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A lifetime of meeting needs around the world and in our own backyard: Sister Patty Fillenwarth
...Sister Patty went in search of a new direction in life, hopefully one in which she could keep using the Spanish she had struggled so hard to learn. Her provincial in Indianapolis said that would possibly mean working in Chicago, where there was a large Hispanic population. To a girl born and bred in Indiana, Chicago was missionary territory. Sister Patty soon found herself teaching and then serving as principal in the near-north side of Chicago at Maternity BVM, a...
Sister Rita Lerner (formerly Sister Edward Clare)
...care residents. Sister Rita was born Rita Lerner on December 5, 1919, in Chicago, Illinois, to Edward Lerner and Clara Hell Lerner. She had one sibling, younger brother Edward. She attended Saint Sylvester Elementary School in Chicago and Providence Juniorate at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, and graduated in 1938. She entered the novitiate on January 8, 1938, and professed vows on August 15, 1940, and made her final profession on August 15, 1946. She earned a bachelor’s degree in education at...
Sister Joyce Brophy (formerly Sister Robert Ellen)
...honor of Sister Joyce to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. We welcome you to share your memories of Sister Joyce in the comment section below. Sister Joyce Brophy (formerly Sister Robert Ellen) Complete Ministry In Illinois: Teacher, St. Sylvester, Chicago (1950-54); Teacher, Our Lady of Mercy, Chicago (1955); Principal, Immaculate Heart, Galesburg (1959-65); Teacher, St. Agnes, Chicago (1969); Principal, St. Genevieve, Chicago (1969-71); Principal, Immaculate Heart of Mary, Galesburg (1971-72); Principal/Administrator, Costa Catholic, Galesburg (1972-79); Educational Consultant, Catholic School...
Smile for the camera!
...to five portraits needed and these sisters happened to live in the Chicagoland area. Sister Susanne Gallagher inside the SPRED Chapel and Center. Four sisters joined us for lunch at Maggiano’s Little Italy in Oak Brook, a central location for all. (Casey had the foresight of taking photos as the sisters arrived and before any marinara or Bolognese sauce might ruin the shots.) It was such a fun gathering. We enjoyed bringing the Woods to them. We had a delightful...
Sister Joan Kirkpatrick (formerly Sister Joan Patrice)
...young and adventurous, Joan made the logical decision to enter the Sisters of Providence, 2,000 miles away. We are sure glad she did. You can tell times have changed since 1956. Joan took the “red eye” from California to Chicago. Now here is the problem. It was a Saturday night red eye. Therefore, she had to get to Mass in Chicago. This was before Vatican II and to miss Sunday Mass was a mortal sin or “morty” as we called...
Sister Mary Jo Stewart (formerly Sister Joseph Maureen)
...welcome you to share your memories of Sister Mary Jo in the comment section below. Sister Mary Jo Stewart (formerly Sister Joseph Maureen) Teacher for 25 years in schools in Indiana, Illinois and California. In Indiana: St. John the Baptist, Whiting (1954-57); St. John the Baptist, Fort Wayne (1957-67); St. Patrick, Indianapolis (1967-68); St. Mary, Richmond (1968-70). In Illinois: Our Lady of Sorrows, Chicago (1947-48); St. Genevieve, Chicago (1948-52); St. Francis Borgia, Chicago (1952-54). In California: Good Shepherd, Pacifica (1970-73)....
Did you know? An award named after the late Sister Dorothy Drobis
...humble person.” Karen’s donation and other donations from family support the award. Sister Dorothy was a Chicago native and entered the Congregation in 1952. She earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and a master’s degree in elementary education from Northern Illinois University. During her teaching ministry in Chicago, Sister Dorothy ministered at St. Sylvester (1970-73); St. Andrew (1973-76); Maternity BVM (1976-84); and St. Mark (1984-94). She also ministered at other locations in Illinois as well as...
Sister David Ellen Van Dyke
...as a sign of over self-absorption but as the early signs of a deep search for God,” continued Sister Mary Roger. Luella Mae Van Dyke entered this world March 12, 1929, in Chicago to Peter and Minnie (Golnau) Van Dyke. She had one sibling. She attended St. Genevieve Grade School, Chicago, and graduated secondary school from Notre Dame High School, also in Chicago. Sister David Ellen entered the Congregation July 22, 1947, and professed first and perpetual vows Jan. 23,...
Sister Ann Xavier Hau
Sister Ann Xavier Hau “O my Beloved, you are my shepherd, I shall not want.” (Psalm 23:1) “At the beginning of this commentary, I read Sister Ann Xavier’s favorite scripture version of Psalm 23. It speaks of the gratitude that filled her heart for all God had given her throughout her life,” said Sister Diane Ris in her commentary for Sister Ann Xavier Hau, who died March 1. Bernice Margaret Hau entered this world Nov. 12, 1920, in Chicago. She...
Sister Cecilia Carter (formerly Sister Mary Cecilia)
...Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Memorial contributions in Sister Cecilia’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 Cecilia in the comment section below. Sister Cecilia Carter (formerly Sister Mary Cecilia) Teacher for 41 years in schools in Indiana, Illinois, Maryland and California. In Indiana: St. John, Indianapolis (1958-59); Holy Family, Jasper (1959-60). In Illinois: St. Andrew, Chicago (1955-56); St. Mel-Holy Ghost, Chicago (1958). In Maryland: Ascension,...
Sister Marie Eleanor Shaw
...faithfulness and love,” continued Sister Ann. One of five children of Harry and Marie (Dawson) Shaw, Irene Mary Shaw entered this world Feb. 27, 1916, in Chicago. She attended St. Viator Grade School and Providence High School, both in Chicago. She entered the Congregation Aug. 22, 1933, and professed first and perpetual vows Jan. 23, 1936, and 1942, respectively. Sister Marie Eleanor earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and a master’s degree in education from Indiana...
Sister Catherine Ellen Joy
...is infallibly the sign of God’s presence.’ Certainly Sister Catherine Ellen lived in the presence of God. “Of course, suffering and sorrow often invade our joyous spirit. This was not foreign to Sister Catherine Ellen. There were times of suffering and sorrow in her life of 90 years. But she was Sister Catherine Ellen JOY,” said Sister Mary Pat. Helen Veronica Joy and her twin, Julia, were born Feb. 7, 1918, in Chicago to John and Julia (Weir) Joy. Julia...