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Celebrating 200 years of Catholicism in North Carolina
...the Pastor of Saint Patrick Parish, Rev. Gregory Lowchy. Before the Mass began, the sisters were introduced to numerous parishioners including Harry Doody. In 2019, Harry and his wife, Kathy, had traveled to the Motherhouse to gather archival information in preparation for the Bicentennial Anniversary. Harry spoke exuberantly of the warm and gracious welcome and assistance they received from the sisters in Archives and elsewhere. Highlights The highlights of the Mass were the performance of the Parish Bell Choir, the...
Season of Creation 2022: Eco-Spirituality
...as well). A New Climate for Theology: God, the World, and Global Warming (by Sallie McFague) Meditations with Thomas Berry: With Additional Material by Brian Swimme (by Thomas Berry, Brian Swimme, June Raymond, ed.) Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver (Eco-centric vs. Anthropomorphic world) Reclaiming Spirituality by Diarmuid O’Murchu (Respect for natural world through native peoples spirituality) Roots and Wings by Margaret Silf (“Science meets spirituality and mind makes room for heart – MacKenzie) Care for Creation: A Franciscan Spirituality of...
Sister Anne Marita Wynne
...all, but she was welcoming to any and all. In her quiet way, she drew others to her and embraced them warmly,” said Sister Denise Wilkinson in her commentary for Sister Anne Marita Wynne, who died May 27. Mary Irene Wynne and her twin brother, Matthew, entered this world April 1, 1916, in St. Augustine, Ill., to Matthew and Mary (Tanney) Wynne. Matthew died shortly after his birth. She had seven other siblings. Mary Irene attended several grade schools and...
Sister Ann Xavier Hau
...that were serious about entering the Sisters of Providence helped strengthen her desire to be the best candidate possible. Her warmth and caring for others endeared her to faculty, students and the Sisters of Providence. Her decision to join with other Sisters of Providence became clear to her and she entered Jan. 5, 1939,” continued Sister Diane. Sister Ann Xavier professed first and perpetual vows Aug. 15, 1941, and 1947, respectively. She earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Saint...
Sister Marian Elizabeth Moriarty
...— whether young, old or in-between — with the salt of attentiveness, interest and kindness. I wonder if the student sensed the Source of the light radiating from within this 93-year-old who, for 74 years as a woman religious, put the lamp of her life on a lamp stand where everyone she encountered could be guided by its brightness and experience its warmth. “And so, Sister Marian Elizabeth, we thank you for being salt and for letting your light shine...
Sister Marie Consolata Gallagher
Sister Marie Consolata Gallagher “In my Father’s house there are many dwelling places. …” (John 14:2) “If home in the natural sense is ‘the place from which we start,’ Mary Gallagher’s home was Errarooey in County Donegal, Ireland. On Dec. 2, 1914, just as the world was being shaken by the thunder of the First World War, Mary was born the only daughter of Dennis Gallagher and Bridget McFadden, both native to Ireland,” said Sister Mary Roger Madden in her...
Sister Rose Louise Schafer
...the necessary documents and wardrobes to enter the Sisters of Providence. The other two girls entered the novitiate, but Agnes was too young at that time. She was only 12 years of age. When it was realized that Agnes was too young to enter the novitiate, the Sisters of Providence were able to do what they had thought about doing for some time and that was to open a Juniorate for high school girls. Four other girls were found who...
Sister Ann Michele Kiefer
...mid-wife to the dying. In 2002 she continued her healing ministry in Newport News, Va., where she volunteered in the parish where Sister Carolyn Bouchard was ministering. Because Sisters Ann Michele and Carolyn were so far away from their families and SP community, they were both always very glad to have visitors. Numerous SPs took advantage of their hospitality and will always cherish the memories we have of our wonderful visits to Newport News. Critters and critter wars were also...
Foundation Day – Oct. 22, 2010
This photo of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin was made from a daguerreotype, an antique system of capturing images on metal plates. Happy Foundation Day! Happy 170th anniversary of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods and of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College! In the name of the Sisters of Providence and our Providence Associates, I extend a warm welcome to all present here – our co-workers, our dear neighbors and family members, members of the SMWC community and its alumnae – indeed,...
Personal stories from bell and chimes ringers
...the evening prayers. Someone told Sister Rose Berchmans that I was swinging on the rope which upset her quite a bit. From then on, a new rule was made. No postulant could go to the choir loft alone to ring the bells.” Sister Alexa Suelzer, bell ringer “There were numerous ‘hand bells’ usually rung five minutes before the ‘big bell’ to give fair warning. The toll was rung from Tile Hall [in Providence Hall]. “I recall that in the case...
The spirituality of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
...Guerin? She was a French woman formed in what is now known as the French School of Spirituality that emerged in the years following the French Revolution. The spirituality of that school emphasized the Incarnate Word, encouraging humility, obedience and self-abnegation in response to the person and the life of the Word made flesh. That spirituality was part of the warp and weft of Mother Theodore’s person. She learned and lived it in France; she brought it to Indiana. As...
Sister Agnes Joan Li
Sister Agnes Joan Li “Sister Agnes Joan has been a heroine … . She really deserves much credit and a place of honor in our history.” (Mother Marie Gratia Luking, quoted in “Against All Odds” p. 188) “The account of Sister Agnes Joan’s vital role in the preservation of the Ching I School in Kaifeng during World War II has perhaps become more familiar to us than ever following our current LGU study of the Mission in Asia,” said Sister...