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In the Footsteps of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
...sanctuary. Begun in the 8th century, we stepped into over 1,000 of years of history. Breathtaking! Those who stayed in the ancient village enjoyed the many tourist shops and cafes. World War II memorial at Normandy Beach We stayed in Bayeux to witness the incredible tapestry that depicts the conquest of England by William, the Duke of Normandy in 1066. It is indeed something to see. Then we experienced the sobering events of D-Day with our visits to Pointe du...
Sisters take part in monument unveiling
...next to the monument for Frederick Douglass in Terre Haute. Douglass visited Terre Haute many times during his lifetime and was the first African-American man to stay in the Terre Haute House, which was located where the Hilton Garden Inn now stands. “It was quite an event,” Sister Paula said. “It was Valentine’s Day and for those of us who follow Christian tradition, it was also Ash Wednesday, the first day of the Lenten Season. It’s a day of love...
Providence spirituality in action: Sister Kathleen Desautels and 8th Day Center for Justice
...but had never heard of 8th Day. 8th Day Center for Justice 8th Day Center for Justice was founded in 1974 by six religious congregations, including the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods and the Claretian Missionaries. 8th Day is missioned “to act as a critical alternative voice to oppressive systems and to work actively to change those systems.” Today, 36 member congregations of Catholic religious and countless partners support the mission and work at 8th Day. (Learn more at...
Reflecting on National Day of Prayer
...In April of that year, President Harry Truman issued a bill, approved by Congress. It declared that the President of the United States annually designate the first Thursday in May as a national day of prayer. Prayer’s power recognized in times of distress? In 1988, the rationale for the National Day of Prayer was stated in this way: “A day when adherents of all great religions could unite in prayer and that it may one day bring renewed respect for...
Sending out a ‘Thank You’ in anticipation of School Principals’ Day!
...day after day when faculty were ill. For the past year, they have also been called on to “minister to” in a unique way, whether students and faculty were in the building or working remotely. They have comforted students whose family member died of COVID-19; encouraged students who struggled to stay focused at a computer all day; assisted parents in figuring out how to manage both working from home and assisting their children as they tried to learn at home;...
Oral history: The little things with Sister Lois Ann Stoiber
...are my days off.” And her mother, although she didn’t drive, would have that day to visit friends or shop or do whatever she chose. That ‘day off’ was a model adopted by relatives and friends. A wonderful childhood “I had a wonderful childhood! Our neighborhood, especially a two-block area, was known as ‘incubator row’ because so many of us were the same age.” A carefree childhood included a swimming pool nearby that was part of a strip mine, complete...
For Sister Suzanne, prayer is life
...a nearby sun porch for communal prayer. “And I treasure that. That’s important to me,” she says. Friday mornings she spends an hour in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel praying before the Eucharist. Sister Suzanne Buthod prays with her Bible during quiet prayer time. How much time does she spend each day in prayer? “Well, the morning offering includes everything: prayers, works, joys and sufferings,” she says. In that sense, her whole day becomes prayer. “Prayer is all-permeating, inclusive. Prayer is...
Sister Marie Alexis Geiger
...in 1962 with a bachelor’s degree in education and earned a master’s degree in education from Marquette University in 1967. Sister Marie Alexis taught grades two through eight in schools in Indiana, Illinois and Washington, D.C. IN addition to being an excellent teacher, she was a talented baton twirler. So at St. Francis Borgia in Chicago, she taught baton and paraded with Sister Carol Nolan and her students on State Street on Christmas Day, St. Patrick’s Day and Columbus Day....
Sister Charles Ellen Turk
...before. Funeral services for Sister Charles Ellen took place on Monday, January 6, and Tuesday, January 7, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. We welcome you to share your memories of Sister Charles Ellen in the comment section below. Memorial contributions in Sister Charles Ellen’s honor may be made to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Charles Ellen Turk Complete Ministry In Indiana: Teacher/Principal, St. Ann, Indianapolis (1950-55); Teacher, Principal, St. Matthew, Indianapolis (1958-61); Teacher, Ladywood-St. Agnes, Indianapolis (1973-75); Guidance Director,...
Sister Regina Norris (formerly Sister Regina Clare)
...mother records that she was a very stubborn child. One method of discipline they tried was to give her five pennies at the beginning of each day. When she was misbehaving, she had to give up a penny. Her mother writes, “I don’t believe you ever got a whole nickel. One day, you were extra mean, and I had taken two of your pennies and you came to me with your bank and said, ‘Here, take my other pennies because...
Sister Marianne Mader (formerly Sister Ann Eugene)
...her grandparent’s farm in the summers, of her grandmother going to Mass every day, praying from a German prayer book, and writing in her journal. Marianne herself made journaling a central part of her life, and when life got difficult, she would image her grandmother’s porch and go there to calm down and rest. All her life, Marianne cherished her close-knit, supportive family. She was there for every baptism, birthday, graduation, first communion, wedding and holiday. She was always concerned...
St. Mary of Magdala: Apostle to the Apostles
...bearer of the news of Jesus’ resurrection to the other apostles. However, not until Pope Francis elevated her memorial status in the Liturgy to an official feast day on July 22 did the entire Roman Church acknowledge the canonical recognition of St. Mary of Magdala. The collect for her July 22 feast day reads: “The importance of this (Mary of Magdala’s announcement of the Resurrection) continues today in the Church, as is evident in the new evangelization, which seeks to...