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Sister Evelyn Ovalles reflects on Saint Mary-of-the-Woods and home
...It is where I feel nourished in mind, body and spirit. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods gives me that sense of wonderment for its beauty and peace. Sisters Evelyn Ovalles and Mary Montgomery getting ready to sled down the hill at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods When did Saint Mary-of-the-Woods become a home to you? I first saw the Woods when I came for a discernment weekend April 18-20, 1996. As I was walking back from St. Joe’s lake I had this uncanny feeling, sort of...
Margaret Heese
...to the mother house in Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, you would find her in the sewing room mending all the necessary items for the sisters living on the campus. Sister Margaret Heese (formerly Sister Margaret Bernard) Complete Ministry In Illinois: Teacher, St. Sylvester, Chicago (1950-54); Teacher, St. Andrew, Chicago (1955-58). In Indiana: Teacher, St. Thomas, Indianapolis (1958-60); Archives Staff, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2001-02); Providence Hall Sewing Room, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2002-2023). In Oklahoma: Teacher, Immaculate Conception, Tulsa (1960-65). In Texas: Teacher, St. John, Robstown...
Sister Anne Marita Wynne
...all, but she was welcoming to any and all. In her quiet way, she drew others to her and embraced them warmly,” said Sister Denise Wilkinson in her commentary for Sister Anne Marita Wynne, who died May 27. Mary Irene Wynne and her twin brother, Matthew, entered this world April 1, 1916, in St. Augustine, Ill., to Matthew and Mary (Tanney) Wynne. Matthew died shortly after his birth. She had seven other siblings. Mary Irene attended several grade schools and...
Sister Amadeus Rolinger
Sister Amadeus Rolinger “ … I was thirsty and you gave me drink … .” (Matthew 25:35) “The words of Matthew’s Gospel can be seen exemplified in the life of Sister Amadeus. We can safely infer from her life that she truly understood the message contained in Matthew,” said Sister Mary Roger Madden in her commentary for Sister Amadeus Rolinger, who died Aug. 10. One of nine children born to Louis and Odelia (Schiestel) Rolinger, Emma Henrietta Rolinger entered this...
Sister Angela Garlat
Sister Angela Garlat “Let the little children alone, and do not stop them from coming to me, for it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs.” (Matthew 19:14) “This reading from Matthew seems especially poignant and appropriate for Sister Angela as we reflect on her life of 96 years and her ministry to young children spanning more than a half a century. She, who remained a delightful child at heart all her life, had only a...
Sculptures, picnics, Sisters of Providence and Providence Associates
...Sister Joan Matthews and Sister Teresa Costello along for the fun ride! Sisters and associates processing to the dedication. Posing with the statue of Saint John Paul II at Resurrection Cemetery in Chicago are, from left, PA Sheila Donis, Sister My Huong Pham, PA Teresa Clark, PA Candidate Cindy Montgomery, PA Debbie Dillow, Sister Dorothy Ellen Wolsiffer, PA Peggy Balensuela, Sisters Mary Moloney, Joni Luna, Ann Paula Pohlman, Teresa Costello and Joan Matthews. Picnic #2, homebound. Seven Woods Park, Chicago....
Providence Associate and Sisters of Providence picnic and statue dedication
Picnic #2, homebound. Seven Woods Park, Chicago. Picnic #1 on the way down in Earl Park, Indiana. From left, Sisters Dorothy Ellen Wolsiffer, Rose Marita Riordan, Teresa Costello, Joni Luna, Ann Paula Pohlman, Providence Associate Candidate Cindy Montgomery, Sister Joan Matthews, Sheila Donis, Sister My Huong Pham and Debbie Dillow. Posing with the statue of Saint John Paul II at Resurrection Cemetery in Chicago are, from left, PA Sheila Donis, Sister My Huong Pham, PA Teresa Clark, PA Candidate Cindy...
Week 3: Walking through Lent with Saint Mother Theodore
...burdens hard to carry and lay them on people’s shoulders, but they will not lift a finger to move them.” – Matthew 23:3-4 “Have courage. Pray, pray much for yourself, for your mission, for that erring city, but resign yourself to what it will please God to order, and try not to let these contradictions have any influence on your dealings with your companions. This is not asking little. Indeed it is very difficult, and it requires an uncommon virtue,...
February 12, 2023: Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Gospel: Matthew 5:17-37 Jesus said to his disciples: “Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets. I have come not to abolish but to fulfill. Amen, I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or the smallest part of a letter will pass from the law, until all things have taken place. Therefore, whoever breaks one of the least of these commandments and teaches others to do swill...
February 19, 2023: Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Gospel: Matthew 5:38-48 Jesus said to his disciples: “You have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. But I say to you, offer no resistance to one who is evil. When someone strikes you on your right cheek, turn the other one as well. If anyone wants to go to law with you over your tunic hand over your cloak as well. Should anyone press you into service for one mile,...
June 18, 2023: Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Gospel: Matthew 9:36–10:8 At the sight of the crowds, Jesus’ heart was moved with pity for them because they were troubled and abandoned, like sheep without a shepherd. Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest.” Then he summoned his twelve disciples and gave them authority over unclean spirits to drive them out and to cure every disease and every...
Seven celebrate 70 years as Sisters of Providence
...at the Aspirancy High School at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1963-1964); at Ladywood High School and Ladywood-St. Agnes High School (1966-1972); as an LPN at several Indianapolis facilities (1973-1976) and in Adult Education at United Southside Community Organization (1976-1981). When she returned to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods in 1997 she served for 7 years on the residential services staff. Sister now has a special prayer ministry at the motherhouse. Sister Ann Kevin O’Connor taught at St. Charles School, Bloomington (1954-1955) and at St. Matthew...