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Sister Ann Michael O’Donnell
...the parish, broadening the scope to bring home the thought that to be Christian is to be a missionary,” continued Sister Alexa. The Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Ann Michael was celebrated Dec. 24 with the Rev. Daniel Hopcus presiding. She is survived by four sisters, Jeanne McMahon, Chicago; Rita D’Onofrio, La Grange Park, Ill.; Margaret Cooley, San Diego, Calif.; and Kay Martin, Allentown, Pa. She is also survived by two brothers, William, Pampano Beach, Fla., and Michael, Chicago....
Election and inauguration reflections
...was different for many reasons. For me, one of the differences was in perspective. I was in Uganda for the 2008 presidential election. Since I ordinarily live on the south side of Chicago and am a registered Democrat, I have been an ardent supporter of Barack Obama. I remember when he was a member of the Illinois State Legislator [Legislature]. He supported the Illinois Hunger Coalition on several of our legislative endeavors including universal school breakfast and summer feeding programs....
Three Sisters of Providence arrested in Georgia for participation in non-violent protest at Army base
...College. Master’s degree in reading from Cardinal Stritch College. Master’s degree in theological studies from St. Meinrad. Current ministry: Ministry of Care volunteer, volunteer with Providence Self Sufficiency Ministries, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Teaching ministries: St. Anthony School, Indianapolis (1949-1950); St. Andrew School, Chicago (1950-1953); St. Sylvester School, Chicago (1954-1960); St. John the Baptist School, Fort Wayne, Ind., (1961-1964, principal from 1964-1969); Holy Cross School, Indianapolis (principal, 1972-1979); Other ministries: Supervisor of schools, Archdiocese of Indianapolis (1969-1972); religion educator, parish minister, St....
Providence Family Services Volunteer Sister Dorothy Gartland receives Guerin Outreach Ministries Leadership and Advocacy Award
...education and justice do in her retirement? Well if it’s Sister Dorothy Gartland of Providence Family Services in Chicago, she does more of the same. Sister Dorothy, 81, a member of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods in Indiana, spent her younger years as a school teacher, a principal and a religious superior. She then went on to co-found the 8th Day Center for Justice in Chicago, where she dealt with issues from poverty and the nuclear arms race...
Sister Helen (Alma Francis) McCarthy
...Helen McCarthy was born Feb. 3, 1915, in Chicago. She attended St. Agnes Grade School and Providence High School, both in Chicago. Entering the Congregation Aug. 20, 1932, she received the religious name Sister Alma Francis. She professed first and perpetual vows Jan. 23, 1935, and Aug. 15, 1940, respectively. She earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. Sister Helen began teaching grade school in 1935 at St. Angela, Chicago. Her other Illinois classrooms included St. Joseph...
Sister Mary Adrian Jaroch
...old and had been a Sister of Providence for 63 years. Sister Ann continued: It seems that as life came to an end for Sister Mary Adrian, calm won out, as is evident from this memory shared by General Officer Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp: “Mary Adrian certainly experienced some difficult health challenges throughout her life, and especially during the past three years. She wanted to stay in the Chicago area since that’s where her friends were. A couple of weeks ago,...
Sisters of Providence celebrating Jubilees
...from Indiana University-Purdue University in Indianapolis. Her ministries include: Teacher, Providence Cristo Rey High School, Indianapolis (2008-09), Teacher/Mission Program Coordinator, Guerin College Preparatory High School, River Grove, Ill., St. Therese Chinese Catholic Church, Chicago, (2012-13) Teacher, Guerin College Preparatory High School (2013-16), and Teacher, Oldenburg Academy of the Immaculate Conception, Oldenburg, Ind. (2016-21). Sister Susan Paweski was born in Chicago. Currently, she ministers as the Co-Director of Providence Associates for the Congregation and resides in Brookfield, Ill. Sister Susan entered...
Sister Norene Golly (formerly Sister Charlotte Ann)
...Margaret Quinlan in her commentary for Sister Norene Golly, who died July 22. Entering this world Jan. 12, 1932, in Chicago, Norene Frances Golly had one brother, Jerome. She was the daughter of Charles and Harriet (Bubacz) Golly. She attended St. Mark Grade School and graduated from Providence High School, both in Chicago. Entering the Congregation July 22, 1950, she received the religious name Sister Charlotte Ann. Sister Norene earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and...
Sister Charles Ellen Turk
...Ladywood-St. Agnes, Indianapolis (1975-76); Guidance Director, Roncalli High School, Indianapolis (1976-78); Guidance Director/Assistant Principal, Roncalli High School, Indianapolis (1978-85); St. Gabriel Province Treasurer, St. Jude Convent, Indianapolis (1985-89); Convent Administrator/Province Health Assistant, St. Jude Convent, Indianapolis (1989-92); Area Assistant-Holistic Health Care, Indianapolis (1992-97); Residential Services Staff, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1998-2008); Prayer, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2008-2019). In Illinois: Teacher, St. Leo, Chicago (1938-39); Teacher, St. Angela, Chicago (1939-41); Teacher, St. Mel, Chicago (1941); Teacher, St. Mel-Holy Ghost, Chicago (1941-44); Teacher, St. Angela, Chicago...
Sisters Lucy and Mary Fran cook up a good time
Sisters of Providence Lucy Nolan, left, and Mary Frances Keusal, right, volunteer preparing and serving food for shoppers and volunteers at the 2012 rummage sale for Providence Family Services in Chicago. You can get in on the action, and some great food, at this year’s sale next weekend. Looking for some great homemade pulled pork and coleslaw? Better yet, how about homemade pulled pork painstakingly slow-cooked by two Sisters of Providence? Look no further than the annual rummage sale to...
Sister Nancy Nolan (formerly Sister Jean Paula)
...(1985-86); General Superior, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1986-96); Convent Service, Terre Haute (2011); Vocation Official Coordinator/Volunteer, Mother Theodore Guerin Shrine/Federal Prison Ministry, Terre Haute (2012-17); Prayer, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2017-2020). In Illinois: Teacher, St. Angela, Chicago (1965-71); Co-Provincial/Director of Apostolic Works, St. Joseph Province, Park Ridge (1975-83); Theology Department, Mother Theodore Guerin High School, River Grove (1985); Programs Director, Institute for Spiritual Leadership, Chicago (1997-99); President, Mother Theodore Guerin High School, River Grove (1999-2008); Convent Service, Chicago (2009-11). In Oklahoma:...
Oral history: Sister Joyce Brophy, inspiring confidence in others
...She never taught below fifth grade classes, always teaching junior high classes. Sister Joyce Brophy’s (formerly Sister Robert Ellen) ministries through the years: Sister Joyce Entered Congregation July 22, 1947 Final vows Jan. 23, 1955 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Bachelor in Education Indiana State University, Master’s in Education St. Sylvester, Chicago, Illinois, 1950-54, Teacher Grade 5 Our Lady of Mercy, Chicago, Illinois, 1955, Teacher Grade 8 St. Elisabeth, Van Nuys, California, 1955-59, Teacher Grade 8 Immaculate Heart of Mary, Galesburg, Illinois,...