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20 Years Ago: A Canonization
A banner of Mother Theodore hanging from the top of St. Peter’s Basilica during the canonization ceremony. The year 2026 will mark the 20th anniversary of Mother Theodore Guerin being declared a saint of the Roman Catholic Church. Also 20 years ago, in February 2006, Sisters of Providence were asked by then-General Superior Sister Ann Margaret O’Hara, SP, to respond to the reflection question: “What are your hopes for the effect of the graces of the canonization on the Congregation?”...
Our Future and Land Justice
...us learned about “Earth” through the Book of Genesis … as in “God created the earth.” Brother Guy J. Consolmagno, S.J. (Astronomer and President of the Vatican Observatory Foundation) says, “Genesis is not a book about science; Genesis is a book about God … (and) … it had to be written poetically because the science keeps changing.” Catholics do not interpret scripture literally, and we know that some biblical scholars may not agree. The fact is that God is...
Social Justice: Answering the Call
...they listened to Father Geno and Jerry Ernst talk about how the sisters might become involved in influencing legislation. They were asked, “Where is the voice of the poor, the voices of workers?” Sister Terri recalled the most game-changing moment was when a sister stood up and asked why a discussion about organizing women religious was being led by males. So Father Baroni and Jerry Ernst went to the back of the room and the sisters took charge. A motion...
Providence Associates’ Spring Retreat: A Joyful Time
Lisa Price engaging in conversation at the Providence Associate retreat. Excitement filled the room as Providence Associates, Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, and friends of the Congregation gathered for the Providence Associate Spring Retreat, joyfully reconnecting before the retreat began. This year’s theme, “Living Our Call Through Changing Times as Modeled by Saint Mother Theodore Guerin,” was beautifully led by Sisters of Providence Jan Craven and Paula Damiano. Through their guidance, participants were invited not only to reflect...
22 New Providence Associates
The newest Providence Associates of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. From front left: Jennifer Calvert, Donna Snelling, Traci Tucker, Marcy Meldahl, Jean Smith, Helen Flavin and Director of Providence Associates Sister Diane Mason. Second row from left: Amy Miranda, Tracy Biggs-Green, Marilyn Rausch. Third row from left: Charles Fisher, Jane Fischer, Suzie Ray, Terry Urban, Duane Drake and Marsha Bialaszewski. Back row from left: Assistant Director of Providence Associates Debbie Dillow, Tara Lane, Lorraine Scheidler, Rev. Rebecca Zelensky,...
Throwback Thursday: A Scottish nun
...75, but decided to tutor children at Our Lady of Greenwood Parish for another 10 years before returning to The Woods. Sister Raymond also cooked sisters’ meals at the convent in Greenwood. This is a photo of Sister Raymond Hunter, taken in 2000. Upon her leaving Our Lady of Greenwood Parish, Sister Raymond received an award from the Greater Greenwood Chamber of Commerce for her work in religion for 30 years of service to the Catholic youth in Greenwood. When...
Sister Mary Imelda Coulup
...the Greenwood, Greenwood (1982-96). In Illinois: St. Mark, Chicago (1941-45); St. Genevieve, Chicago (1951, 1952-53). In Maryland: Ascension, Halethorpe (1947-48); Holy Redeemer, College Park (1959-62). In addition to her teaching skill, Mary Imelda had many passions. She reveled in exercise, riding a bike long distances with her friend Sister Ann Paula and walking a mile a day. In 1978, she won a trophy in New Castle, Indiana, for being the oldest bike rider in a Ride-a-Bike fundraiser for disabled children....
Blessing of new ‘green space’ begins 2024 annual meeting
The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, joined by their Providence Associates, kicked off their 2024 annual meetings on Saturday with a blessing of a new green space located in the northern section of the grounds. Sisters of Providence General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski said the purpose of the blessing was to “take time to reflect on the gift of our land and the gift of the indigenous people who once lived on this land.” Sister Dawn admitted that...
Sister of Providence Annual Meeting 2024
...guest, Mickey. Ice Cream Social Ice Cream Social Ice Cream Social Sisters Carol Meyers and Carol Nolan, SP, at the Ice Cream Social Ice Cream Social Sisters of Providence and Providence Assocaiates gather for their Annual Meeting. Sisters of Providence and Providence Assocaiates gather for their Annual Meeting. Sisters and Providence Assocaiates are all smiles on the first day of the meeting. Sister Joni Luna, SP Green Space Blessing Green Space Blessing Green Space Blessing Green Space Blessing Green Space...
Sister Helen Therese Conway
...Sister Helen Therese in the comment section below. Memorial contributions in Sister Helen Therese’s honor may be made to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Helen Therese Conway Complete Ministry In Indiana: Teacher, St. Andrew, Indianapolis (1950-53); Teacher, Holy Trinity, New Albany (1953-54); Teacher, Sacred Heart, Terre Haute (1954-55); Teacher, St. Catherine, Indianapolis (1965-67); Teacher, Our Lady of Greenwood, Greenwood (1967-69); Teacher/Principal, St. Michael, Greenfield (1969-87); Provincial Staff Administrative Assistant, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1987-91); Administrative Assistant, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Residential...
Mary Esther Larkin
...at Immaculate Conception, Norwood Park, Ill., in 1935. She taught in other schools in Illinois, as well as schools in Indiana. For two years, she ministered at the motherhouse in the greenhouse and as a nurses’ aide and receptionist. In 1983, she ministered as a librarian and tutor at St. Patrick, Fort Wayne, Ind., and St. Lawrence, Indianapolis. She returned to the Woods in 1989. She was known to be an excellent teacher who was always organized and well prepared....
Mary Charles Spalding
...vows on Aug. 15, 1933 and 1938, respectively. For more than five decades, Sister Mary Charles ministered in education, beginning at All Saints, Hammond, Indiana, in 1933. She taught at other schools in Indiana, as well as schools in Illinois, North Carolina, Oklahoma and Washington, D.C. She returned home to the Woods in 1995 where she ministered as a receptionist at Providence Spirituality & Conference Center. Sister Mary Charles’ aunt, Sister Francis Genevieve Greenwell, was also a Sister of Providence....