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Remembering Sister Kathryn McNulty
...in education from the National College of Education in Evanston. Sister Kathryn entered the Congregation on July 22, 1955, two months after graduating from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, and professed first and final vows on January 23, 1958 and 1963, respectively. She began her teaching ministry at St. Benedict School in Terre Haute in 1959 before moving on to Our Lady of Mercy in 1962 in Chicago. In 1967, she taught at St. Andrew in Chicago and in 1970, she taught...
Sister Barbara Doherty (formerly Sister Vincent Ferrer)
Barbara Ann Doherty was born in Chicago to Martin and Margaret Noe Doherty on December 2, 1931. Sister Barbara Doherty She attended St. Mel Elementary School in Chicago and Ascension School in Oak Park. She was a Provite, always proud to be an alumna of Providence High School in the class of 1949. Two years later, on Feb. 2, 1951, she entered the Congregation of the Sisters of Providence. She received the religious name Sister Vincent Ferrer, a renowned preacher...
Sister Kathleen Bernadette Smith: Systemic racism leads to discriminatory practices and policies
...social services administration took her into the schools and housing projects and families in the Chicago area where she helped parents and children gain access to education and services needed. Now add another master’s of divinity, this one from the Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. And then add in 20 years as the Pastoral Associate at Saint Felicitas Parish. How could she say “no” to my question about institutional racism? A Difference Sensing curiosity, Sister Kate continued with “You know...
Sister Eileen Clare Goetzen
...down students that they called her Dick Tracy. She wrote that she always tried to be compassionate to the parents and all students. Sister Eileen Clare Goetzen Teacher for 40 years in schools in Indiana, Texas, Washington, D.C., and Illinois In Indiana: Aspirancy, Motherhouse (1961-62); St. Agnes Academy, Indianapolis (1961-66). In Illinois: St. Columbkille, Chicago (1955-57); Providence High School, Joliet (1958-61); Providence High School, Chicago (1966-69); Our Lady of Sorrows, Chicago (1969-83); Mother Theodore Guerin High School, River Grove (1983-2005)....
Oral History: Sister Carol Nolan
...teaching music and second grade. For the next 15 years she taught music in elementary and high schools in Indianapolis, Chicago and River Grove, Illinois. She taught music at Mother Theodore Guerin High School in River Grove. While there, she and the late Sister Mary Catherine Keene studied with George Perlman, a prominent violinist and composer in Chicago. Sister Carol gave several recitals there, and at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College during her summers. Following her time at Guerin, Carol went to...
Oral history: Sister Barbara Ann Bluntzer
...aspects. Two summers in Chicago working for Catholic Youth Organization Parks allowed her to explore the parks, the zoo, the museums, the sights of Chicago every afternoon once the children left for the day. “I loved it!” She especially enjoyed getting to meet her mother’s family. Mrs. Bluntzer had moved from Chicago to Corpus Christi, but Sister Barbara Ann said that her mother’s heart was always in Chicago. Meeting her mother’s side of the family was a cherished part of...
A journey of Providence on Chicago’s westside
Sister Joseph Ellen Keitzer In sharing my experience in pastoral ministry, I would first like to say that this journey has not been so much my personal story. More so it has been the experience of God’s Presence and of how God has led me and the people of St. Angela Parish on Chicago’s west side through the varied phases of these years and our ministry together. It has been a journey of Providence. And God has always provided what...
Sister Judith Birgen receives St. George Emblem from Archdiocese of Chicago
...Scouting. There are two given out by the Archdiocese annually. Sister Judith, better known as Sister Judy, received the emblem on January 30, during the annual Religious Emblems Ceremony at Holy Name Cathedral. In a letter Sister Judy received from the Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Committee on Scouting, Chairman Deborah Sitz said, “Your work on behalf o Catholic Scouts and scouting is truly appreciated and will be celebrated.” The emblem is the highest honor the Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Committee...
Sister Mary Ann Leahy, (formerly Sister Marie Anita)
...arrangements. Memorial contributions in Sister Mary Ann’s honor may be made to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. We welcome you to share your memories of Sister Mary in the comment section below. Sister Mary Ann Leahy (formerly Sister Marie Anita) Full Ministry In Illinois: Teacher, Mother Theodore Guerin High School, River Grove (1968-71); Coordinator of Secondary Schools, St. Joseph Providence, Chicago (1971-73); St. Genevieve, Chicago (1972-73); Principal, St. Jerome, Chicago (1973-79); Finance Director/Development, Sacred Heart of Mary Parish,...
Denise Wilkinson
Sister Denise, formerly Sister Jessica, entered the Congregation on September 12, 1963. Currently, she ministers in health care and congregational department. Her previous ministry was as a Donor Relations volunteer in the Mission Advancement Office at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Denise grew up in a Catholic household in Chicago and attended Marywood. She said she felt attracted to religious life “as a means to do something important with my life.” While ministering as a teacher at many locations, Sister Denise also...
Charles Van Hoy
...1964-70, and as teacher and librarian at St. Charles in Peru, Indiana, from 1973-75. Here is her complete ministry In Oklahoma: Teacher, Immaculate Conception, Tulsa (1951-52). In Washington, D.C.: Teacher, St. Ann (1952-53); Teacher, Immaculata (1957-62). In Illinois: Teacher, St. Mel, Chicago (1953-56). In North Carolina: Teacher, St. Therese, Wilson (1956-57). In Indiana: Teacher, St. John the Baptist, Fort Wayne (1962-64); Teacher/Principal, St. Anthony, Indianapolis (164-70); Teacher, All Saints, Indianapolis (1970-71); Teacher/Librarian, St. Charles, Peru (1973-75); Bookkeeper/Adult Education Teacher, United...
Joan Slobig
Here is Sister Joan’s complete ministry: In Washington, D.C.: Teacher, Immaculata Prep (1968-69). In Illinois: Librarian/Teacher, Providence St. Mel, Chicago (1969-71); Director of Instruction, Mother Theodore Guerin High School, River Grove (1975-77); Counselor, Samaritan Interfaith Counseling Center, Naperville (1994-96). In Indiana Admission Councilor/Coordinator and Dean of Admissions, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1971-75); Director of Novices, Sisters of Providence; Assistant Professor, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (1980-86); Director of Formation, St. Joan of Arc, Indianapolis (1986-90); Director of Formation, Indianapolis (1990-91); General...