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Twenty-eight Sisters celebrate Jubilees

...from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with a bachelor’s degree in English. She received her master’s degree in education from Indiana State University. Sister Rita Clare has ministered in Indiana and Illinois. Sister Ann Jeanette is a native of Indianapolis. She currently ministers in prayer at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Ann Jeanette entered the Congregation Jan. 10, 1944, from St. Philip Neri, Indianapolis. She professed perpetual vows Aug. 15, 1951. She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with a bachelor’s degree in music. She...

Sister Patricia McIntyre (formerly Sister Elaine)

...(1965-66); Teacher, Holy Family, New Albany (1966-70); Teacher, St. Malachy, Brownsburg (1969-70); Teacher, Nativity, Indianapolis (1973-77); Teacher, Holy Cross, Indianapolis (1980-84); Assistant Director, Shalom Community, Indianapolis (1985-89); Library-Media Assistant, Indianapolis Public School No. 93 (1990-91); Teacher, Sacred Heart School, Terre Haute (1991-96); Local Coordinator, Health Care Services, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1996-2001); Secretary/Receptionist, Woods Day Care/Pre-School, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2001-2009); Volunteer, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2009-2018); Prayer, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2018-2020). In North Carolina: Teacher, Blessed Sacrament, Burlington (1959-60). In Massachusetts: Teacher, St. Patrick, Stoneham (1960-62)....

A new leadership team for the Sisters of Providence

...Kimes Sister Carole Kimes Hometown: Fort Wayne, Indiana Year entered Congregation: 1980 Degrees: Bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Indiana University. Bachelor’s in nursing from the University of Indianapolis. Past ministries: Teacher at Holy Cross in Indianapolis; nurse at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, hospice home care nurse for Visiting Nurse Service in Indianapolis; teacher at Cardinal Ritter High School in Indianapolis; Sisters of Providence director of postulants, caregiver to parents; and pastoral associate and director of pastoral care at St....

Sister Regina Ann Lynch

...School in Indianapolis, which as some of you will recall was a consolidation of several near west side Indianapolis schools, one of which was her Alma Mater, St. Anthony. She took up residence at that convent. She kept this position for 17 years. Mary Pat Sharpe, principal of All Saints, wrote “I learned many valuable lessons from her. She had such energy and enthusiasm.” Sister Regina Ann Lynch (left) with special guest Sister Lawrence Ann Liston. During these years, and...

Oral history: the adventures and challenges of Sister Dorothy Ellen Wolsiffer, SP

...was a carpenter, one of the original owners of Victory Dry Cleaning in Indianapolis, and an inventor. But the Great Depression changed the lives of many men and women and families. Sister Dorothy’s family was no exception. They had to briefly move to New Castle, Indiana, and lived on a farm but soon returned to Indianapolis to St. Philip Neri Parish. Like many families across the country at that time, Sister Dorothy recalls standing in a breadline with her mother,...

Sisters of Providence family Colts connection

...of the touchdown pass was Jack Doyle. Sister Barbara had been working on a puzzle but paused during the commotion. Sister Kay is the great-aunt of the Colts’ tight end. And she never misses a game. Great-nephew on the Colts Sister Kay Manley with her great-nephew, Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle, at Thanksgiving this year Jack, an Indianapolis native, was taught by the Sisters of Providence at Holy Spirit Grade School in Indianapolis. He went to Cathedral High School...

Mary Weber and Gary Meister: ‘a God of surprises’

Mary Weber and Gary Meister pose for a photo with Jude Okpalannaka. Mary Weber and Gary Meister of Indianapolis made their first commitments as Providence Associates in November 2008. Sister Marceline Mattingly was the companion for this couple. Among their many ways of serving others, Mary and Gary have opened their home to a Providence Cristo Rey High School student, Jude Okpalannaka. 1.) How did you and Gary become interested in Providence Associates? I found out about the associates while...

Sister Delia (Margaret Cecile) Leonard

...sisters how they would describe Sister Delia, the answer was spiritual, kind and generous,” said Sister Mary Ann Phelan in her commentary for Sister Delia Leonard, who died April 16. The eldest of eight children of William and Margaret (Tully) Leonard, Delia Veronica Leonard was born Sept. 17, 1921, in Indianapolis. She attended Holy Cross Grade School and St. John Academy, both in Indianapolis. She graduated from high school in 1939 and worked for several years prior to entering the...

Sister Monica (Patricia Ann) Withem

...the States, until 1974,” said Sister Margaret. After returning to the United States, Sister Monica served as a receptionist for one year in the Archdiocesan Office of Education in Indianapolis. She then spent four years at the United Southside Community Organization in Indianapolis. “In 1980, Sister Monica attended the Credo Program at Gonzaga University, then became pastoral associate at Assumption Parish in Indianapolis. There she and Sister Mary Frederick Fields (RIP) replaced the pastor, who had died. They were among...

Sister Suzanne Buthod (formerly Sister Mary Judith)

...St. Michael, Greenfield (1956-62); Teacher/Principal, St. Catherine, Indianapolis (1961-68); Director of Novices, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1969-72); Teacher, Schulte High School, Terre Haute (1969-74); Teacher, Evansville Reitz Memorial High School, Evansville (1974-75); Parish Ministry, St. Boniface Parish, Evansville (1975-78); Special Religious Education/Auditor-Marriage Tribunal, Diocese of Evansville, Evansville (1978-80); Auditor/Marriage Tribunal/Assistant Director of Special Religious Education, Diocese of Evansville, Evansville (1980-81); Auditor/Advocate/Marriage Tribunal, Diocese of Evansville, Evansville (1981-84); Pastoral Associate, Holy Rosary/St. Patrick Parishes, Indianapolis (1985-88); Volunteer, Indianapolis (2002-04); Volunteer, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2005-06);...

Sister Suzanne Brezette

...as long as you live, you must plan to live.’ And live and plan to live she did!” said Sister Denise Wilkinson in a commentary that was written by her and Sister Ann Casper. Born Suzanne Brezette June 20, 1917, in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of William and Rose (Metzler) Brezette. She had three brothers, all of whom preceded her in death. Sister Suzanne attended St. Joan of Arc Grade School, Indianapolis, and graduated from St. Agnes Academy, Indianapolis....

A glimpse at past Christmases and winter days

Students in grades five through eight sing Christmas songs at Dunblane School, Washington, D.C., circa 1965. Students at Ladywood School, Indianapolis, enjoy a festive meal in this 1945 photo. Students at Ladywood School, Indianapolis, participate in a cantata in 1945. Ladywood, Indianapolis, students share some fun with Santa Claus in this 1945 photo. Angelic voices are uplifted in this 1944 photo at Ladywood School, Indianapolis. Ladywood, Indianapolis, students celebrate Christmas in this 1946 photo. Students pull sleds up a hill...