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Leadership Team shares statement on United States exit from Paris Climate Agreement
...be in solidarity with those most adversely impacted by climate change now while avoiding the temptation to pass this problem along to future generations as a result of our own neglect or narrow interests. The Trump Administration’s abandonment of the Paris Agreement undermines a key pillar of international cooperation against climate change and damages the world’s ability to avoid the most dangerous and costly effects of climate change. It also leaves the U.S. behind in the global transition to a...
Called by God to life as a doctor and a Sister of Providence
...medical physician in July 2019. In reflecting on the past year, I see Providence’s impact on every aspect of my ministry. My ability to accept my imperfections helps keep me humble. It helps me stay true to the understanding that as a physician I am never going to be perfect and therefore always have room to learn and grow. The gift of understanding the interconnectedness of all creation that I learned at my time at White Violet Center helps me see...
Former Sisters of Providence General Superior passes away
On Sunday, December 20, the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, announced the death of former General Superior, Sister Nancy Nolan. Sister Nancy Nolan Sister Nancy, formerly Sister Jean Paula, was 84 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 66 years. She was the Congregation’s 15th General Superior from 1986-96. Born on May 13, 1936, in Galesburg, Illinois, Sister Nancy entered the Congregation on Feb. 2, 1955, from Corpus Christi Parish in Galesburg. She professed first...
Sister Emily Walsh (formerly Sister Mary Francine)
...to grow up with an identical twin, that deep level of mutual love and support obviously enabled them to become the women we remember so fondly. After attending elementary and high schools in Saginaw, the twins followed the path of other family members to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. The family’s long association with the Woods began when Emily’s great-aunt Octavia Guenin entered the Congregation way back in 1883 with the name of Sister Francis Cecile. Both twins graduated with bachelor’s degrees...
Sister Petra Daschbach
...who loved Sister Petra. God, merciful as always, did not prolong the agony. He said her name, Mary, and she went, giving herself with one small sigh to that ultimate act of total self-giving to her God who is Love. May it be so for all of us,” concluded Sister Mary Roger. The Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Petra was celebrated Jan. 18, with the Rev. Daniel Hopcus presiding. She was preceded in death by all of her siblings....
Sister Charlotte Bruck
...so on your birthday, I greet you with, ‘Thanks be to God,’” read Sister Alexa. “Today let us echo that prayer of thanksgiving as we commend Sister Charlotte to God and let us rejoice that she now lives ever in God’s presence,” concluded Sister Alexa. The Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Charlotte was celebrated Nov. 3, with the Rev. Daniel Hopcus presiding. She was preceded in death by both of her siblings, Joseph and Sister Mary Carol Bruck, SP....
Sister David Ellen Van Dyke
...her tell us how she saw it: ‘The threads of the tapestry of life that look so unsightly and so hopelessly entangled begin to reveal a firm design of order and beauty. The interrelation of circumstances that to another would look wholly unconnected becomes apparent.’ “We call this Divine Providence,” concluded Sister Mary Roger. The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated July 14, with her nephew, the Rev. Michael Class, SJ, presiding. She was preceded in death by her sister....
Sister Ellen Catherine Conroy
...the whole week in bed, but seemingly not critical. Saturday early afternoon, God came for her precious soul. He took her to Himself and left us with these memories of her. May she be mindful of all of us as she sits at the heavenly banquet table,” concluded Sister Mary Pat. The Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Ellen Catherine was celebrated June 9, with the Rev. Daniel Hopcus presiding. She was preceded in death by all of her siblings....
Sister Frances Maureen McGrory
...Sister Frances Maureen would want to end with a word of thanks to all those in Mother Theodore West who cared for her with such love. She would always say, ‘They are so good to us.’ “So let us rest assured that as Sister Frances Maureen made the journey through death into eternal life she was received with the words ‘Well done my good and faithful servant, come and receive the reward that has been prepared for you for all...
Sister Ann Xavier Hau
...two sisters, Marie and Ann,” said Sister Diane. “We have been good friends for many years, laughing together, sharing our thoughts, and our prayers and our lives. She was a fun person to be with and a deeply spiritual woman. Like you, I shall miss her gentle presence,” concluded Sister Diane. The Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Ann Xavier was celebrated March 4 with the Rev. Bernard Head presiding. She was preceded in death by all of her siblings....
Sister Marianne (Trinita Marie) McGriffin
...a companion to three Providence Associates, with whom she shared the SP mission and charism, and who in turn cherished her wisdom and her joy. “She was, as those involved in retreats or spiritual direction with her have noted, ‘an artist who shared with all gentleness,’ and ‘knew how to communicate without words,’ as well as ‘a perceptive and compassionate listener who listened with her heart … and her art!’ “Sister Marianne’s death, to us, was sudden, and to her,...
Sister Thomasine Griffin
...we can remember to be grateful as you were for everything others do for us. At every resident council meeting and health care meeting you said thank you to all those who took such good care of you and all the other sisters in health care,” concluded Sister Mary Ann. The Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Thomasine was celebrated Oct. 27, with the Rev. Daniel Hopcus presiding. She was preceded in death by both of her brothers. She is...