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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,...
Sister Joseph Clare McCarthy
...Mary McCarthy was born Oct. 28, 1921, in Chicago to Irish-born parents, James and Johanna (Corbett) McCarthy. She was the only daughter in a family of five children. She attended St. Andrew Grade School, Chicago, and graduated from Providence Juniorate at the Woods. She entered the Congregation Jan. 18, 1939, and professed first and perpetual vows Aug. 15, 1941, and 1947, respectively. Sister Joseph Clare earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and a master’s degree in...
Sister Frances Maureen McGrory
...done my good and faithful servant, come and receive the reward that has been prepared for you for all eternity,’” concluded Sister Nancy. The Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Frances Maureen was celebrated March 31, with the Rev. Daniel Hopcus presiding. She is survived by four sisters, Colleen Cunningham of Chicago; Ellen Leeders of Elmwood Park, Ill.; Maureen Meister of Palatine, Ill.; and Sister Jean McGrory, DC, of Taiwan. She is also survived by one brother, Daniel, of Chicago....
Sister Jean Patrice Keenon
...in her commentary for Sister Jean Patrice Keenon, who died Aug. 6. Born Mary Margaret Keenon April 2, 1920, in Chicago, she was the daughter of Bernice Keenon and Martin Ryan. She attended grade schools at St. Edmund, Oak Park, Ill., and a public school in Chicago. Her secondary education was completed at Providence High School, Chicago. She entered the Congregation Feb. 2, 1939, and professed first and perpetual vows Aug. 15, 1941, and 1947, respectively. Sister Jean Patrice earned...
Sister Rosemary (David Patrice) Eggermann
Sister Rosemary Eggermann “The minister is called to recognize the sufferings of her time in her own heart and make that recognition the starting point of her service.” (Henri Nouwen) Rosemary Louise Eggermann entered this world July 29, 1928, in Chicago to Louis and Elizabeth (Hoedebecke) Eggermann. One of three daughters, she was educated at St. Sylvester Grade School and Providence High School, both in Chicago. She did not immediately enter the Congregation after her graduation. “Her father asked her...
Get to know Providence Associate Beverly Adams
Happy, Happy — Hello to All Providence Associate Beverly Adams outside her west side Chicago home Beverly Adams, PA, is my name. Love, Mercy and Justice has become my game. I was born to proud parents Louise and John who raised me on the good old south side of Chicago. I had four siblings, two of whom are in the Upper Room with our parents. Raised and baptized Baptist, I attended church every week. If I didn’t feel well enough...