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Sister Laura Parker
...can get lost in a book hobby: my newest, knitting heroine: Dorothy Day music: Kenny G holiday: 4th of July dessert: Jello with Cool Whip time of day: sunset, preferably watching it at the lake front season: The coming of spring. I start the countdown at the beginning of March. childhood activity: riding my bike, swinging on a swing, touching the sky course in school: history, I love learning about peoples’ struggles, their strengths and their achievements author: Jodi Picoult...
Construction is underway toward a shrine for Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
...Saint Mother Theodore Guerin at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods stop to look at the plans for the new shrine which will include museum-like exhibits and memorializes the spiritual and historic journey of Saint Mother Theodore’s life. “I also love the way the shrine is designed to convey a journey. Mother Theodore’s journey is used as guide and model for each of us as we make our journey in life — in following the calls of our hearts, the desire for God, however...
Sister Bernice Kuper (formerly Sister Ann Bernice)
...of silence, she told me to go about my canonical novice business for three days – living as if I were going to leave, as if I had made the decision. At the end of those three days, live three days as if I had made the decision to stay. I was to come back to see her on day seven to let her know what I was going to do, Sister Denise continued. What I decided is obvious –...
Rooted in Providence – love and devotion
...is that our sisters fly in comfort for the long flights). By establishing this endowment for the Sisters of Providence, Emil feels he has provided a “permanent memorial in memory of one who loved and admired Sisters of Providence and who was forever grateful for the role they played in her life.” As a result of his generous memorial gift, Emil and Viola were recognized with the Rooted in Providence award at the 2018 Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Donor Dinner....
World AIDS Day: Sisters respond to AIDS epidemic, part 2
...an AIDS defining illness. It was an emotionally depleting ministry. Sister Anita This section of the AIDS Memorial Quilt has a panel for Sister Anita’s grand-nephew, Timothy. Sister Anita Bechert lost her grand-nephew to AIDS in 1992. The family created a panel in his memory for the AIDS Memorial Quilt. When it came to Terre Haute in April 1994, Sister Anita was there to see it for herself. Not only did she see it, but she also served as a...
A reflection for Memorial Day 2020
...all 10 fingernails painted with bright red polish, and four tight pin curls in his hair. Each buddy offered a plausible, laughable explanation, but he was never quite convinced. He did, however, plead for nail polish remover with promises of good behavior to all the nurses. Yes, our best and brightest. Many of whom still carry the scars of those days. Some came home accompanied by a military companion and chaplain. Dreams of future and wishes were laid to rest....
Sister Ann Stephen Stouffer
...principal at St. Anthony’s. Over all these assignments, Mother Theodore’s maxim: “Love the children first, and then teach them,” was intuitive to her. She told an interviewer, “I can’t imagine myself not working with children. Maybe that is because today was the first day back to school and I got so many hugs.” She expressed her philosophy this way: “I’ve been so convinced for a long time that education is the way these children can find a future of hope,...
Sister Joan Matthews (formerly Sister Ignatius)
“O God, I will sing a new song to you.” These words appear on Sister Joan’s memorial card and so fit who she was in this life and who she is now as she sings God’s praises forever, said Sister Mary Beth Klingel in her commentary for Sister Joan Matthews, formerly Sister Ignatius, who passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. She was 93 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 75 years....
On healing touch and the wall at the border
...to see and learn about a portion of the wall and many experiences that people have at the wall. During the walk we also encountered the memorial site of a teenager, José Antonio Elena Rodriguez. He had been shot 13 times at the wall by a U.S. Border Patrol Agent. His death occurred 10 years ago. The memorial for his anniversary of death took place a few days before I arrived. Sister Tracey told us that School of America Watch...
Sister Celeste Tsai
...all who dwell in this house may love thee much, may love one another and may never forget why they came here.” Tsai Shone, XieXie! Tien zhu bao you ni.” Sister Celeste, thank you. God bless you! Funeral services for Sister Celeste took place at 9:55 p.m., EST, on Friday, September 8, 2023, and 9:55 a.m., on Saturday, September 9, in Taiwan. Services took place in the Our Lady of Providence Chapel at Providence University, Shalu, Taiwan. A Memorial Liturgy...
Sisters of Providence and Providence Associates Memorial 2024
Here is a video of Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, and Providence Associates who have passed away in the past year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZHw_MObyEo...
Sister Marilyn Trobaugh (formerly Sister Robert Louise)
...Thank you for the example you have been to all of us, and may we do likewise! Funeral Information Funeral services for Sister Marilyn took place on Wednesday, May 28, and Thursday, May 29, at the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. A Wake took place from 2:30-4:30 p.m., on Wednesday, May 28. Mass of Christian Burial was at 11 a.m., on Thursday, May 29. Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Sister Marilyn to the Sisters of...