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Sisters honor Lechleiters with Queen Amelia award
...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...
Sister Miriam Clare Stoll
...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,...
Sister Mary Maxine Teipen
...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...
Sister Marie Wolf
...to act justly, love tenderly and walk humbly with her God,” said Sister Suzanne Brezette in her commentary for Sister Marie, who died Dec. 2. One of four children of Herman and Margaret Mulryan Wolf, Eleanor Marie Wolf was born March 20, 1917, in Indianapolis. She attended St. Anthony Grade School and St. John Academy, both in Indianapolis, and graduated from Providence Aspirancy, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. She entered the Congregation Feb. 2, 1935, and received the religious name Sister Marie Elvire....
Sister Annette Schipp
...to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. We welcome you to share your memories of Sister Annette in the comment section below. Sister Annette Schipp Complete Ministry In Illinois: Teacher, St. Mary Carmelite, Joliet (1942-48); Teacher, Immaculate Conception, Norwood Park (1948-53). In Indiana: Teacher, Assumption, Evansville (1953-59); Principal/Teacher, Good Shepherd, Evansville (1959-65); Teacher, St. Luke, Indianapolis (1965-67); Teacher, St. Joan of Arc, Indianapolis (1967-76); Teacher, Precious Blood, Jasper (1976-91); Receptionist, Providence Retirement Home, New Albany (1991-93); Volunteer Service, Indianapolis...
Sister Jane Maher
...her father remarried so Sister Jane was gifted with a remarkable stepmother and two half-brothers and twin half-sisters. The families have remained close and have always realized the treasure they have in Sister Jane,” said Sister Mary Lou Ruck in her commentary for Sister Jane Maher, who died Nov. 28. Born March 10, 1919, in Indianapolis, Sister Jane attended Cathedral Grade School and St. Agnes Academy, both in Indianapolis. She entered the Congregation Feb. 11, 1938, and professed first and...
Sister Ann Patrick McNulty
...God’s loving Providence. She was a free-spirited person because she placed her trust in God rather than in herself or in things,” said Sister Marie Kevin Tighe in her commentary for Sister Ann Patrick McNulty, who died Nov. 19. One of six children of Patrick and Ann (Doherty) McNulty, Margaret Cecelia McNulty was born Feb. 25, 1925, in Indianapolis. She attended St. Philip Neri Grade School, Indianapolis, and graduated from Providence Juniorate, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. She entered the Congregation Jan. 7,...
Sister Annette Marie Bruce
...that everyone has mentioned finding in her,” said Sister Mary Ann Phelan in her commentary for Sister Annette Marie Bruce, who died Feb. 26. Born Feb. 28, 1912, in Indianapolis, Doris Marie Bruce was one of seven children of William and Mary (Galloway) Bruce. She attended St. Patrick Grade School and St. John Academy, both in Indianapolis, before entering the Congregation Feb. 9, 1936. She earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and a master’s degree in...
Sister Tracey Horan and Faith in Indiana: working for justice
...to what the family of Sonia Aviles and her husband Elmer Peña have been through. Earlier this year, Sonia was detained by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Indianapolis and taken to the only ICE Detention Center in the state of Indiana, in Brazil, waiting to be deported. She had lived in Indianapolis for more than 20 years and has three U.S.-citizen children. Prior to being detained, Sonia had regularly attended check-in meetings with ICE officials...
Sister Barbara Marie Stritt
...commentary by sharing a brief autobiography that Sister Barbara Marie had written. Some excerpts follow: “Born on Feb. 15, 1917, in Indianapolis, I arrived just a day too late to be my dad’s Valentine or my mother’s birthday gift. I was their first child of five girls,” wrote Sister Barbara Marie, whose parents were Carl and Pearl Yeazell Stritt. Educated at St. Anthony and St. Joan of Arc elementary schools in Indianapolis, Christine Josephine Stritt attended St. John Academy and...
Sister Catherine Marie Qualters
...others who so often were motivated and encouraged by her dedication and sought her support,” wrote Sisters Ruth Johnson and Lawrence Ann Liston in their commentary for Sister Catherine Marie Qualters, who died Jan. 22. Born Mary Catherine Qualters March 13, 1930, in Indianapolis, she was one of two children of James and Catherine Laffey Qualters. Mary Catherine attended St. Anthony Grade School and St. Agnes Academy, both in Indianapolis, and entered the Congregation Feb. 2, 1950. She professed first...
Sister Mary Rosita Thewes
...a reputation for gracious hospitality. Always quiet and reserved, she gained confidence in her ability to serve others with her own special gifts. “A major change in Sister Mary Rosita’s life took place in 1968 when the auxiliary bishop of Indianapolis, Bishop George J. Biskup, came to the Woods searching for assistance in maintaining his residence, at that time in Holy Cross Parish. Sister Mary Rosita and her friend, Sister Mary Kevin Harte (RIP), were sent to Indianapolis to assist...