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What do sisters do all day?
...College, Woods Day Care/Pre-School, Providence Cristo Rey High School in Indianapolis and Guerin Prep High School outside of Chicago. The outside of Providence Cristo Rey High School in Indianapolis, a sponsored institution of the Sisters of Providence. It is a Catholic, coeducational, college-preparatory secondary school offering a unique educational experience to students with economic need. Some of our sisters work in the schools. We also have Guerin Outreach Ministries. These ministries include teaching migrant workers in California how to speak...
Sister Anne Doherty (formerly Sister Dennis)
...was thinking! We can only imagine during her many years of ministry how many people left Anne’s presence “refreshed,” having found “rest for their souls.” Teresa Anne Doherty was born May 6, 1928, to Patrick Doherty and Hannah C. Byrne Doherty. Anne was one of seven children and grew up in what was often described in some circles as a typical Irish-Catholic family. In fact, in 1984, she received the President’s Award from the Ancient Order of Hibernians in Indianapolis,...
Sister Lucille Nolan (formerly Sister Mary Lucille)
...Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. We welcome you to share your memories of Sister Lucille in the comment section below. Sister Lucille Nolan (formerly Sister Mary Lucille) Complete Ministry In Indiana: Teacher, St. Bridget, Indianapolis (1950); Teacher, St. Ann, Terre Haute (1955-56); Teacher, Cathedral Grade School and Holy Cross, Indianapolis (1968-69); Ministry to the Homebound, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods and West Terre Haute (2018-2022); Prayer, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2022-23). In Texas: Teacher, St. John, Robstown (1950-51; 1956-61). In North Carolina: Teacher, Blessed Sacrament, Burlington (1951-54). In...
Sister Joan Zlogar (formerly Sister Joseph Bernard)
...Indiana: Teacher, St. John High School, Loogootee (1966-69); Teacher, Washington Catholic High School, Washington (1973-74); Provincial Treasurer, St. Gabriel Province, Indianapolis (1978-85); Student/Administrative Assistant, Cathedral High School, Indianapolis (1985-86); Assistant Planned Giving Manager, Office of Congregational Advancement, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1997-1999); Planned Giving Manager/Coordinator of St. Columbkille Alumnae, Office of Congregational Advancement, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1999-2011); Volunteer, St. Ann Clinic, Union Hospital, Terre Haute (2012-13); Volunteer/Surgery Hostess, Wabash Valley Health Center, Union Hospital (2014-17); Volunteer/Receptionist, Union Hospital (2017-19); Prayer, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2019)....
Sister Therese Whitsett
...in Peru, South America. Since 1979 her ministries have continued to involve education with the Hispanic community. Dream ministry Sister Therese Whitsett teaches English as a new language to children at St. Philip Neri School in Indianapolis. Currently Sister Therese teaches English as a new language at St. Philip Neri School in Indianapolis. “It’s my dream ministry,” she says. “I can have contact with every grade level. I love being able to help the children and also speak with their...
‘We Are Still In’
...included the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, the National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus (Indianapolis), Sacred Heart Franciscan Friary (Indianapolis), Our Lady of Victory Missionary Sisters (Huntington), Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, the University of Notre Dame, Holy Cross International Justice Office (Notre Dame), Sisters of Holy Cross (Notre Dame), Holy Family Friary (Oldenburg), the Sisters of Saint Francis of Oldenburg and Oldenburg Academy. According to CCC, throughout the remainder of summer and heading to the Global Climate Action Summit,...
Sister Cordelia Moran (formerly Sister Ann de Sales)
...has preceded Sister Cordelia in death, and by much younger brother, Chris, who was forever the apple of Sister Cordelia’s eye. She enjoyed Chris and his wife, Cheryl, and all their children so lovingly. We are grateful for your presence with us at this time. Sister Cordelia grew up and attended school in Adrian, Mich., although she was baptized as an infant at St. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis. She would return to Indiana as a student at Saint...
Sister Marie Agatha Vonderheide
...for her older sister, who was living in Indianapolis at the time, to stay with her due to health issues. Sister Marie Agatha and her sister moved back to Indianapolis in 1999. This photograph was provided by Art, Wanda and Brooke Criss. After her sister died, Sister Marie Agatha retired and moved to Providence Hall, before staying at Lourdes Hall, Mother Theodore Hall south and Mother Theodore Hall east. The funeral mass took place Thursday, March 20, at the Church...
Grateful for all who have served this Memorial Day
...when the family’s, and collectively the nation’s grief was new and overwhelming? Somehow, over time, as grief is apt to do, the day went from a solemn and reflective time of laying flowers upon graves to shopping and outdoor barbecues and even the Indianapolis 500. There is also a connection between the Sisters of Providence and the Civil War. On May 17, 1861, a small group of Sisters of Providence took charge at the City Hospital in Indianapolis to begin...
Two sisters profess first, perpetual vows
...Sister Arrianne Whitaker prior to the first vows ceremony Sunday, June 29. While she currently lives in Indianapolis, Sister Arrianne hails from Germantown, Wis. She just recently concluded her novitiate, a two-year formation program with the Sisters of Providence. According to Sister Janice, during this first year of the novitiate program, the canonical novice focuses her time on studying scripture and spirituality, participating more deliberately in communal and private prayer, and continuing the discernment process of the call to religious...
Two sisters profess first, perpetual vows
...“This is a special year,” Sister Jenny said. “Sisters continue their ministry, but they are focused on continued discernment for final preparation for vows. It’s a very important process taken very seriously.” While Sister Su-Hsin’s path is nearing closure, Sister Arrianne’s is in the earlier stages. On Sunday, Sister Arrianne professed first vows as a Sister of Providence. [portfolio_slideshow id=39253] While she currently lives in Indianapolis, Sister Arrianne hails from Germantown, Wis. She just recently concluded her novitiate, a two-year...
Oral history: Sister Joann Quinkert the justice advocate
...to go to confession. I would get on my bike and ride to church.” Equality for all Sister Joann has degrees in education: a bachelor’s from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and a master’s from Indiana State University. She was a teacher and then principal for 26 years. She served schools in Indiana, teaching or administering in Fort Wayne, Sellersburg, Washington, and Indianapolis. First profession as a Sister of Providence. Sister Joann Quinkert, back right. 25th year jubilee as Sisters of Providence....