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Sister Susanne Gallagher
...life? How do you live out her legacy today? A. I’m grateful for the books that have been written about Mother Theodore’s life. I can relate well with the challenge she faced to provide for those in need. I had an overwhelming experience of her presence when Sister Diane Ris brought a relic of Mother Theodore to my place of ministry, the SPRED Center. We met to pray together, our hands encompassing the relic. Since that experience I have a...
First Journal of Travel (by Saint Mother Theodore Guerin)
Note: This is a prayer, written by Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, we are praying for General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski and Vicar Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp as they travel to Ruille sur Loir to attend the General Chapter of the Sisters of Providence from Ruille sur Loir. We ask that all Sisters of Providence and Providence Associates pray for both Sister Dawn and Sister Jeanne for save travels during this historic journey. Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Voyage to America The moment...
Sister Suzanne Smith (formerly Sister Louis)
...the community were extremely difficult because of her mother’s lack of acceptance of her call. Her mother wanted grandchildren! Her dad was very accepting and supportive and came to all the reception and vow ceremonies to celebrate with Suzanne. Mrs. Smith would come with her husband, but never spoke with Suzanne. This went on for several years and somehow or other, her mother one day came around. Sister Suzanne earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and...
Sister Marsha Speth
...to worry and doubt, God continues to say, “Trust me and my gift of love this day.” So, what would I say to a woman considering life as a woman religious today? Well, if you are asking the question, explore it. Certainly there are many options for women today and it is sometimes difficult to sort out the many voices in one’s own heart. Prayer and the companionship of a spiritual guide are essential. It also helps to get to...
Sister Barbara Doherty (formerly Sister Vincent Ferrer)
...Like these flowers, Barbara consistently and whole-heartedly turned to the bright and steady light of Providence. 2009: Sister Barbara Doherty, who conceived the idea and was the driving force behind the Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Fest 2009, is presented with flowers in gratitude for her efforts. The presentation was made by Sister Susan Paweski, who portrayed Saint Mother Theodore Sunday. She said of herself: “Providence is at the center of my being. I live it. I know I am a...
Sandra Scroggins: “Thank you Mother Theodore”
...treatment and trials. Also that month Mother Theodore Guerin was canonized in Rome. In the months that followed I was the recipient of many prayers for healing by the Sisters of Providence. In fact, a dear friend who is Presbyterian had a dream about Mother Theodore, who told her not to worry about me because I was going to be okay! That was eight years ago and I am completely healed. Thank you Mother Theodore and the Sisters of Providence!...
Sister Joann Quinkert
Updated August 2022 Current ministry: at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Years in the Congregation: 68 In some ways, Sister Joann Quinkert may have a parallel experience with Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, foundress of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of- the-Woods. When Mother Theodore came to the United States in 1840, she found very humble living conditions. There was no convent. A dense forest surrounded her. Resources were limited or non-existent. A mission to serve God’s people waited to be fulfilled. When...
Sister Regis McNulty
...worked after graduation and all the time she was working, her mother advised her to save her money so she could buy a fur coat, the fashion of that era. So, Regis very carefully did save her money, using her savings to buy clothing and other articles and to pay her travel from Boston to enter the Sisters of Providence Maryhurst novitiate in Rockville, Md. – against her mother’s wishes. She entered the Congregation on Feb. 11, 1948, and was...
Against All Odds: Focus on Sister Winifred Patrice O’Donovan, SP
...two hours daily and on Sundays always after Mass. When a mother brought a dying baby, I would ask Sister if there was danger of death and if so, I would (ask to) baptize the child warning her to come tomorrow and let us see the child. When the mother returned, she would say the child died at such an hour. Then we would offer our sympathy in Chinese to one another. ‘Thank God another soul in heaven.’” For Sister...
Bon Voyage: Prayers for safe travels
...Jeanne prepare to leave for France. Today the leadership team gathered at the Shrine of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin to pray for General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski and Vicar Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp, before they left for France. Sisters at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods concluded the prayer by praying our Prayer of Reunion, prayed still today daily by our sisters and those in France. You too are invited to pray for our beloved travelers and successful meetings over the next two weeks in...
Sister Mary Ann Stewart
...been good for me. Yes, I would do it again. No, it was not what I expected,” she said. “I have hope for the future that religious life is going to continue. The high point of my life in the Congregation was the canonization (of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin), and before that, the beatification of Mother Theodore. We need young women who are willing to be Mother Theodores all over again. Her spirit is still very much alive in the...
Sister Laura Parker
...can get lost in a book hobby: my newest, knitting heroine: Dorothy Day music: Kenny G holiday: 4th of July dessert: Jello with Cool Whip time of day: sunset, preferably watching it at the lake front season: The coming of spring. I start the countdown at the beginning of March. childhood activity: riding my bike, swinging on a swing, touching the sky course in school: history, I love learning about peoples’ struggles, their strengths and their achievements author: Jodi Picoult...