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Bringing beauty into the world – the late Sister Cecilia Clare Bocard
...an article in a local newspaper in 1990, she said, “‘At home, I could not have possibly afforded the teachers and wonderful education provided here. … It has been a very fulfilling life.’” With the knowledge and training she received through the years, Sister Cecilia Clare certainly gave back to the Congregation many times over. She played the organ for Mass and other celebrations at the Church of the Immaculate Conception from 1929 until her death in 1994. Her musical...
Sister Raymond Hunter
...she thought her children could be assured of a good education and a career in America. Alas, at that time there was no living to made in coaching soccer; so the family soon returned to Scotland for a few years. A tragedy of the ocean voyage was the death of one of the sons, who was simply put overboard,” continued Sister Alexa. Margaret Veronica’s elementary school education was completed at St. John the Baptist in Uddington, Lanarkshire, Scotland. The Hunter...
Sister Gerry (Marie Richard) Cavanaugh
...“In 1981, Sister Gerry assumed the responsibility as coordinator of the Marywood [Evanston, Ill.] Alumnae Association and continued in this position until her death. This year was the first time Sister Gerry missed the annual fall luncheon. Through numerous phone calls and e-mails she guided the work of four or five faithful alums who took over responsibility for this year’s social event. She was very pleased and relieved to hear from several sources that all went well at the luncheon,”...
Easter Transformation in the Christian Life
A reflection by Sister Ruth Eileen Dwyer As the natural world begins to show the first signs of transformation to new life in spring beauty, the followers of Jesus celebrate another transforming event in human history. We move through Lent to the days of Holy Week with their powerful accounts of the life, suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus, whose spirit transforms us in our call to witness to Jesus’ ongoing presence in the world. We move from there to...
Caring for God’s gifts: the natural environment and faith
...days between the Easter celebration of Jesus’ death and resurrection and the observance of Pentecost to share of his new life in the Spirit. Not all weather is pleasant. Some is as welcome as gentle rain and as the right balance of light and darkness, of storm and sunshine. Some is unseasonable; some is very destructive, the result of human interference in climate change, lack of care, or contamination of air and water by pollution. God-intended beauty and usefulness is...
Missionary spirit of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
...final destination; they were going to a village called Saint Mary-of-the-Woods outside of Terre Haute. As they left Vincennes for Terre Haute, they were cautioned that it had been raining for 36 straight hours. The roads were muddy and treacherous. At one time the carriage filled with water, and the horses were swimming rather than running. Mother Theodore wrote in her diary that she felt very calm even in the face of death. “When one has nothing more to lose...
Sister Jean Ernstes
...at Mercy Hospital and Medical Center, Chicago. From 1987 to 1992, she served as chaplain at St. Anne and St. Elizabeth hospitals, Chicago. She then ministered as administrator at Providence Hall, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, before spending two years as a personal ministries assistant/secretary at Edna Martin Christian Center, Indianapolis. From 1996 until her death, she ministered in a variety of capacities with the Central Indiana Council on Aging (CICOA), Indianapolis or Plainfield, Ind. In June, Sister Jean continued to volunteer at...
Sister Ann Lucille Mortell
...Lucille, for now you live beyond all limitations where neither death nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor present things, nor future things, nor powers, nor height, nor depth, nor any creature will ever be able to separate you from the love of God in Christ Jesus,” concluded Sister Mary Roger. The Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Ann Lucille was celebrated March 16, with the Rev. Daniel Hopcus presiding. She was preceded in death by all of her siblings....
Sister Mary Anselm Coppersmith
...service at St. Matthew School, Indianapolis. In 1991, she returned to the Woods and volunteered in several departments. “Sister Mary Anselm kept a notebook with the names of all of her students between 1939 and 1976. She prayed for them and corresponded with many,” shared Sister Betty. “If I had to use one word to describe Sister Mary Anselm’s personality the word would be ‘determined.’ Until her death, she was doing needlework, corresponding with her expansive number of friends and...
Sister Teresa Ann Callahan
...Bryan heard of the death of Sister Teresa Ann, she called and said, ‘You know that she was loved by everyone in College Park and especially my family. My niece is named Teresa Ann.’ And this love and affection was duplicated wherever she ministered,” continued Sister Catherine. “It has been said of Sister Teresa Ann that she had two passions: one, her deep and abiding love for God and family, and two, her love for the Irish! Her life inspires...
Sister Alma Marie Earus
...her commentary for Sister Alma Marie Earus, or Little Almy as she was affectionately known, who died Jan. 26. Jennie Earus and her twin, John Yarus, were born July 31, 1923, in Northampton, Mass., to Walter and Mary Subocz Earus, immigrants from Lithuania. She had two other brothers and one sister, all of whom preceded her in death. She attended public grade schools and started at a public high school. “Jennie’s family was not Catholic,” shared Sister Mary Ann. “Some...
Still rooted in Christ’s love
This article is reprinted from the summer 2008 issue of HOPE. “I am concerned about who the Sisters of Providence are today. They don’t wear a habit. Most of them don’t teach in schools anymore. They are against the death penalty. They speak out on things that I think have nothing to do with religion. While I was taught by these sisters, I am sometimes confused about who they are now.” These are the kinds of comments Sisters of Providence...