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Sister Dorothy Karier
...her life, Sister Dorothy spoke to us of God, and obviously, the words she had written came from her own experience: “ … we must recognize Christ — in ourselves and in others.” The Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Dorothy was celebrated April 17 with the Rev. James Hyland presiding. She was preceded in death by seven of her siblings, including Sisters Margaret Jean and Margaret. She is survived by Sister Jean of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods and Rosemary Hyland, Westchester,...
Sister Joseph Miriam Sheehan
...for others and even in her days of pain, she would greet everyone with that quick, ready smile. She lived out fully that Gospel of St. John,” said Sister Catherine. The Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Joseph Miriam was celebrated April 3 with the Rev. Daniel R. Hopcus presiding. She was preceded in death by her brother Edward and three cousins who were also Sisters of Providence — Sisters Frances Elise Deasy, Ann Francis Deasy and Marie Eileen Deasy....
Sister Maureen Loonam
...visiting her aunt in Lafayette, Ind., surrounded by the tallest women she had ever seen, all dressed in black. How happy Sister Maureen was when her niece told her that she wanted to become a Providence Associate!” shared Sister Catherine. The Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Maureen was celebrated May 25, with the Rev. Joseph Kern presiding. She was preceded in death by all her siblings. She is survived by several nieces and nephews, including Providence Associate Maureen Baca....
Sister Mary Jane (Patrick Ann) Newnam
...then to Mother Theodore Hall. And now Sister Mary Jane has moved quickly through death and has heard for herself Jesus’ loving words, ‘Fear not, little flock, for it has pleased your Father to give you the kingdom,’” concluded Sister Alexa. The Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Mary Jane was celebrated Feb. 18, with the Rev. Daniel Hopcus presiding. She is survived by her three brothers, Samuel of Fort Wayne; Richard of Miamisburg, Ohio; and John of Scottsdale, Ariz....
Sister Brendan Harvey
...providing ample refreshments from mysterious but generous sources. Sister Brendan loved us all and wanted to make us happy in any way she could. Sadly, like spoiled children, I fear we frequently failed to show her appropriate gratitude,” continued Sister Mary Roger. The Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Brendan was celebrated Jan. 18, with the Rev. Daniel Hopcus presiding. She was preceded in death by both of her brothers. She is survived by her sister, Sister Marie Brendan Harvey....
Commentary from Pope Benedict XVI
...new foundation. With great trust in Divine Providence, Mother Theodore overcame many challenges and persevered in the work that the Lord had called her to do. By the time of her death in 1856, the Sisters were running schools and orphanages throughout the State of Indiana. In her own words, “How much good has been accomplished by the Sisters of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods! How much more good they will be able to do if they remain faithful to their holy vocation!”...
Sister Marie Kevin Tighe answers questions
...tissue in the human body and normally disintegrates within six hours after death.” What mattered was, it was looked upon as a phenomenon as the doctor said. I think a phenomenon like that is an indication that there’s something unusual about this person’s life. 10. If you were asked to succinctly describe the entire canonization process, how would you describe it? It is very thorough. It is sometimes exhausting. But it is a privileged task. I believe that Mother Theodore...
Pére Michel Guthneck
...in the employ of the Sisters of Providence until his death in 1856, a fateful year that witnessed the passing of Sister St. Francis Xavier LeFer and Mother Theodore. Sister Mary Borromeo poignantly described the day Pére Michel died, Sunday, Jan. 27, 1856: “[T]he Community lost a tried and faithful servitor. Pére Michel, the father of three Sisters of Providence and grandfather of two others, was found on the morning of the twenty-seventh quietly sleeping his last long sleep. ‘He...
Forty Hours Devotion a solemn tradition for Sisters of Providence
...that year, the Blessed Sacrament was exposed all day with benediction each evening in the small convent chapel. For those three blessed days, all gathered at the foot of the tabernacle. Not until 10 years later did Bishop (Saint) John Neumann introduced the Forty Hours Devotion into the diocese of Philadelphia. In the year 1856, the Forty Hours Devotion did not take place at its regular time because of a death in the Congregation. It occurred on Palm Sunday, March...
Sister Mary Pius Regnier: General Superior from 1966 to 1976
Sister Mary Pius Regnier The following is the commentary from the wake service for Sister Mary Pius Regnier, held Nov. 30, 2005. A reading from the Letter to the Hebrews: In the days when he was in the flesh, Jesus offered prayers and supplications with loud cries and tears to the one who was able to save him from death, and he was heard because of his reverence. Son though he was, Jesus learned obedience from what he suffered, and...
Sister Suzanne Brezette
...as long as you live, you must plan to live.’ And live and plan to live she did!” said Sister Denise Wilkinson in a commentary that was written by her and Sister Ann Casper. Born Suzanne Brezette June 20, 1917, in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of William and Rose (Metzler) Brezette. She had three brothers, all of whom preceded her in death. Sister Suzanne attended St. Joan of Arc Grade School, Indianapolis, and graduated from St. Agnes Academy, Indianapolis....
Sister Eleanor McAuliffe
...this labor of love helped her prepare for her own death,” shared Sister Mary Lee. Sister Eleanor returned to the Woods in 1996 and performed community service until 1998 when she moved to health care. Sister Mary Lee continued, “During these many years of work in God’s vineyard, she experienced many of the joys and sorrows of everyday life, but perhaps she felt them more deeply than others might. Her faith, unfailing sense of humor and her constant reverencing of...