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...received the name Sister Ann Gerard, returning several years later to her baptismal name. She professed first and final vows on Aug. 15, 1948, and 53 respectively. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and a master’s degree from Indiana State University. Sister Margaret Ann Wilson Teacher for 43 years in schools in Illinois, Indiana and Oklahoma. In Illinois: Our Lady of Sorrows, Chicago (1948-53); Immaculate Conception, Chicago (1962-71); St. Angela, Chicago (1973-1997). In Indiana: Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Village...

...Complete Ministry In Illinois: Teacher, St. Mel, Chicago (1948-53). In Indiana: Teacher, St. Patrick, Fort Wayne (1953-59); Teacher/Principal Superior, All Saints, Hammond (1959-65); Teacher, Our Lady of Providence High School, Clarksville (1965-69); Provincial Treasurer, St. Gabriel Province House, Indianapolis (1969-70); Provincial, St. Gabriel Province House, Indianapolis (1970-78); First Councilor/General Administration, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1981-91); Alumnae(i) Relations Manager, Office of Congregational Advancement, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1992); Alumnae(i) Relations Manager, Office of Congregational Advancement, Indianapolis (1992-2001); Ministry to the elderly, Indianapolis (2001-12); Volunteer, Providence...

...featured, including Kristine Bunch (A focus on the case of Kristine Bunch v. State of Indiana, Sycamore Banquet Center); Sara Baldwin (Saving Lives by Avoiding Fast Fashion: A Guide to Choosing Quality and Sustainable Clothing, Dede I); Zoe Newbold (Stewardship of Public Lands and Invasive Species, Dede II); and Danielle Drake (Protecting Civil Rights in Indiana: An ACLU of Indiana Presentation, Dede III). The second breakout session will begin at 11 a.m., and conclude at 11:50 a.m. Four speakers will...

...Mother Theodore was named a Pioneer Founder of Indiana. The society honored 18 counties this year. More individuals will be honored in the next five years as Indiana prepares to celebrate its Bicentennial in 2016. In 2007, Saint Mother Theodore was honored by the group as a Hoosier Pioneer in recognition of her canonization. Mary Alice Hines, PhD., of Indianapolis offered Saint Mother Theodore’s nomination. The Society of Indiana Pioneers was established in 1916 in conjunction with the state’s centennial...

...Indiana. She was 86 years old and was a Sister of Providence for 67 years. Sister Ann continued: Sister Teresa Costello, often her traveling companion, admired Suzanne’s uncanny ability to plan such trips, stating, “Before we went out the door, she knew exactly where we would stay (usually in “Vatican Motels” as Suzanne called convents, retreat houses, college dorms – all quite economical!). She even knew where she and companion travelers could find decent and inexpensive restaurants, even down to...

...in the comment section below. Memorial contributions in Sister Miriam Clare’s honor may be made to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Miriam Clare Stoll Complete Ministry In Indiana: Teacher, Holy Spirit, Indianapolis (1954-62); Teacher, St. Philip Neri, Indianapolis (1966-71); Charge of Home and Activities, St. Elizabeth Home, Indianapolis (1971); Parish Work, St. Matthew Parish, Indianapolis (1971-72); Hospital Visiting, St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis (1972-74); Ministry to Aging Shut-Ins and Sick, St. Patrick Parish, Terre Haute (1986-94); Driver/Community Service,...

...Guerin Companion and Dujarié awards. This year, the Sisters of Providence honored Sarah and John Lechleiter with the Queen Amelia award. Strong advocates “John and Sarah were introduced to the Sisters of Providence when their children attended St. Matthew School in Indianapolis,” Vicar/General Treasurer Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp told those in attendance. “They reconnected with the Sisters of Providence when I was working to establish Providence Cristo Rey High School in Indianapolis in 2005.” Providence Cristo Rey High School President Tayler...

...and intent in community that I just don’t give the worry a lot of thought any more. Tell us about your life as a Sister of Providence? I’ve taught high school my whole life, in Illinois and Indiana. I’m from the era where I lived in big houses, we would call them big houses, where maybe 10, 12, 15, 19 sisters lived. I taught in Evansville, Indianapolis, Chicago. I’ve taught in SP institutions, schools where SPs traditionally were and schools...

...the famous Hollinger box was an article about one of her former students who was in her chemistry class at Our Lady of Providence in Clarksville, Indiana. He is quoted as saying, “I was not much of a student, but Sister Janet was an excellent teacher.” Well, nearly 50 years later, this student, who founded and was CEO of a large firm in Indianapolis, called Sister Jeanne (Hagelskamp) at our sponsored ministry Providence Cristo Rey High School wanting to be...

...she was 94 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 76 years, said Sister Janet Gilligan in her commentary for Sister Winifred Mary Sullivan, who passed away at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, on Friday, December 3, 2021. Sister Winifred Mary Sullivan Sister Janet continued: Winifred Sullivan was born in Terre Haute, Indiana, on October 15, 1927, to Mary Mann Sullivan and John Sullivan. She had seven older brothers and four younger sisters. Her father was a foreman on...

...For this week, we will take a look at the life of Sister Therese Berry, formerly Sister David Jean Berry. Therese Ann Berry was born on February 1, 1930, in Indianapolis. She entered the Congregation in 1948 from St. John Academy, located in Indianapolis. She received a bachelor’s degree in education from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and a master’s degree in education from Indiana State University. Her teaching ministry began in 1950 at St. Andrew, Chicago. She also taught at St....

David Paul Hammer, center, on the day he was received into the Catholic Church in 2000, with then-Archbishop Daniel Buechlien, left, and right, Mercy Sister Camille D’ Arienzo and Sister Rita Clare. Archbishop Emeritus Daniel M. Buechlein’s passing has rekindled many warm memories for the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Beginning in 1992, he served as the fifth archbishop of Indianapolis. He grew up in Jasper, Indiana (where the SPs taught), and became a monk at St. Meinrad Archabbey....