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Sister Patricia Geis (formerly Sister Anna Marie)
...will greet Patty with open arms on this her final adventure, her transition into eternal life. Funeral services for Sister Patricia took place on Monday, April 24, and Tuesday, April 25, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. A Wake took place from 2:30-4:30 p.m., on Monday, April 24, followed by commentary. Mass of Christian Burial took place at 11 a.m., on Tuesday, April 25. Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Sister Patricia to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods....
Earth Day Every Day: Earth Defenders unite
...you can volunteer your time, money or other resources. Even helping share awareness of their goals and missions helps. These organizations rely on aid and support to continue creating healthier communities for all us to live in. It starts local but when all of us unite in our own communities we will start to see the difference spread across the planet. Earth Day Every Day For a listing of organizations and additional resources visit our website. Earth Day Every Day...
A reflection for Mother’s Day
Providence Associates co-director Debbie Dillow shared this reflection with Providence Associates and Sisters so we wanted to share this Mother’s Day reflection with all of you. Happy Mother’s Day! As I sat reflecting on Mother’s Day many things came to mind. I remember back as a little girl making Mother’s Day cards in school that I would take home to give to my mom on Mother’s Day. We would go to church in the morning and return home for a...
Oral history: Sister Joann Quinkert the justice advocate
...Mother Theodore’s counsel that you’ll be just as close or closer to God teaching the children all day long as kneeling in the chapel all day long. Sister Joann Quinkert leaves no doubt that Providence has guided her from a young age to accomplish everything she has been able to accomplish. She credits God and community, a loving and devout family, support from the Sisters of Providence. “Community has freed me and supported me in my choices. It has given...
Christmas Mourning
...some small child’s Christmas ornament on it. Then on Christmas Eve, in the afternoon we would take this spray of greenery to the cemetery, place it on Billy’s grave, say a prayer for him and tell him we loved him and would miss him when we went home to share Christmas presents together. Also, because Billy loved birthday cakes, my mother would make Billy’s favorite birthday cake on his Christmas Eve birthday, which we would enjoy as part of our...
A Mother’s Day Prayer
On Sunday, May 8, mothers will be honored by their families and children as Americans celebrate Mother’s Day. The modern American holiday was first celebrated in 1908. The holiday was created by Anna Jarvis, who had conducted a memorial for her mother at St. Andrew’s Methodist Church in Grafton, West Virginia. The celebration of mothers became a national holiday in 1914. The Sisters of Providence want to honor all mothers and Mary Mother of God this week with this prayer,...
Sisters of Providence celebrate Senior Jubilees
...Day Care (1995-98), Indianapolis: Retreat Ministry/Music and Art Specialist, A Caring Place Adult Day Care (1998-99), Indianapolis: Music and Art Specialist, A Caring Place Adult Day Care (1999-2005), Indianapolis: Special program for memory loss residents, Lakeview Manor Healthcare (2005-08), and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods: Activities Coordinator for Providence and Owens Halls (2008-2015). Sister Arlene Knarzer is a native of Indianapolis. Currently, she ministers in grant research, data analysis and accounting at Guerin College Preparatory High School, River Grove, Ill., and the Special...
Sister Pauline Brockelsby
...in still greater measure. Darkened days of rainsoft quietude bring Joy in giving and receiving, in pain And loss – as tears fall Time heals, transforms. A second Spring – Love knows where Spring grows And life is forever. Funeral services for Sister Pauline took place on Tuesday, July 31, and Wednesday, August 1, at the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Memorial contributions in Sister Pauline’s honor may be made to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. We welcome...
Sister Mary Adrian Jaroch
...gone before her. She now knows the fullness of God’s love. May she indeed rest in peace and finally enjoy health and find wholeness. Funeral services for Sister Mary Adrian took place on Wednesday, Oct. 9, and Thursday, Oct. 10, at the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. We welcome you to share your memories of Sister Mary Adrian in the comment section below. Memorial contributions in Sister Mary Adrian’s honor may be made to the Sisters of...
Sister Edna Scheller
...of birth and date of death. The poem popularized the phrase, “Live your dash,” i.e., spend each day with passion and purpose, or as Jesus put it, spend each day “bearing fruit that will abide.” And Edna certainly did that! She was always for others and inspired others by “living her dash.” She is remembered for “fruit that abides” – her life of joy, compassion, service, and kindness. Edna Mae Scheller was born May 28, 1932, in Evansville, Ind., to...
Sister Margaret Nau (formerly Sister Jude Ann)
...the nurses and other caregivers, and the doctors are each God’s face and hands supporting and caring for them.” It was at Christ Hospital that Peggy herself came to experience God’s face and hands supporting and caring for her. It was unusual for her not to show up for her lunch date on her Monday day off, but when she didn’t show up for work on Tuesday, March 4, 2013, concerned co-workers broke into her apartment to find her on...
Sister Rita Clare Gerardot
I have chosen to write my commentary on my mother’s birthday as she was the greatest influence in my life. Lillian Ternet was born in 1888, an only child. She lived her entire life in a small French settlement known as Besancon near Fort Wayne, Indiana, wrote Sister Rita Clare Gerardot in her commentary, which was given by Sister Ann Casper, for Sister Rita Clare Gerardot, who passed away on Monday, June 20, 2022, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. Sister Rita...