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...died May 21. Entering this world June 1, 1916, near the Canadian border in Freeport, Minn., Genevieve Marie Loonam was one of four children of Bernard and Ann (Schmutte) Loonam. The family later moved to Indianapolis where the children attended Cathedral Grade School. Genevieve attended secondary school at St. Agnes Academy, Indianapolis. There she met Sister Colette Wolf, “who had great influence on her life both spiritually and academically,” said Sister Catherine. Sister Maureen entered the Congregation Feb. 10, 1934,...

Providence Associate Lorrie Scheidler with a student at Otter Creek Middle School in Terre Haute, Indiana, where Lorrie works as a school counselor. Providence Associate Lorrie Scheidler has worked 16 years as a school counselor at Otter Creek Middle School in Terre Haute, Indiana. She wouldn’t describe her work as mercy. But as I listen to her stories of sixth–eighth grade students and situations she encounters each day, that is how I describe it. “I had a student just yesterday...

Sister Mary Jo is a native of Terre Haute, Indiana. Her last ministry was in the Congregation’s health care department. Sister Mary Jo, formerly Sister Joseph Maureen, entered the Congregation on January 8, 1945. She professed final vows on August 15, 1952. She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with a bachelor’s degree in education. She also has an LPN from Indiana Vocational Tech, now known as Ivy Tech Community College. Sister Mary Jo ministered as a teacher in Indiana, California,...

Sister Marie David was a native of Jasper, Indiana. Sister Marie David entered the Congregation on January 5, 1941. She professed final vows on January 23, 1949. She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with a bachelor’s degree in education. She also has a master’s degree in education from Indiana State University. Sister Marie David ministered as a teacher in addition to serving in Medicare-related services. She also ministered at the Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Gift Shop. Here is her complete ministry: In...

Sister Mary Ann is a native of Terre Haute, Indiana. Currently, she ministers as a teacher at Cathedral High School in Indianapolis. Sister Mary Ann, formerly Sister Marie Faith, entered the Congregation on September 12, 1965. She professed final vows on August 15, 1978. She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. She also has a master’s degree in social studies from Indiana State University. Sister Mary Ann has ministered in Indiana....

...Her sweet smile and general manner were very winning.” This is her complete ministry: In Indiana: Teacher, St. Agnes, Indianapolis (1921-22); Teacher, Sacred Heart, Evansville (1922-24); Teacher, St. Charles, Peru (1935-36); Teacher, St. Joan of Arc, Indianapolis (1946-47); Teacher, St. Augustine, Fort Wayne (1947-51); Teacher, St. Simon, Washington (1961-63); Teacher, Holy Family, Jasper (1963-64); Providence Retirement Home, New Albany (1964-65). In Illinois: Teacher, Our Lady of Sorrows, Chicago (1917-21); Teacher, St. Genevieve, Chicago (1924-25); Teacher, Maternity BVM, Chicago (1925-27); Teacher,...

...in Indiana, Massachusetts, Florida, New Hampshire, Maryland, Illinois and Washington, D.C. She also ministered as the Coordinator for the Our Lady of Providence Shrine at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods from 2006 to 2013. Here is her complete ministry: In Illinois: Teacher, Providence High School, Chicago (1956-59). In Indiana: Teacher, Ladywood (1959-65); Business Office Assistant, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1977-79); Director of Data Processing, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1979-82); Comptroller General Business Office, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1982-93); Director of Finance Central Business Office, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1993-99); Consulting and...

Sister Mary Louise, formerly Sister James Margaret, was a native of Fall River, Massachusetts. Her final ministry was in prayer at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Mary Louise entered the Congregation on July 22, 1956. She professed final vows on August 15, 1964. She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with a bachelor’s degree in social studies and earned a master’s degree in education from Indiana State University. Sister Mary Louise has ministered as a teacher, mentor and business manager in Indiana, Washington,...

...the Congregation on July 22, 1947. She professed first and final vows on Jan. 23, 1950 and 1955, respectively. Her first teaching ministry was at St. Paul, Sellersburg, Indiana, in 1950. She taught at other schools in North Carolina and Indiana, including stints at Sacred Heart in Terre Haute, Indiana, in the 1960s, 1970s and 1990s. She also ministered in the Providence Printery. After 10 years as principal at Sacred Heart, she officially returned home to the Woods in 2002....

...ministries, Sister Emily taught at schools in Terre Haute, Indiana (St. Joseph and St. Ann); Clarksville, Indiana (Our Lady of Providence High School); and Immaculata College of Washington and Preparatory School where she ministered as the librarian. Sister Emily was also the librarian at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College from 1975 to 2001. Sister Emily had an identical twin, Sister Leona Walsh, who passed away in 2010. She enjoyed listening to the Indianapolis Colts’ radio broadcasts and loved to play Bridge. Here...

Sister Therese grew up in Indianapolis, but visited Saint Mary-of-the-Woods often. Her two older sisters had taken their vows with the Sisters of Providence. After graduating high school, Sister Therese, formerly Sister Timothy Mary, entered the Congregation in 1962. Her ministries include teaching English, and she has ministered with the Hispanic community at St. Phillip Neri School in Indianapolis. Currently, Sister Therese ministers as a driver at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Prior to that, she ministered in outreach in the Indianapolis area....

Sister Mary Mark is a native of Terre Haute, Indiana. Currently, she ministers in health care at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Mary Mark entered the Congregation on January 13, 1946. She professed final vows on August 15, 1953. She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with a bachelor’s degree in education. She also has a master’s degree in education from Indiana State University. Sister Mary Mark has ministered as a teacher in schools in Indiana, Illinois, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Maryland, California and...