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Gifts that keep on giving
...Congregation financially. Mary Ellen made a Qualified Charitable Distribution from her IRA to the Sisters of Providence. She said, in part because it was money that would otherwise be taxed and in part because she wanted to leave a gift that would benefit the sisters during her lifetime. Most importantly, she gave because she believes in the work of the sisters, past and present. Her gift allowed her the opportunity to be a part of that work and to honor...
Letter: January 1, 1854
...need a nice reminder that it is the simple things in life that can make us happy. When Mother Theodore wrote this casual letter to Sister Mary Xavier of Vincennes, she was wishing her a happy new year. She praised Sister Mary Xavier for her work over the past year. She complimented Sister Mary Xavier on her humbleness and sincerity and wanted her to know that her kindness to others was greatly appreciated. Then she wrote, “Continue, my dear Sister,...
Journals and Letters week 33: Reasons Mother Theodore may have felt overwhelmed and crabby
...popping up. Urgency consistently trumped my “plan for the day.” Of course, this isn’t the first time this has happened to me; but sometimes I handle it better than other times. The past few days fall into the “other times” category. When I finished reading pages 299-307 of “Journals and Letters,” I convinced myself Mother Theodore felt overwhelmed, maybe even crabby, during the weeks between Dec. 18, 1850, and Jan. 6, 1851. In an effort to prove my point (and...
Sisters of Providence celebrate Senior Jubilees
...Ascension, Halethorpe, Md. (1959-62), Teacher, St. Michael, Greenfield (1962-65), Teacher, St. Charles, Peru (1965-66), Teacher, Terre Haute Schulte High School, Terre Haute (1966-67), Teacher, Central Catholic High School, Fort Wayne (1967-72), Formation Director, Holy Spirit, Indianapolis (1973-74), Director of Postulants, Maternity BVM, Chicago (1974-75), Director of Novices, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1975-80), Pastoral Associate, St. Mark Parish, Indianapolis (1980-94), Director of Religious Education, St. Mark Parish, Indianapolis (1990-94), Parish Life Coordinator, St. Andrew Parish, Indianapolis (1994-2004), Volunteer, Miracle Place and Abbie Hunt...
Tracey Horan begins an exciting new journey with the SPs
...is met by a group of sisters inside Providence Hall. They then proceed to the Providence Hall Parlor for a special blessing. Tracey Horan knocks on the Providence Hall door, as so many young women have done in the past. The door is answered by Sister Denise Wilkinson, general superior, and many other sisters, who officially “welcome” Tracey. (Left to right) Sister Editha Ben, Tracey Horan and Sister Carole Kimes participate in a short prayer service prior to Tracey’s entrance....
When I was in prison, you prayed with me
For many years, Sisters of Providence and friends and Associates have helped lead prayer services with inmates at the Federal Penitentiary in Terre Haute, Indiana. Sister Alice Ann Rhinesmith, SP Sister Alice Ann Rhinesmith, SP, has ministered with this group for the past five or six years. Sometimes the sisters have led communion services for the inmates. Other times they assisted with Mass when a priest was available to preside. One sister has even led a Bible study group. Sister...
Letter: Jan 18. 1856
...such as avoiding communion because she felt as if she wasn’t worthy of taking it. She also may have, at one point, thought that her prayers weren’t even good enough to be answered and was on the verge of giving up. This is why Mother Theodore’s letters to her are so packed with wisdom and all those thoughtful and metaphorical phrases. So in this letter Mother Theodore addressed the fact that Sister Maria had missed communion in the past. She...
Sister Regina Gallo: on the vows, becoming a sister and journeying with the dying
...they don’t Favorite saint: Mother Theodore Guerin Favorite sinner: Jack Kevorkian Favorite food: Italian, Greek, a good hamburger & Mexican Favorite pizza topping: Cheese, black olives, & at times other veggies Favorite course in school: Pastoral Counseling & Philospohy Favorite form of prayer: Meditation & being in the presence of nature Favorite TV program: Blue Bloods Favorite music/song: Anything with Barbra Streisand Favorite website: www.sistersofprovidence.org Favorite authors: Joyce Rupp, Joan Chittister, Elizabeth Johnson, Jan Phillips, Joseph Campbell, James Van Praugh...
Meet our postulant Stephanie Rivas
...pastimes: roller skating at the roller-skating rink, enjoying hot tea on a cold fall/winter evening watching a movie with others in community Favorite Bible verse: “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance.” James 1:2-4 Jesus at the center Jesus became my most important person who I put at the forefront of everything. I felt compelled to go all in with prayer,...
Sisters of Providence Leadership Team calls for an end to gun violence
August 9, 2019 People throughout the world were both shocked and horrified this past weekend as two unthinkable acts of violence through the use of assault weapons left 31 innocent victims silenced forever. Following the recent tragedies, former President Barack Obama issued a statement regarding the awful acts of violence. “No other developed nation tolerates the levels of gun violence that we do,” he said. But his message to our country included words of encouragement, as he also said, “We...
Sister Alice Walsh (formerly Sister Julia Therese)
...but Sister Annette Cecile returned after one year to the west coast of Florida. We had about a dozen Sisters of Providence on the Gulf side. Sister Alice would frequently drive over. At this time, I was teaching at Sacred Heart School in Pinellas Park. The principal had resigned and the pastor asked if I knew of a Sister of Providence who would come as principal. I called Sister Alice, and although she did not want to go back into...
The Total Eclipse of the Sun: A Celebration of Darkness
...could be seen, the best gathering place for it and where I could obtain safety glasses. In other words, I was ready! When the day of the eclipse finally arrived, I witnessed two of our Sisters, Corbin and Emily, and a Providence Associate, Diane, very early in the afternoon transporting Sisters to the gathering place via golf carts. Others could be seen walking or driving amigos there. It was a genuine pilgrimage to the pasture! Providence Associate and Sisters of...