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The Sisters of Providence mission: living the Gospel today
...some cases, may be “miserable” in spirit. Our parish life coordinators, pastoral associates, pastoral ministers, campus ministers and religious education directors tend to the soul — and often other needs — of their congregations. Sister Tracey Horan, SP, helps a migrant file a formal complaint of abuse against a U.S. official as part of her ministry with the Kino Border Initiative at the U.S./ Mexico border. Sisters work with refugees who have fled the violence of their own countries. We...
A Reflection for the 2024 Providence Associate Commitment Ceremony
...the past year: “Since entering on this journey, my work with the clients of the Saint Vincent DePaul Society has grown to mean more to me.” Another, “Personally, I have become more engaged in my commitment to the environment.” Still another said: “… I have another mission that I didn’t realize was a mission — being a mother.” Many of you may resonate with this next quote: “I don’t know if the other candidates felt a shift in themselves during...
Sister Adele Beacham (formerly Sister Joseph Therese)
...from SMWC, and later a Master’s degree in reading from Cardinal Stritch College in Milwaukee. In the 80s, she earned a second Master’s degree in theology from St. Meinrad’s. Her education ministries of nearly 30 years, included elementary teacher, principal and school supervisor for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. She then served in parish ministry as pastoral associate and religious educator for some 19 years. All her ministries were in Indiana and Illinois. Sister Betty Hopf recalled in her second year...
Sister Thomas Jeanne Doriot
...High School’s approaching demise, the ship’s co-captains face the new school year with more seaworthy hopes.” Her active ministry years from 1979 to 2015 were extremely varied, having as common threads serving with Sister Adrian Marie Conrad, building relationships with being present to whatever needs presented themselves. Some more long-term ministries included: Associate Director of Regina Hall in Henderson, Nev., a group home helping young girls cope with personal, family and social problems; ministering as pastoral associate at Guardian Angel...
Foundation Day and our French connection
...of Indiana 183 years ago that led to the arrival of our foremothers in the midst of a forest. So, this seemed like just the right moment to ask Sisters Jeanne Hagelskamp and Carole Kimes to share their reflections about the visit they made to that foundation in France this past June. Jeanne and Carole participated in the 200th anniversary celebration of the death of Mother Marie Madeleine du Roscoat, the first general superior of the Sisters of Providence...
HOPE fall 2022 — Living the Gospel today
Download HOPE: HOPE fall 2022 As seen in HOPE: The Sisters of Providence mission: living the Gospel today Over the past 180+ years, the Sisters of Providence have continually asked themselves: “To whom and to what are we being called at this time in history? Who are ‘the miserable’ in the world today? Who are the vulnerable most in need of our service?” Sister Paula Modaff: moving closer and closer to God Where is Sister Paula in her own relationship...
From us to you: Blessings to you for giving
Last year was difficult for many families and loved ones. Words cannot express how grateful we are, for those of you who faithfully supported us in whatever ways that you could. 1 Peter 1:22 encourages us to “… have sincere love for each other, love one another deeply from the heart,” and we have felt your love deeply this past year. Thank you for your support of the Sisters of Providence. Your financial support, volunteer hours and prayers ensure that...
Building community through liturgy
...part is important and she’s learned over the past 10 years to prepare for everything possible. However, while during the liturgy she wants to be transparent to allow for the Holy Spirit and worship, she also feels that a pastoral musician and liturgist should be present in people’s lives. “It’s not a desk job,” said Sister Lisa. “You can’t plan an effective liturgy for people in the abstract. You have to be aware of who’s sick and who’s having a...
Giving others hope
...professional and support staff, the St. Ann parishioners and others — who come together to serve, to connect and to forge right relationships with others. The volunteers, she says, are the heroes. They are the ones who have chosen to make a connection and commitment to those who have less but whose needs are more. The past year of record-keeping shows volunteers logged 8,190 hours, Sister Connie said. Think about that — eight thousand, one hundred ninety hours! They are...
Preparing for perpetual vows: Sister Janice Smith finds wholeness
...moved to California and landed a lucrative job with Hewlett-Packard. Yes, on the surface, she appeared to have everything. Her spiritual life, however, was almost nonexistent. Due to the strong Catholic tradition in her family, Sister Janice eventually found her way to a parish in Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif., where Sister Barbara Reder served as pastoral associate. Slowly but surely, Sister Barbara encouraged Sister Janice to get more involved in the parish. This involvement included teaching, pastoral care and serving...
Reflections for the Easter Triduum
Radical inclusivity … exquisite worship … transformative kinship For many Sundays during this past COVID-19 riddled year, I made my way to the livestream version of Eucharistic Liturgy at Old Saint Pat’s Church in Chicago. It wasn’t the same as being together with my Providence Community in the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, but it did feel like home. Although I am a Chicago native, I’m not sure I have worshipped at Old Saint Pat’s more...
All of life is one holy family (New Year’s, 2018)
...true to who she is and to what Providence is asking of her. Within the past 10 years, as the Providence Associate relationship has flourished, the notion of family has been broadened even further. Here are these folks of all sizes and shapes walking into our lives and becoming part of the care and concern we call Providence. Sometimes they are there for others where they live; other times they are there for us, their sisters, when we need the...