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“The Sisters are always there”
Given the magnitude of the issues facing the Leadership Conference of Women Religious during its recent annual assembly Aug. 7-10 … Given the amazing presence and presentation of keynote speaker Barbara Marx Hubbard… Given the inspiring presidential address offered to 900 members of the conference who responded with a sustained (and sustaining) standing ovation … “Force the dawn to be born by believing in it.” From the presidential address of Sister Pat Farrell, OSF. Given all of this, the lingering...
Providence Associates photo highlights 2012
...of Holyoke, Mass., and Providence Associate Jeannie Smith of Solana Beach, Calif., are two happy faces greeting folks who picked up registration packets for the Providence Event 2012 on Thursday afternoon, June 14, 2012. Providence Associates Rosaline Secrest (left) of Brazil, Ind., and Diane Weidenbenner of Terre Haute, Ind., smile for the photographer during the 2012 Annual Meeting June 17-18, 2012. Providence Associates Margo Edwards-O’Toole (left) of Louisville, Ky., and Pat Ruck of Aliso Viejo, Calif., are welcoming faces during...
Saint Mother Theodore’s advice to an impatient sister: unpublished letters
...be gentle and kind towards the little girls who help you. You may do them much good, or much harm. Never will those children forget what they have seen in you. If you are gentle, patient, and charitable towards them, they will reproach themselves when they fail at their homes. They will say, “How imperfect we are! Sister V. was so patient and kind; when shall we resemble her? If, on the contrary, you will have given bad example, they...
Sisters of Providence nurse recognized nationally
Sisters of Providence Clinical Care Director/Nurse Navigator and Terre Haute resident Elizabeth “Beth” Collins, R.N., was not only surprised she had been nominated; she was stunned to receive the recognition. In November, Beth, along with 18 others, was named one of the top 2024 Patient Care Honorees at the Wholeness of Life Dinner celebration which took place in New York. She had been nominated for the honor by Sister of Providence General Councilor Sister Carole Kimes. ‘Humbled’ “I was surprised...
Sister Carolyn Glynn (formerly Sister John Michael)
...commentary for Sister Carolyn Glynn, formerly Sister John Michael, who passed away on Thursday, Dec. 28, 2023, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. She was 88-years-old and had been a Sister of Providence for 70 years. Sister Ann continued: She noted that she leaves this life “with joy and deep gratitude for the Congregation that accepted me, helped me to grow and educated me. I was blessed by your love, acceptance, patience and, hopefully, by your forgiveness.” She then spoke of Providence...
Sister Jessica Vitente professes first vows
...Religious Education Congress in Anaheim, California, in 2015. After visiting Saint Mary-of-the-Woods later during a Come and See Retreat, Sister Jessica knew she was on the correct path. And three years of discerning allowed her to realize becoming a woman religious with the Sisters of Providence was the additional fit for her identity. Now that she has professed first vows, she begins a new path toward profession of perpetual vows. “I feel a deeper and continued peaceful joy after proclaiming...
Sister Marilyn Trobaugh (formerly Sister Robert Louise)
...date in 1956 and 1961, respectively. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and a master’s degree from Ball State University, both in elementary education. According to the family, Marilyn loved birthday parties, which she shared one day apart with her sister Pat – Marilyn celebrated on February 18, and Pat on February 17. More birthdays of family members in February followed, three in fact. Rather than spread birthdays over the entire month, Marilyn preferred one big party....
Reflecting on Saint Isidore the Farmer Feast Day
Saint Isidore was canonized in 1622. His Feast Day is May 15. Saint Isidore is the patron saint of farmers and all who work the land. He is also the patron saint of Madrid, other Spanish cities, the Philippines, Honduras, as well as the United States National Catholic Rural Life Conference. Legend of the saint Isidore de Merlo y Quintana was born in Madrid to poor and very devout parents. As a boy, he went to work on the land...
Nurturing to renewed hope and health
...their patients,” Lorre said. “No matter who you are, how sick you are or what your religious beliefs are, they care for you and love you. I felt nothing but love and care the whole time I was here.” Lorre said she’s taken much from her stay: “Good health. Great people. My life back to semi-normal. “They didn’t give me a whole lot of hope before I came here. But since I got here these guys have been nothing but...
Sister Donna Marie Fu
...commentary for Sister Donna Marie Fu, who passed away on March 27, 2022, in Taiwan. She was 89-years-old and had been a Sister of Providence for 68 years. Sister Dawn continued: At her funeral in Taishan, Taiwan, the young priest, whom she herself had chosen to preside at her funeral, gave testimony to her loving patience and cheerful perseverance as she taught him English. In the comments offered by her family members in the video that was part of services...
Sister Ann Denise Reger
...how she reached out to them, asking the mother if she could hold the child, or hug or kiss the little one. I would imagine as a first or second grade teacher Ann Denise spent much time loving the children, then teaching them. Those who lived with Sister Ann Denise in California know how devoted she was to her nieces and nephews, grand nieces and nephews, and great grand nieces and nephews, said Sister Mary Patricia Peacock in her commentary...
The surprising life of Sister Paula Damiano
...of a “community of saints” has influenced the kinds of programs and retreats offered at the Providence Spirituality & Conference Center. “I want people to know about great thinkers, writers from many different traditions.” This is why there are programs designed to help people grow in their own faith traditions while they learn about great thinkers and writers who have traveled different spiritual paths. Continued passion One thing that has not changed for Sister Paula is her passion for extravagant...