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Oral history: Sister Ann Sullivan
...beginning, Mother Theodore established schools for girls, overcame the discounting of women in the Indiana wilderness, and treasured the land. “Mother Theodore Guerin was so connected to the natural world. Her whole presence was respectful.” “… for you will see many things in new lights if you give the Holy Spirit free access to your minds and hearts.” – Saint Mother Theodore Guerin On to teaching In 1969 Sister Ann Therese Sullivan received her education degree from SMWC and began...
Did you know? An award named after the late Sister Dorothy Drobis
...is based on academic excellence and leadership. Each recipient receives $1,000. Nineteen students have received the award since its inception. In 2021, Julia Starzycka received the award. She is a junior honors student majoring in teaching mathematics. Karen said she always shared the biography of the recipient of the award with Sister Dorothy. She was unable to do so this year because Sister Dorothy passed away on Oct. 16, 2020. Sister Dorothy Drobis participating in Phonathon ‘So dear to her...
SMWC names Conservatory of Music Auditorium in honor of Sister Marie Brendan Harvey
...Catherine Saunders, associate vice president for advancement. During Reunion 2021 at SMWC, the Aspire Higher Campaign’s Conservatory of Music initiative was publicly launched. Since then, more than $1.1 million has been secured for building renovations. In addition to the more than 200 alumni and friend donors supporting the auditorium updates, several local and state organizations have joined them by provided much-needed gifts and grants. Partners include the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, the Wabash Valley Community Foundations, Sisters of Providence,...
Why do I love Saint Mother Theodore?
...and she handled situations like many of us. The fact that her sainthood and encouragement are so real, so near for us to reach, has become a solid foundation for my faith. Continuing the mission of Saint Mother Theodore: Sister Anji (in white) joins a table discussion during the Sisters of Providence annual meeting in 2018. A bit of humor Recently, I worried about my mental capacity for dealing with academic and professional pressures. My dear Mother Theodore mirthfully teases...
Sisters of Providence sponsored institution dedicates new facility
...Indiana. The school’s mission statement reads, “A Catholic, coeducational, college and career preparatory high school serving Indianapolis, Providence Cristo Rey High School offers a transformational educational experience to students with economic need.” Sister of Providence General Councilor Sister Laura Parker. SP, (from left) along with Providence Associates Marilyn Webb, Donna Watzke and Jude Magers, former Providence Cristo Rey board member Sister Jenny Howard, SP, and Sisters of Providence General Councilor Sister Carole Kimes, Vicar Jeanne Hagelskamp and General Councilor Sister...
“Racial Justice and the Catholic Church” book review
...most important contributions, though, are that racial justice needs to be an essential identifying mark of Catholic faith. He writes about the deep work that needs to be done to ensure Catholic spaces are truly catholic. And he explains why this matters for each of us — not just for Black Catholics. Straight to the heart With the thoroughness of an academic ethicist, Massingale defines his terms and goals. The assumption that he is writing an introductory text, though, does...
Sister Terese Marie Havlik
...of Sister Terese Marie in the comment section below. Sister Terese Marie Havlik Teacher for 55 years in schools in Indiana, California and Illinois In Indiana: St. Philip Neri, Indianapolis (1950-54), St. Anthony, Indianapolis (1954-55), St. John the Baptist, Fort Wayne (1959-65). In California: St. Teresa, Los Angeles (1955-57), St. Joseph, Hawthorne (1957-58), St. Elisabeth, Van Nuys (1958-59). In Illinois: St. Mark, Chicago (1965-66), Our Lady of Mercy, Chicago (1966-1977), St. Joseph, Downers Grove (1977-1985), Divine Savior School, Norridge (1985-2005)....
Guerin Prep Announces Closing
...provided for faculty and staff in their search for new employment. The Board of Directors and the Sisters of Providence are grateful to the faculty, administration, staff, parents, students and alums for their continued dedication and devotion to providing academic excellence while keeping the Catholic Faith and strong values at the heart of its mission. About us: Guerin College Preparatory High School, building on the Mission of the Sisters of Providence – love, mercy and justice, is a Catholic learning...
Newsnotes from the Sisters of Providence fall 2021
...Jan. 2, 2022. West Terre Haute is one of six communities in the state hosting the traveling tours. The traveling tour explains how water is an essential component to life on Earth. The Smithsonian Institute teamed with Indiana Humanities to include the special tour of the Shell Chapel. There is no cost to attend the exhibit. For more information, visit https://indianahumanities.org/event/water-ways-indianatour-west-terre-haute/ Saint Anne Shell Chapel was erected in 1875. Nearly all the shells that don its walls were collected by...
Sister Catherine (Catherine Ursula) Hayes
...bachelor’s degree in education from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and a master’s degree in secondary education and administration and supervision at Loyola University, Los Angeles. Sister Catherine began teaching in 1938 at St. Mary, Richmond, Ind. In Indiana, she also taught at St. Joseph, Jasper; Reitz Memorial High School, Evansville; St. Rose, Vincennes; and Chartrand High School, Indianapolis. In Illinois, her classrooms were at St. Athanasius, Evanston; and St. Genevieve, Chicago. She also taught at Marywood, Anaheim, Calif., and Immaculata College,...
Susan Riley, Galesburg, IL: “They worked magic”
This Rooted for Tomorrow story was contributed by Susan Riley, Galesburg, IL, for the 175th anniversary of the Sisters of Providence arriving in Indiana. I’m convinced the Sisters of Providence who staffed Costa School in the 1970’s were the most dedicated, devout, creative and resourceful group of religious to ever assemble. They ran the school on a shoestring, looked for donations from whomever was willing and worked magic within the walls. My classmates and I gained a solid foundation in...
Sister Cecilia Ann Miller
...she also remained for six years. Having earned her bachelor’s degree in music from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, she studied for a masters’ degree in piano from Rosary College. At that time, Rosary College had a campus in Florence, Italy. And so accompanied by Sister Immaculee Krafthefer and Sister Alexa Suelzer, she spent the 1956-57 academic year in Florence. If I had to point to major milestones in Celie’s life, this year in Europe amid all the artistic beauty would certainly...