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Sisters serving their country
(Note: This document was provided by the Liturgy Department and revised in 2009 with some additions made this year) Memorial Day Each year on this day, we honor our Sisters and Chaplains who have served our country in the military. The following information has been obtained from “Lest We Forget,” a book written by Sister Mary Theodosia Mug, and from Chapter XX of “Nuns of the Battlefield,” by Ellen Ryan Jolly. Two of our Chaplains at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods were servicemen....
HOPE fall 2017 — Together in mission
...Sisters of Providence ministries today An easy, graphic way to see the ministries sponsored by the Sisters of Providence today. Infographic: Did you know Sisters of Providence started … A listing of ministries and schools once run by the Sisters of Providence that are still in operation. Recurring gifts keep giving “My reason for monthly donations is appreciation for the strong educational role nuns have played in my life and that they deserve to be cared for lovingly at the...
Sister Anita Bechert
...faithful servant. Enter into the joy of your God. Funeral services for Sister Anita took place on Thursday, November 16, and Friday, November 17, in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. A Wake took place from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., on Thursday, November 16, with Vespers at 4:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial took place at 11 a.m., on Friday, November 17. We welcome you to share your memories of Sister Anita in the comment section below. ...
Sister Margaret Ann Wilson (formerly Sister Ann Gerard)
...“She was a willow of a woman with titanium strength, and I would love to have a replay of her welcome to Heaven.” Funeral services for Sister Margaret Ann took place on Monday, December 18, and Tuesday, December 19, in the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Memorial contributions in Sister Margaret Ann’s honor may be made to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. We welcome you to share your memories of Sister Margaret Ann in the comment section below....
Sister Adelaide Ortegel
...Use the lives that we’ve been given. Hope a growin’ and faith restored — Just rise up in the mornin’ in the joy of the Lord. Funeral services for Sister Adelaide took place on Wednesday, December 27, and Thursday, December 28, in the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Memorial contributions in Sister Adelaide’s honor may be made to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. We welcome you to share your memories of Sister Adelaide in the comment section below....
Sister Ann Jeanette Gootee
...now completed the good work begun in you and has truly set you free. Rejoice and be glad! Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Funeral arrangements for Sister Ann Jeanette took place on Monday, January 22, and Tuesday, January 23, at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Memorial contributions in Sister Ann Jeanette’s honor may be made to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. We welcome you to share your memories of Sister Ann Jeanette in the comment section below....
Sister Martha Steidl (formerly Sister Marie Aquinas)
...the presence of the God she served so well, and we share her joy as she enters a new stage of life, still singing a joyful song unto the Lord. Funeral services for Sister Martha took place on Thursday, March 22, in the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Memorial contributions in Sister Martha’s honor may be made to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. We welcome you to share your memories of Sister Martha in the comment section below....
Updates from the Sisters of Providence summer 2018
...The Sisters of Providence and their employees, along with students, faculty and staff of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, welcomed the official opening of a Health Services Clinic on January 8. The clinic, a partnership with Union Health Group, offers physical exams, immunizations/flu shots, health assessments and treatments, screenings and counseling for sexually transmitted diseases and more. The clinic is located on the first level of the west side of Rooney Library and its official grand opening was Friday, January 12. Making...
Sister Maureen Ann McCarthy
...Wednesday, July 11, and Thursday, July 12, at the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Memorial contributions in Sister Maureen Ann’s honor may be made to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. We welcome you to share your memories about Sister Maureen Sister Maureen Ann McCarthy Teacher for 42 years in schools in Maryland, Indiana, North Carolina, Illinois, and Texas. In Indiana: St. Paul, Sellersburg (1950-51), St. Anthony, Indianapolis (1951-54), St. Philip Neri, Indianapolis (1957-58). In Maryland: St. Clement, Lansdowne...
Sister Terese Marie Havlik
...Sister Terese Marie took place on Thursday, July 19, at the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. A Wake took place at 9 a.m., with Mass of Christian Burial taking place at 11 a.m. Memorial contributions in Sister Terese Marie’s honor may be made to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. We welcome you to share your memories of Sister Terese Marie in the comment section below. Sister Terese Marie Havlik Teacher for 55 years in schools...
Sister Elaine Doucette (formerly Sister Elaine Marie)
...enjoyed crafts and coloring books, she enjoyed going out to shop, that she loved to laugh, that she was full of love. Sister Mary Montgomery summarized it by saying, “Elaine reached a lot of other people’s hearts.” The hospice nurse was with her the last 45 minutes. Just before Elaine died, she opened her eyes, looked up, and exclaimed, “My, that’s beautiful,” and took her last breath. Funeral services for Sister Elaine took place on Thursday, August 2, and Friday,...
Sister Jean Anne Maher (formerly Sister Roberta Marie)
...some of whom are here with us today, said Sister Mary Ann Phelan in her commentary for Sister Jean Anne Maher, formerly Sister Roberta Marie, who died on Thursday, August 23, 2018, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. She was 85 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 67 years. Sister Mary Ann continued: Jean Anne attended St. Agnes Elementary School and Providence High School in Chicago, graduating in 1950. On February 2, 1951, Jean Anne entered the novitiate,...