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A Reflection for the 2025 Silver and Golden Jubilee
...and understanding. All of them needing a place in a circle of care. All of these jubilarians have advanced degrees – some have more advanced degrees than others – the result of a community culture that believes strongly in education and in providing opportunities for its members to continue to grow in wisdom and grace. We are grateful recipients. Sister Mary Ann DeFazio. Mary Ann and Janice have used those degrees in faith formation and spiritual guidance work, primarily in...
Sister Anna Fan hopes that as a novice, her “spiritual life can grow deeper and wider”.
Sister Anna Fan (right) receives her white SP cross from Sister Denise Wilkinson, general superior. Sister Marsha Speth, postulant director, is to the left. Editor’s note: Sister Anna (Tsai Ping) Fan entered her Canonical Novice year with the Sisters of Providence on Aug. 2. She requested of the Congregation, “I ask to be accepted into the Novitiate to deepen my formation into the charism of the Sisters of Providence, and grow deeper in my spiritual life so that I may...
Sister Helen Vinton (formerly Sister Helen Jean)
...by Sister Denise Wilkinson in the commentary for Sister Helen Vinton, formerly Sister Helen Jean, who passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023, in Louisiana. She was 90-years-old and had been a Sister of Providence for 70 years. Sister Denise continued: Anna Patricia Vinton was born to parents John and Helen Swiggart Vinton December 9, 1932, in Gordon, Nebraska. Helen was one of eight children in the Vinton family. She was baptized Anna Patricia, but went by Ann. The state...
Sculptor and security: Bill Wolfe
...Abrell Korean War Memorial at the Vigo County Courthouse, and many more. He also created a medallion for former Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College President David G. Behrs and four murals in the Vigo County Courthouse, including one telling the story of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin. Sister Carole Kimes stands next to a sculpture of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Local sculptor Bill Wolfe created the piece. Bill also had another sculpture recently dedicated. His monument for Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton rests at...
Oral History: Sister Dorothy Gartland
...are three boys and five girls in the Gartland family: Margaret, Eugene, Theresa, Dorothy, Jennie, Willie, Mary Ann and John. Dorothy, with straight hair, was born between Theresa who had naturally wavy hair and Jennie who had naturally curly hair. As a result, she said, “My life has been spent putting my hair in curlers! Always sleeping in hard curlers! My mother, who also rolled her hair, would say ‘you have to suffer to be beautiful’.” She was named Dorothy...
Sister Christine Patrick
...Sister Marianne Ridgell, Sister Ann Paula Pohlman, Sister Mary Ann Leahy, Sister Christine Patrick and Sister Carolyn Glynn. All of these facts were important in shaping Christine’s life. More importantly, though, was the why of what she did. At the last supper, Jesus encouraged his 12 friends with these words: “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe also in me.” Christine’s belief in God carried her through the death of her parents and siblings. In...
Sister Catherine Marie Qualters
...others who so often were motivated and encouraged by her dedication and sought her support,” wrote Sisters Ruth Johnson and Lawrence Ann Liston in their commentary for Sister Catherine Marie Qualters, who died Jan. 22. Born Mary Catherine Qualters March 13, 1930, in Indianapolis, she was one of two children of James and Catherine Laffey Qualters. Mary Catherine attended St. Anthony Grade School and St. Agnes Academy, both in Indianapolis, and entered the Congregation Feb. 2, 1950. She professed first...
1956: a year of commemoration
...1956, presentation in Cecilian Auditorium at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. [CLICK HERE] “The Sisters of Providence in France and America: Historical Summary” booklet: This booklet marks the 100th anniversary of the death of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin and the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Sisters of Providence in Ruillé, France. [CLICK HERE] “Departure of the Sisters for Formosa (Taiwan)”: This is a summary of the return to Formosa of Mother Marie Gratia Luking and Sister Ann Colette Wolf. This...
Celebration of the 100th anniversary of the mission to Asia
A prayer service on Tuesday, September 29, marked the 100th anniversary of the Mission to Asia which is still vibrant today. The Congregation read the following readings from the China biography, “Against All Odds,” in English and Mandarin, followed by General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski’s reflection and a blessing of the cross. View photo album. Learn more about the sisters who have ministered in Asia. As we gather to celebrate our mission in Asia, and in particular, those first six...
Group provides helping hands
...and it occurred to me that some helping hands with landscaping and gardening could help make a positive difference.” The clean-up crew consists of (back row) Sheila Donis, PA, Jo Ann Peters, Millie Brady, PA, Phil Brady, PA, and Mary Kay Kress and (front row) Carol Passmore, PA, Mike Philipp, Claudette Nowell-Philipp and Mary McGillicuddy. Since December, Claudette and Sister Rebecca “Becky” Keller, coordinator of the Sister of Providence Volunteer Services program, have e-mailed back and forth about her idea....
Vows ceremony for Sisters Dina Bato, Anna Fan and Tracey Horan
On Sunday, June 25, 2017, Sister Dina Bato professed perpetual vows of poverty, chastity and obedience as a Sister of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sisters Anna Fan and Tracey Horan professed their first vows as Sisters of Providence for one year. We are so blessed! Sister Dina Bato, who is making perpetual vows, listens to Sister Dawn’s reflection. Sisters Tracey Horan and Anna Fan, who are making first vows, listen to Sister Dawn’s reflection. Sisters Tracey Horan and Anna Fan,...
A Ministry with Mickey
...finding the phone, she and I were leaving when we came upon Sister Ann Margaret O’Hara. Sister Mary stopped to chat and placed a treat on Sister Ann Margaret’s knee. Mickey knew the drill. He placed his paws on her knees and grabbed the treat. Sister Mary then placed another treat into Sister Ann Margaret’s hands and Mickey sat before placing his paws back on her knees to take the treat out of her waiting hand. Sister Ann Margaret smiled....