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Providence High School, Joliet & New Lenox, Illinois

History of Providence High School The Language Lab at Providence High School, New Lenox. The history of Providence High School is rather interesting. From its beginning in Joliet, through its temporary closing during the Great Depression, the condemnation of the building in 1959, the new foundation in New Lenox in 1962, the crisis in 1971, the turnaround under Father Kaffer, the building period, the transition to the Augustinians, the expansion in academic programs and in student enrollment, the growth of...

William Eyke

...years in the 1950s. She was 35 years old when she joined the Congregation. During the 1960s, she continued to teach chemistry at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. But in 1968, she was named the Academic Dean and then Vice President for Academic Affairs, where she ministered for nearly seven years. She continued teaching and conducting research until 2005. Sister William’s quest for knowledge was remarkable as when many of her housemates at Woodland Inn had questions, others would say, “Ask William.”...

Sisters of Providence celebrate Senior Jubilees

...(1958-59), Indianapolis: Teacher, Holy Spirit (1959-1965), Indianapolis: Teacher, Immaculate Heart (1965-67), Vincennes, Indiana: Principal, St. John (1967-68), Vincennes: Teacher and Principal, St. John (1968-71), Indianapolis: Teacher, St. Luke (1971-73), Indianapolis: Teacher, St. Thoams Aquinas (1973-77), Indianapolis: CPE, Methodist Hospital 91977), Dayton, Ohio: CPE, Miami Valley Hospital (1977-78), South Bend, Indiana: Student Clinical Pastoral Education, St. Joseph Hospital (1978-79), San Diego, California: Chaplain, Mercy Hospital (1979-80), Inglewood, California: Chaplain, Daniel Freeman Hospital (1980-83), Terre Haute, Indiana: Teacher, Sacred Heart (1983-84), Saint...

Donna Marie Fu

...said she had two severe falls in two years and now she walks with support wheelers. “But I’m independent,” she said. “I cannot stand too long or work too hard. I need to lie down an hour or so, then continue.” Sister Donna Marie Fu Complete Ministry In Indiana: Teacher, Sacred Heart, Terre Haute (1956-57); Teacher, St. Ann School, Terre Haute (1972). In Washington, D.C.: Academic Dean/Director of Continuing Education, Immaculata College (1976-78); College Closure, Immaculata Collage (1978-79). In Taiwan:...

Thirty Sisters of Providence celebrate Senior Jubilees

...ministries include: Indianapolis: Teacher/Principal, St. Ann (1950-55), Indianapolis: Teacher/Principal, St. Matthew (1958-61), Indianapolis: Teacher, Ladywood-St. Agnes (1973-75), Indianapolis: Guidance Director, Ladywood-St. Agnes (1975-76), Indianapolis: Guidance Director, Roncalli High School (1976-78), Indianapolis: Guidance Director/Assistant Principal, Roncalli High School (1978-85), Indianapolis: St. Gabriel Province Treasurer, St. Jude Convent (1985-89), Indianapolis: Convent Administrator/Province Health Assistant, St. Jude Convent (1989-92), Indianapolis: Area Assistant-Holistic Health Care (1992-97), and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods: Residential Services Staff (1998-2008). Sister Charles Ellen has also ministered in Illinois and Missouri. Sister...

Saint Mother Theodore Guerin’s Story

...not deter her. As a new sister, Sister Saint Theodore Guerin was sent to various parishes in France where she taught, helped the poor and cared for the sick. 1840 Missionary to Indiana When the bishop of Vincennes, Indiana requested sisters to come to the New World to help with the influx of Catholic immigrants, Saint Mother Theodore was thought to be the only woman who could undertake such a demanding mission. The journey was long and difficult. After traveling...

Sister Mary Catherine “Marikay” Duffy (formerly Sister Marie Michele)

...Jose, Arequipa (1971-75). In Indiana: Archdiocese Hispanic Apostolate, St. Mary Parish, Indianapolis (1975-78); Second Councilor Director of Christian Development, St. Gabriel Provincial House, Indianapolis (1978-82); Provincial Councilor/Care of Parents, St. Gabriel Provincial House, Indianapolis (1982-86); Religion Teacher/Care of Parent, St. Matthew School, Indianapolis (1986-87); Hispanic Wholistic Education Center, St. Mary Parish, Indianapolis (1987-88); Executive Director, Hispanic Education Center, Indianapolis (1988-97); Executive Director, Hispanic Education Center, Indianapolis (1998-2004); Immigration Assistance, Marian Center, Indianapolis (2004-14); Volunteer consultant for immigration affairs, Archdiocese of...

General Superiors

...Mary-of-the-Woods College. Sister Ann Margaret taught at schools in Wilmette, Illinois and Indianapolis, Indiana. At Immaculata College in Washington, DC she was director of student personnel and of business education. At Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College she served as dean of administration and vice president of student affairs. From 1978 to 1986 she was provincial of Saint Gabriel Province, based in Indianapolis. From 1986 to 1991 she was program director for the National Association of Church Personnel Administrators. She was a member...

Earth Day Every Day

...this year’s week is “Sacred Ground: Cultivating Connections Between our Faith, our Food, and the Climate.” Interfaith Power & Light State Earth Charter Indiana Earth Charter Indiana exists to inspire and advance sustainable, just and peaceful living in Indiana by promoting the values and principles of the Earth Charter. To serve our mission we support education of youth regarding climate impacts, and to support them in expressing themselves to make their voice heard. Earth Charter Indiana Hoosier Environmental Council HEC...

Finding Community in Taichung: A Mission with Migrant Workers

My favorite mission outside the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, took place in Taichung City, Taiwan. It was there that I encountered a vibrant community of Filipinos – often affectionately called Pinoys and Pinays (colloquial terms for Filipinxs of specific gender identities) – who represent the second-largest group of domestic workers on the island. The largest group comes from Indonesia, followed by Vietnam. Volunteers and migrants enjoying dinner. ‘Community and Relationship’ In the midst of this diverse migrant...

Marywood High School, California

...not much interested in my education, but the Sisters of Providence most certainly were. All of the faculty expected the best from us and the standards we were expected to meet were a stretch but with the help of the faculty and administration, we mostly met them. I must say that I am particularly grateful for the intellectual curiosity that was encouraged and which helped me to yearn for further education. My parents discouraged me from college, telling me that...

Mary Catherine Duffy

...Principal, Colegio San Jose, Arequipa (1971-75). In Indiana: Archdiocese Hispanic Apostolate, St. Mary Parish, Indianapolis (1975-78); Second Councilor Director of Christian Development, St. Gabriel Provincial House, Indianapolis (1978-82); Provincial Councilor/Care of Parents, St. Gabriel Provincial House, Indianapolis (1982-86); Religion Teacher/Care of Parent, St. Matthew School, Indianapolis (1986-87); Hispanic Wholistic Education Center, St. Mary Parish, Indianapolis (1987-88); Executive Director, Hispanic Education Center, Indianapolis (1988-97); Executive Director, Hispanic Education Center, Indianapolis (1998-2004); Immigration Assistance, Marian Center, Indianapolis (2004-14); Volunteer consultant for immigration...