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...in the past?” the answer is yes and no. In the past the sisters owned several high schools and staffed hundreds of parish grade schools. We are no longer able to do that in the same manner nor do we have hundreds of sister-teachers — so that is the “no” answer. The Sisters of Providence sponsor Providence Cristo Rey High School in Indianapolis. The “yes” answer is that we currently sponsor Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Guerin Prep High...
Sister Charles Van Hoy
...she served as principal while teaching two grades. Sister Charles Van Hoy with General Officers Sisters Jeanne Hagelskamp and Dawn Tomaszewski Another time, she taught and was also the school librarian. When she began adult education, she taught classes and was the bookkeeper. For another 10 years, she ministered as pastoral associate for two parishes at the same time. As she expressed it when describing her ministry: “Whatever comes up is what I do. If I can do it, I...
“You are worth everything” Sister Barbara Sheehan and Urban CPE Consortium
...care. Sister Barbara Sheehan, in red sweater, meets people at Bonaventure House, one of her ministry sites as executive director of Urban Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Consortium in Chicago. There she helps train students to listen with head and heart and put faith into action. One organization that assists in spiritual care at Bonaventure House is the Urban Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Consortium, a ministry under the direction of Executive Director Sister Barbara Sheehan, SP (formerly Sister Marie Barbara). One-on-one...
Face-to-face with a pandemic: Sister Arrianne Whittaker
...Sister Arrianne said she and her colleagues have changed some methods, but much has stayed the same. “We’ve had to become more fluid and adaptable to change, but the ministry itself, the heart of the ministry, has not changed,” she said. “It’s still a healing ministry.” Sister Arrianne said she has seen patients suffering throughout this past year and has reflected on stories her colleagues have told her. She said those images and words “remind me of the fragility of...
Parish and senior ministry during a pandemic
Editor’s note: Sister Carole Kimes ministers as the director of pastoral care, including a special ministry for senior citizens, with St. Elizabeth Seton Parish in Carmel, Indiana. Here she shares some of what her ministry has entailed over the past year. Sister Carole Kimes, SP The face of my ministry this year has changed significantly. Isolation and loneliness were two companions that accompanied the stay-at-home order. So I would make phone calls with a list that was generated at the...
One step at a time: Sister Dina on upcoming vows
Sister Dina Bato will profess perpetual vows as a Sister of Providence this Sunday, June 25, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. “Give me nothing more than Your love and grace. These alone, O God, are enough for me.”* For nine years I have been in initial formation with the Sisters of Providence. On June 25, I profess FOREVER the vows of poverty, chastity, and obedience as a Sister of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Over the past week, I have been spending many...
A ‘Golden Jubilee’ Reflection
...the journey for our jubilarians for the past 50 years – loving God, loving others. Jubilarians, we are so pleased to be with you to thank you for that. And we thank all of those who have brought you to this day – your parents, your family and friends, the Sisters of Providence and other mentors who may have influenced your coming, those Joyce Brophys of your community life and others like her (or him) who helped you along the...
Sigh … it’s Lent again
“… the Spirit [her]self intercedes for us with sighs too deep for words” as quoted by Linus in this past weekend’s Classic Peanuts comic strip. Linus goes on to tell Lucy that “Sighing is scriptural.” I’m sure glad to be reminded that sighing is scriptural. Because I feel as if I have been sighing for about a year now! Sighing as I’m told I have to wear a mask when I set foot out of my room. Sighing when I...
Sister Laurine Haley
...were deaf), she immediately learned enough sign language to have a simple conversation with them. These gifts of listening, hospitality and inclusiveness of all were a hallmark of her life. As a tribute to Sister Laurine’s inclusiveness of all, I will be sign interpreting the Communion hymn, since my nieces who are deaf are watching this on livestream. Gifts Some of the quality’s sisters shared with me during the past week were similar. One sister remembered how friendly Sister Laurine...
Sister Cathy Buster called “heart and soul” of new migrant farm family community in Arcadia, Fla.
...parcel of land they needed only to learn from officials that it could not be used for the housing they envisioned. They had one week to secure an alternate site. At that point, Eugene Turner, president of Turner Realty stepped up and offered 86 acres of pastureland upon which SJBC now sits. With the support of Peter Routsis-Arroyo, CEO of DOV Catholic Charities, and initial grants from that agency, Sister Cathy successfully gained other funding from Florida Housing Finance Corporation,...
Feeding neighbors in need
...22 years ago by Sister Brendan Harvey (RIP). For the past 10 years, Sister Joseph Fillenwarth has ministered as the pantry director. “This is our ministry,” Sister Joseph said. “Any day we open our doors, it’s a call to mercy.” When Sister Joseph uses the word “ours,” she’s not just referring to the Sisters of Providence. The pantry also receives assistance from many area churches and other organizations, including The Helping Hands, First Assembly of God Church, Bethany United Church...
Jean Lynch: her own spirituality has been deepened
...volunteer with children ages 5 to 14 in a fraternal organization and as a certified catechist for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist. I enjoy the movies, Broadway music and shows, theatre, the circus and reading. I am an enthusiastic Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots fan. Another great past time is watching Notre Dame, Boston College and the Florida Gators play football. Providence College basketball is my great love, but we don’t get many games down here! 2.) What...