan and Anna Fan present themselves to the Congregation after receiving their crosses. Sister Anna Fan and Sister Tracey Horan hugging after they received their crosses. Sister Tracey Horan (right) about to receive...

...open a dental clinic to serve the poor and uninsured, and Wednesday, St. Ann Dental Services will accept its first patients.” More years of planning and overseeing and guiding. St. Ann Parish closed in 2012, with Sister Connie leading the process in such a way that it closed without the contention often experienced in other diocesan closings. How does Connie describe her years of ministry at St. Ann? She wrote in a ministry report sent to Archives in 2012, “I...

...to Ann. She loved people as they were. Sister Ann and Sister Carolyn would come to my house for movie parties, patio gatherings, etc. I simply adored her. In every way Sister Ann was a mother, a pastor and a person with a big heart. And she had the same infectious ability to laugh just as Sister Marilyn Therese did. I have been blessed beyond words knowing her and calling her my friend.” Sister Ann Michele remained at The Damien...

...to her as “Annie B.” In 1966, Sister Anne Berchmans traveled to Washington, D.C., to begin ministering at Immaculata Preparatory School, staying there until 1974. While there, she also ministered as the Dean of Freshmen for one year. In 1974, Sister Anne Berchmans returned to the Motherhouse and began a ministry in the sisters’ greenhouse before officially retiring in 1976. Sister Anne Berchmans committed herself to the ministry of prayer in 1979. Sister Anne Berchmans died in 1989. #throwbackthursday #tbt...

Sister Cecilia was born Mary Ann Miller on Jan. 22, 1922. She died on June 3, 2013. She was 91 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 73 years. Sister Cecilia entered the Congregation on Jan. 6, 1940. Known for her musical talent, her first teaching ministry was at St. Francis Xavier, Wilmette, Ill., where she taught music. She also taught at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College from 1957 to 1968 and 1971 to 1977. She also taught at...

Sister Rosemary, formerly Sister David Patrice, was born Rosemary Louise Eggermann on July 29, 1928. She died on April 16, 2008. She was 79 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 61 years. Sister Rosemary entered the Congregation on Feb. 2, 1947. She professed first and final vows on Aug. 15, 1949 and 1954, respectively. Sister Rosemary began her teaching ministry in 1949 at St. Ann, Washington, D.C. She taught for more than 20 years at schools...

Sister Adele was born Mary Ida Mann on Sept. 9, 1926. She died on Jan. 4, 2010. She was 83 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 63 years. Sister Adele entered the Congregation on Feb. 2, 1946. She professed first and final vows on Aug. 15, 1948 and 1953, respectively. She began her teaching ministry in 1948 at St. Andrew, Chicago. Sister Adele also taught in classrooms in North Carolina and Indiana. She also served as...

Sister Theresa Ann, also known as Sister Terri, grew up as the second oldest of five siblings. She entered the Congregation on August 16, 1987, becoming a postulant at the age of 35. Her ministerial journey has witnessed her serving as a teacher, professor, principal and gardener. Currently, she ministers as a driver and gardener for the Congregation. Sister Terri is an avid gardener, favoring Mirabillis jalepa, also known as four-o-clocks....

Sister Maureen Clare was born Agnes Eleanor Lehmann on Feb. 2, 1916. She died on Aug. 11, 2012. She was 96 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 76 years. Sister Maureen Clare entered the Congregation on Feb. 10, 1936. She professed first vow on Sept. 8, 1938, and final vows on Aug. 15, 1944. She began her teaching ministry in 1938 at Holy Redeemer, Berwyn, Md. She taught in other classrooms at schools in Maryland, as...

Sister Marilyn Ann, better known as Sister Marilyn, is a native of Chicago. She attended St. Andrew School – where she was taught by the Sisters of Providence – and then went to Alvernia High School, where she was taught by Franciscans from Milwaukee. Sister Marilyn entered the Congregation on February 2, 1953, professing first and final vows on August 15, 1955 and 1960, respectively. She has a bachelor’s degree in education and a master’s degree in supervision and administration,...

Sister Ann Casper as Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Look for Saint Mother Theodore Guerin among the 2,200-plus torchbearers who will be part of the 2016 Indiana Bicentennial Torch Relay! Saint Mother Theodore (posthumously portrayed by Sister Ann Casper) will join 21 other persons who were nominated to represent Vigo County in the relay. The Torch Relay will travel up the Wabash River via hovercraft from Sullivan County to begin the Vigo County segment of the relay, which will take place...