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We gather today to remember our dear Sister Rosemary Ward, who left us so suddenly. Just why I chose these readings (Ephesians 3:14-19; Psalms 34; John 15:12, 15-17) will, I hope, become clear as I share my reflections. For now, let me just begin at the beginning, said Sister Rosemary Schmalz in her commentary for Sister Rosemary Ward, formerly Sister Sebastian, who passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, Indiana. She was 84 years...

...drastically diminished. However, she made it to her birthday on November 1. Although she was weak and not super with it, we (Terri, I and her cousin Priscilla) enjoyed every second of it. Terri and I played all her voicemails with all the birthday messages that her friends and family left for her and we read all her birthday cards to her. She was and continues to be loved. Having fun on a break are, from left, Sisters Andre Panepinto,...

...Mary Lee came to mind when the scripture passage from Romans appeared at last Monday’s reading at daily Mass. Her varied ministry career involved “bringing good news” as a teacher for 14 years — all elementary grades except first — then switching to high school for five years. She was also called upon to fill internal positions: Provincial clerical assistant for two years and printer operator at the Motherhouse for four years. A major shift occurred in her “bringing good...

...person and looked out for the spiritual needs of the Sisters.” Sister Rosemary Schmaltz recalled her teaching days with Betty. She noted: “Betty enjoyed teaching but felt that she did not do as good a job as the children deserved. She told me that she wished she could teach half days and have the other half to prepare.” Providence Associate Lorrie Scheidler declared that she first met Betty in 1982 when both of them were involved in the Pax Christi...

...prepared for you! Funeral services for Sister Regis took place on Thursday, December 17, 2020, in the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. A Virtual Wake took place at 10:30 a.m., followed by Funeral Liturgy without Eucharist at 11 a.m. We welcome you to share your memories of Sister Regis in the comment section below. Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Sister Regis to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Regis McNulty Complete Ministry...

...and a milkshake! That’s a GREAT memory in our family!” It seems fitting to close this commentary with one final observation from Martha Ann’s family: “The way Sister Martha Ann/Aunt Mary reflected God’s love to everyone was so comforting to all of her family. She knew Providence and lived every day to the fullest. Whether she was teaching, making candy, playing a game, passing mail, listening or visiting, she always filled her day with love and attention to detail. She...

...from a young age; her faith was strong … it carried her … it surrounded her … it emboldened her to action. I think you all would agree, said Sister Jan Craven in her commentary for Sister Catherine White, who passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. She was 73 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 36 years. Sister Jan continued: What Cathy was anxious about was her first name … there...

...enjoying new life in the place Jesus prepared for you. Funeral services for Sister Emily took place on Monday, February 8, 2021, in the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. A virtual wake took place at 10:30 a.m., followed by funeral liturgy without Eucharist at 11 a.m. We welcome you to share your memories of Sister Emily in the comment section below. Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Sister Emily to the Sisters of Providence of...

...life and service, years always grounded in love of God and others. May she now rest in Love’s arms for all eternity. Funeral services for Sister Charles took place on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, in the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. A virtual wake took place at 10:30 a.m., followed by funeral liturgy without Eucharist at 11 a.m. We welcome you to share your memories of Sister Charles in the comment section below. Memorial contributions may...

...peace to those who welcomed her on her journeys. Her interest in her ancestry led her to Canada on three different occasions and also to Ireland. She traveled to Rome for the canonization and planned a trip to China for her band members to celebrate their Golden Jubilee. And these were just her major journeys, said Sister Ann Casper in her commentary for Sister Suzanne Smith, formerly Sister Louis, who passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods,...