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Sister Carole: a witness of hope

Liza Hyatt (left) is pictured with her companion, Sister Carole Kimes, during the first 2009 orientation. Taking care of an parent who is elderly — Providence Associate Companion Sister Carole Kimes knows first-hand the reality of this experience. One of 11 children, Sister Carole resides in Indianapolis with her 85-year-old father, Bob. “My primary ministry for the past few years has been and continues to be care of my parents and now care of my father. It certainly is only...

Sister Adele Beacham (formerly Sister Joseph Therese)

...11 a.m., on Friday, August 18. Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Sister Adele to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. We welcome you to share your memories of Sister Adele in the comment section below. Sister Adele Beacham (formerly Sister Joseph Therese) Complete Ministry In Indiana: Teacher, St. Anthony School, Indianapolis (1949-50); Teacher, St. John the Baptist, Fort Wayne (1961-64); Principal, St. John the Baptist, Fort Wayne (1964-69); School Supervisor, Archdiocese of Indianapolis (1969-72); Principal, Holy Cross...

Newsnotes from fall 2022 HOPE magazine

...Cristo Rey High School dedicates new building Citing a necessity for a newer and larger building, school officials recently relocated Providence Cristo Rey High School from its facility at 75 N. Belleview Place, Indianapolis, to its new location at the former Christel House Academy South charter school building at 2717 S. East Street, Indianapolis. The move began at the end June and was official with a ribbon cutting ceremony on July 29. Several Sisters of Providence, Providence Associates and others...

Sister Charles Van Hoy

...Anthony, Indianapolis (164-70); Teacher, All Saints, Indianapolis (1970-71); Teacher/Librarian, St. Charles, Peru (1973-75); Bookkeeper/Adult Education Teacher, United Southside Community Organization, Indianapolis (1975-83); Pastoral Associate, St. Patrick/Holy Rosary Parish, Indianapolis (1983-93); Director of Activity Department, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1994-96); Coordinator of Activities, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2006-14); Volunteer, Helping Hands/Providence Food Pantry, West Terre Haute (2014-17); Residential Services, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2014-18); Prayer, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2018-2021). In Maryland: Teacher, St. Clement, Lansdowne (1971-73)....

Ministering on the frontlines

...graduating, she has ministered as a resident physician at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis. Then earlier this year, Coronavirus reared its ugly head. To date, more than 40 million souls have been affected with the virus worldwide, including more than 8 million Americans. In Indiana, nearly 150,000 people have tested positive for the virus and in Marion County, where Indianapolis is located, close to 25,000 people have tested positive, with almost 800 deaths. Sister Arrianne said she never thought her...

Sister Jody O’Neil accompanies brother on ‘Honor Flight’

...the Vietnam War Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial and then Arlington National Cemetery to witness the Changing of the Guard before heading back to Indianapolis. Family and others were encouraged to meet with all the veterans who took part in the flight following during a celebration which took place at Decatur Central High School in Indianapolis.  Mike said the trip was memorable. “It was fantastic,” he said. “It was like a once-in-a-lifetime trip. I enjoyed the entire thing. Everyone seemed so...

Former Sisters of Providence a gift to the Church and society

...the work I was doing.” After leaving she used her skills as an educator, administrator and counselor and as a consultant to human resources at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. Mary Jo says: “I was a teacher while in the community from 1965-1974.When I left the community I continued to teach in Catholic schools. In 1977 I became the director of religious education at St. Monica Parish in Indianapolis, a very large intercultural parish.” Mary Jo continues in that role...

Sister Adele Mann

...4. “She wanted you to know she loved those times and the many people who were part of her life. The relationships were genuine and delightful in so many ways. They fed her, nourished her and called her forth into great life — a life centered in God!” continued Sister Mary. Mary Ida Mann entered this world Sept. 9, 1926, in Indianapolis to John and Adeline (Miller) Mann. She was one of four children and was educated at St. Francis...

Sister Mary Helen Neff

...Sister Alexa Suelzer in her commentary for Sister Mary Helen Neff, who died March 29. “Sister Mary Helen began her growth in God’s kingdom when she was born in Indianapolis on Feb. 3, 1921, of Otto and Caroline Joerger Neff,” continued Sister Alexa. One of seven children, she attended St. Philip Neri Grade School and St. Mary Academy, both in Indianapolis. She entered the Congregation Feb. 2, 1943, and received the name Sister Marie Anthony. She professed first and perpetual...

Sisters of Providence profess perpetual vows

...Mother Theodore, of course!” Sister Arrianne recently completed medical school at Marian University in Indianapolis. While she is currently between ministries, she recently served as a doctor in residence at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Indianapolis. Sister Arrianne Whittaker Sister Arrianne said learning more about the Congregation’s charism of Providence deepened her faith in her decision to become a Sister of Providence. “We share this gift with others through works of love, mercy and justice,” Sister Arrianne said. “Through my journey,...

Sister Patty Wallace

...as children’s librarian at a public library branch of the Indianapolis- Marion County Public Library. “I love working with kids. It has been a main focus in ministry for me throughout college and high school,” she noted. Sister Patty previously worked at a Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) camp in Brown County, Ind., and at a day care for the children of drivers who competed in the annual Indianapolis 500-mile race. She has a degree in elementary education from Butler University,...

Sister Mary Evangelista Herber

Sister Mary Evangelista Herber “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” (Scripture Readings Advent to Pentecost, Carmelites of Indianapolis) “Sister Mary Evangelista Herber — Vangie — has been a special light in our world for more than 103 years. Her life and spirit were a light for us and will continue to be. She has brightened minds, hearts and spirits of literally thousands through her ministry and her witness. She personified the virtues of...