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Newsnotes from the Sisters of Providence fall 2021
...Dan, a native of California, became the Congregation’s Chaplain in 2002 and plans to continue to reside at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods in his retirement. Sister Joni shows off her new ring and Sister Jessica her new cross, both symbols of the vows they have taken, after the ceremony. Sisters Joni, Jessica say YES to the Sisters of Providence God continues to bless the Sisters of Providence with wonderful sisters. On Saturday, Aug. 14, Sister Joni Luna professed perpetual vows and Sister...
Veterans Day: Honoring Sisters who served
...away in 2008. Sister Merry Marcotte Sister Josephine Bryan And Sister Josephine Bryan, SP, served as a registered nurse in the Vietnam War as a volunteer with Catholic Relief Services under a contract with the United States Aid for Independent Development (USAID). Sister Josephine currently ministers in health care and outreach ministries based in Apple Valley, California. Take some time out of your day today and thank all the veterans who have served our beloved nation. They deserve our gratitude...
My life with the Violin
...studying Spanish, I moved to the southern California desert, the Coachella East Valley, to begin teaching English as a Second Language to the Mexican and Mexican-American immigrants who worked in the fields there picking our food. I had not thought I would ever teach music again, but when the people learned that I knew music, they were thrilled! “Oh, we want music for our children!” So, I began teaching violin and guitar at Saul Martinez School in Mecca. What a...
Newsnotes from the Sisters of Providence winter 2022
Welcome Leslie! New postulant Leslie Dao, center, on her entrance day with Sister Joni Luna at left and Sister My Huong Pham at right. Leslie Dao entered the Sisters of Providence as a postulant on Sept. 21. We are so happy to welcome Leslie as she begins her formation process to becoming a Sister of Providence. Leslie was born in Viet Nam, grew up in California and most recently lived and ministered in Saint Louis, Missouri. God is still calling...
Sister Mary Ann Lechner (formerly Sister Robert Ann)
...that a former Owens’ resident, Sister Adele Beacham, now in Lourdes, would get her weekly muffins. Her sisters and many nieces had memories galore to share. Eileen, her younger sister in California, remembered family visits when Mary Ann was in the novitiate. “We would sit in the room and all watch the door until Mary Ann would come gliding in.” Elizabeth remembered a conversation she had with Mother Rose Angela who told her that Mary Ann was an “exemplar religious”...
Sister Judith Birgen receives St. George Emblem from Archdiocese of Chicago
...on Scouting can grant adults. Sister Judy is a native of California. Her father was a Scoutmaster and four of her brothers were Boy Scouts. In addition, she has two nephews who are Eagle Scouts. Sister Judy has a Ph.D. in Sociology and is an Associate Professor of Sociology at Chicago State University. She has also ministered as a social worker with Catholic Charities for a decade. She has been a Girl Scout Troop leader for 15 years and serves...
Leadership Team expresses disappointment with recent Biden Administration announcement
...respect.” These words still hold meaning. We are all linked and together, we form a universal family. When elected, President Biden focused on a theme of “Build Back Better.” We will continue to urge President Biden to “Build Back Better Fossil Free.” Sources: “Eco Bible Commentary on Genesis 1:1,” by the Interfaith Center for Sustainable Development “Emission reductions from pandemic had unexpected effects on atmosphere,” By the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory at the California Institute of Technology. November 9, 2021...
Sister Joan Matthews (formerly Sister Ignatius)
...Xavier, Wilmette (1955); Teacher, Immaculate Conception, Norwood Park, (1955-59). In Maryland: Teacher, Ascension, Halethorpe (1959-62); Teacher, Holy Redeemer School, College Park (1989-93); Music Educator, Our Lady Star of the Sea School, Holy Angels, Sacred Heart, Solomons (1998-2002). In Massachusetts: Teacher, St. Rose School, Chelsea (1993-97). In Washington, D.C.: Teacher, St. Ann (1962-65); Teacher, Immaculata (1968-72); Teacher, Immaculate Conception Academy (1980-84); Teacher, All Saints High School (1984-89). In California: Teacher, Marywood, Orange (1975-79). In Taiwan: Teacher, St. Theresa Opportunity, Yuching (2002-03)....
Hybrid virtual/in-person retreats and programs reach even more seekers
...in Southern California, I am limited in my opportunities to regularly experience in person the Providence Spirituality & Conference Center’s retreats, programs and prayer events. The virtual and livestream options, however, have provided me with an ongoing spiritual and interactive connection with Providence and with many members of our Providence Community, those participating at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods and those online with me.” Of course, participating online can’t replace being here but it does provide some connection. “Although my heart continues to...
A reflection for Reception into the Novitiate
...that little piece of jade in Leslie’s hand kept coming to mind. In so many ways, Leslie, you are like that newly transplanted jade. You came to the United States from Vietnam when you were very young, escaping a war-torn country, having to adapt to various cities and circumstances before your family was safely harbored in California. Most recently, you have come to us from the Sisters of Mary Queen, a religious community composed only of Vietnamese sisters. We are...
The surprising life of Sister Paula Damiano
...A young Sister Paula Damiano For example, Sister Paula still has fond memories of the fun-loving Italian sisters who would invite her into the convent after grade school for warm cookies. But then she began to consider becoming a sister herself. And given a choice between warm cookies and a demand for excellence, she chose the serious professionalism of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods who taught her at Marywood High School in California. And she still is not...
Of motorcycles and trains and blessings at the Woods
...get out and give the motorcycle guy a card for the upcoming motorcycle blessing!” Well, figuring that it wasn’t a California freeway, it seemed safe enough. So, I jumped out and handed the rider the announcement of the “Motorcycle Blessing and Barbecue” set for Saturday, May 6 at 11:30 a.m. He smiled, thanked me for it and put it in his jacket pocket as I hurried back to the car, just as the arms of the crossing went up and...