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Pictorial book honoring the Sisters of Providence to be issued later this year!
The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College began preparations for their 175th anniversary in 2014. The year-long celebration officially began on Oct. 22, 2014, on Foundation Day, with the theme of “Rooted for Tomorrow.” During the year-long celebration, several events have taken place. And now, The Tribune Star is in the process of creating a pictorial book, “175 Years,” featuring and honoring both the Sisters of Providence and the college. The book will highlight the past,...
Water Poem
The day God created me I could not get her to stop jumping up and down with ecstatic glee. My gifts were positively kaleidoscopic. I had a myriad of awesome credentials for ministry. I could cleanse and heal, warm and cool, quench thirst and put out fires. I might calm a stressed spirit and kindle a spark of wonder in a human eye. I could be home, shelter and life giver. With great delight I will ripple and flow, run...
Sister Marie Victoria Podesta
...lived with Marie Victoria many years ago in Robstown, Texas. We all worked hard, with the school, the parish, CCD in another parish, the neighbors and other folks around us, worked hard, as all of us did. But what I remember about her is her sense of humor, her funny remarks, and her ability to lighten things up. Sometimes, that was exactly what we needed! Marie Victoria returned to reside at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods in 2011. She served as a volunteer...
‘Change our politics and not just our policies’
...stops. The following is from Sister Arrianne, who attended the Sept. 18, Nuns on the Bus town hall meeting in Indianapolis: Sister Arrianne Whittaker “Sister Simone Campbell led us in a discussion to bring to light the particular justice concerns of our community and ways we may be able to help solve these issues. “… I think the most inspiring thing to me was to listen to the wisdom which was gleaned from the group as we talked about issues...
Retired sisters share Saint Mother Theodore and her home
...second language, Spanish, while giving tours. “There isn’t always much opportunity to speak Spanish to groups, but when I do, it’s fun to see the faces of the people light up. They might not expect a woman my age to be able to speak their native language [fluently].” Sister Rosemary Nudd leads a tour for students from Guerin Catholic High School in Noblesville, Indiana. Sister Rosemary Nudd Walking through the Shrine of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin today, a person can...
Bridging transition and loss
...controversial and very painful. As a mostly African-American church, the population had shifted during the 1980s and early 1990s during the “white flight” of Chicago’s west side. Sister Joseph Ellen was uniquely situated during these decades, as she continued in ministry at the school and church before, during and after the changes in the neighborhood. “During my time at St. Angela’s, so many things changed. They changed within the parish. They changed culturally. I changed quite a bit,” she said....
Every day an adventure for Sister Betty Smigla
...with them toward solutions. That’s what they’re looking for. We have fun on the way too, you know. We talk about everything. I tell the guards [when we go through security], “Remember me when you’re leaving – I don’t look cute in stripes going the other way.” Whatever I can do to keep things fun, lighten it up. The word is on the street now. They’re sending their friends if they have a problem or a situation. That’s a sign...
Reinventing ourselves as Sisters of Providence
...the Office of Catholic Education. Then God’s voice invited me to become the editor of the Catholic New World and through relationships I developed there to reinvent myself once again by accepting the challenge of being the communications director for a province of the Society of the Divine Word, an international community of men. At times along the path, inspired by God, I took lighthearted detours with another SP to minister as a storyteller, clown and puppeteer and to share...
Our Rights. Our Freedoms. Always.
...“Our Rights. Our Freedoms. Always.” a year-long campaign to shine a light on the inalienable and inherent rights of global citizens – now, and always. According to the UN promoters, “Our Rights. Our Freedoms. Always.” revolves around the timeless themes of rights and freedom and the relevance of the work that continues in securing and ensuring them. FREEDOM, underpins the International Bill of Human Rights – freedom from fear, freedom of speech, freedom of worship and freedom from want. The...
2015 Senior Jubilee Reflection
...of other persons. But don’t think you can rest on your laurels, Jubilarians. For now you model Elizabeth, “who in her old age conceived a son.” You still are called to bring life and hope into our troubled world. As our Elizabeth, you too, no matter how or where or when, will conceive life and light to ease the burdens of others … “for nothing is impossible with God.” Happy Jubilee you “favored ones,” whom we celebrate and honor and...
The Sisters of Providence go to St. Patrick School
...all so welcoming, dedicated and supportive.” For many years, Sister Mary Ryan ministered as a librarian and worked with many children. On Feb. 1, she met with the 5-year-old students. On Feb. 1, Sister Mary Ryan met with 5-year-olds at St. Patrick School as part of National Catholic Schools Week. “I have done vocation talks in the past, but not with kindergarten,” she said. “They were a delight to be with. They were so enthusiastic and eager to ask and...
Sister Amata Dugan
...dance on the table, to the delight of everyone, except Helen’s father, who, when he heard of it, told the ladies never to take her there again. Helen entered the Congregation on Feb. 2, 1950, and was given the religious name, Amata. She was received into the novitiate that same year, made her first profession in 1952 and professed final vows in 1957, all on the feast of the Assumption, August 15. She received bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education,...