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Sister Ruth Ellen Doane
...throughout your life in so many challenging and celebrative occasions and especially in your final days and moments with us. Thank you for Acting Justly, Loving Tenderly, And Walking Humbly with your God. Funeral services for Sister Ruth took place on Monday, March 1, 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...
Sister Mary Patricia Cummings (formerly Sister Marie Janice)
...anything for one more squabble with her.” Her family was able to visit with her shortly before her death. Her niece Leslie writes, “I am so happy I was able to be with her, hold her hand, give her water and tell her what we did that day and how much I loved her. As I sat with her those last few days, as she slowly drifted away from this world, she would look into the distance and smile. She...
Parish and senior ministry during a pandemic
...tablets could join the community for the four-day retreat which Sister Connie Kramer directed for us. We invited St. Joseph Retreat Center to also promote the retreat so it reached many beyond our local area. We scheduled it for mid-January — post holiday season — as the winter blues were even more challenging this year. It benefited many seniors even beyond Indiana. Respite blessing meals Another great gift of love offered, thanks to the grant, is meal delivery for seniors...
Honoring all teachers during National Teacher Appreciation Week
This week, May 3-7, is National Teacher Appreciation Week, and specifically today, May 4, is National Teacher Appreciation Day. The Congregation realizes how difficult this school year has been. Many students were forced into different schedules, which could cause disruption in learning. Students’ teachers were in the same situation. But these students and teachers have persevered, moving forward through the most strenuous school year. Now they have almost made it through and citizens across the country are being vaccinated for...
My Indiana! Meet our new director of Mission Advancement
...a table or meeting donors without shaking their hands in gratitude. Let me tell you, the idea of following in Sister Ann Casper’s footsteps intimidated me. Yet my excitement in leading a team of marketing, communications and development professionals outweighed any nerves I felt. Our great team welcomed me with [virtual] open arms and we celebrated the day we were finally together under one roof. Presence of God My daily commute follows Highway 150 — which, by the way, runs...
Sister Mary Louise O’Connor (formerly Sister James Margaret)
...who reminded us that love “bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never ends.” Love never ends, does it, Mary Louise? Funeral services for Sister Mary Louise took place on Tuesday, May 11, in the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. A virtual Wake took place at 10:30 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Sister Mary Louise to the Sisters of...
Sister Annette Schipp
...angels into the realm of the God of Love who was the source of your loving service. Thank you for your presence with us! We count on your continued loving care for us. Funeral services for Sister Annette took place on Wednesday, July 21, at the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. A Wake took place at 9 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Sister Annette...
An unbreakable promise
...Chapel. Many recall the days when an endless line of sisters in black and white veils proceeded two-by-two on the path. They processed from the magnificent Church of the Immaculate Conception to the tiny shrine. Today, those sisters who can continue to make this outdoor procession. Others process to the shrine of Saint Ann in the Church. Both groups still sing a traditional hymn written by Sister Mary Basile O’Donnell – “Our hearts and voices raising, we cast away all...
Did you know? An award named after the late Sister Dorothy Drobis
When Sister Dorothy Drobis, SP, was preparing for her Golden Jubilee in 2002, she was excited. Many family members, friends and other Sisters of Providence were planning to attend a reception for her at the Mother Guerin High School cafeteria in River Grove, Illinois. Sister Dorothy Drobis (RIP) At the time, Sister Dorothy was living at the convent there. She was ministering as the coordinator of the memorial program at Misericordia Home, a community home for people with intellectual or...
Sister Kathleen Kelly (formerly Sister Edward Marie)
...God came to invite her to eternal life on Aug. 17, 2021. So goodbye, Kay. Now you can truly sing: My song will be with you forever, You, my light, my love, my friend. You will lead and guide me home. Funeral services for Sister Kathleen took place on Friday, August 27, 2021, at the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. A Wake took place at 10 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Memorial...
Sister Mary Ryan
...place in the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods on Tuesday, August 31. A Wake took place at 10:30 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Sister Mary to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. We welcome you to share your memories of Sister Mary in the comment section below. Sister Mary Ryan Complete Ministry In Indiana: Teacher, Holy Cross Central School, Indianapolis (1989-90); Congregation Archivist, Saint...
Journals and Letters week 50: Mother Theodore and Summit City
(Today we are discussing “Journals and Letters” page 429 to page 432 starting with Monsignor Benoit. Join us in reading a portion of Saint Mother Theodore’s writings every week.) The finish line We are fast approaching the end of our year of reading “Journals and Letters” and I offered to write one more time. Truth be told it was only a few pages of reading, so I knew it would be one of the easier assignments. I was delighted when...