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“Journals and Letters” week 2: The voyage begins
...miserable she must have felt as she prepared to leave everything she loved behind. A reproduction of the vessel Mother Theodore and her companions sailed in across the ocean in 1840. The sea journey seems doomed from the moment they boarded. Thieves, seasickness and bad weather with the added addition of not speaking English and being on an “American” ship, all contributed to a wretched start. I do see a little of Mother Theodore’s personality and wit peek out in...
Sister Rosemary Ward (formerly Sister Sebastian)
...Rosemary in the comment section below. Memorial contributions may be made in Sister Rosemary’s honor to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Rosemary Ward (formerly Sister Sebastian) Complete Ministry In Indiana: Registrar, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1961-66); Teacher, St. Rose High School, Vincennes (1968-70). In Illinois: Teacher, Providence High School, New Lenox (1966-68); Teacher, Providence-St. Mel, Chicago (1970-71); Teacher, Mother Theodore Guerin High School, River Grove (1971-75); Teacher, Providence High School, New Lenox (1975-76); Chemist, Silliker Laboratories, Chicago...
Journals and Letters week 4: Arrival on U.S. soil
...customs officers and the presence and gifts of Dr. Doane. His simple gifts of fruits delighted them and they had the pleasure of sharing them with their journey-companions. Mother Theodore also saw God’s Providence at work when they had to stay on the ship overnight and the captain arrived the next morning with “a pretty little green rowboat” to get them to shore, while other passengers had to spend another night on the ship. And how about the scene of...
Ministering on the frontlines
...might be an interesting way to discern my next steps.” Sister Arrianne also said she wanted to make sure she still wanted to be a doctor during the year away from school. As she continued volunteering with the Congregation, she knew she wanted to minister as a doctor, and become a woman religious with the Sisters of Providence. “I really count Providence as a huge part of the reason I came to Providence Volunteer Ministries,” Sister Arrianne said. “I absolutely...
Journals and Letters week 9: The Journey’s end
[Today we are discussing “Journals and Letters“: page 60 The Journey’s End to page 70. Join us in reading a portion of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin‘s writings every week in the coming year.] “Journey’s End”. Mother Theodore and her companions arrive at the humble log cabin chapel at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Who can attempt to write any commentary on Mother Theodore’s description of the sisters’ arrival – finally – at St. Mary’s? “I cannot tell you what passed within me during the next half...
Journals and Letters week 13: Relationships
...a “lot” it became. Sister Mary Cecelia Bailly had been in Community only two years when Mother Theodore had to sail to France on a fundraising trip. Lo and behold! Sister Mary Cecelia was chosen as the traveling companion! Mother Theodore recognized great potential in this young sister, potential the foundress intended to develop. Theirs became a long-lasting and affectionate relationship. As in all relationships, this friendship must have had its ups and downs. The editor of “Journals and Letters”...
Allowing for God’s presence: Sisters of Providence hospital chaplains
...best part of my ministry.” Sister Mary Jo Piccione, left, poses several years ago with a co-worker at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Apple Valley, California where Sister Mary Jo ministers as a hospital chaplain. Providence in presence. Providence in listening. Providence in prayer. Providence in four Sisters of Providence who know the power of presence, listening and prayer. Four Sisters of Providence who believe that by stepping aside, they step up to the challenges of hospital chaplaincy. (Originally published...
Living the Gospel of HOPE
Article author Sister Marie McCarthy, left, places the Providence Associate pin on Sarian Bouma, who she companioned in becoming a Providence Associate, during the First Commitment Ceremony in 2017. I sit to write these words at a moment when we are in the midst of a worldwide pandemic that is worsening, in a country newly awakening to the reality and evil of systemic racism and amidst an approaching presidential election the likes of which we have never seen. And I...
Journals and Letters week 16: Welcome support
...and her companions upon their arrival in Brooklyn and extended hospitality. Her generosity and that of her children continued to support the young community in a variety of practical ways. I did have to chuckle when Mother Theodore wrote midway through the letter, “Let us come down to business.” She then proceeds to issue several “directives” to her friend to carry out for her. So I guess we sisters today come by it honestly when we always seem to have...
Sending out a ‘Thank You’ in anticipation of School Principals’ Day!
May 1 is School Principals’ Day. As a high school principal for many years, I couldn’t help but think about my first day as principal at Mother Theodore Guerin High School. I remember walking into the office on July 1 and thinking, “Now what do I do?” It didn’t seem to matter that I had served in an academic administrative capacity for several years prior at Providence-St. Mel School; or that I had done work beyond a master’s degree in...
Take a deep breath: spiritual direction during pandemic
At a recent visit to my doctor, I asked: “Dr. S., what do the words spiritual direction mean to you?” She stretched her arms out wide and responded, “That’s a huge topic. There are so many faith traditions. Now — take a deep breath.” In talking with Sisters of Providence ministering as spiritual directors, I discovered Dr. S. had it right — huge topic, all faith traditions have some form of spiritual direction, and spiritual direction lets a person take...
Sister Annette Schipp
...to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. We welcome you to share your memories of Sister Annette in the comment section below. Sister Annette Schipp Complete Ministry In Illinois: Teacher, St. Mary Carmelite, Joliet (1942-48); Teacher, Immaculate Conception, Norwood Park (1948-53). In Indiana: Teacher, Assumption, Evansville (1953-59); Principal/Teacher, Good Shepherd, Evansville (1959-65); Teacher, St. Luke, Indianapolis (1965-67); Teacher, St. Joan of Arc, Indianapolis (1967-76); Teacher, Precious Blood, Jasper (1976-91); Receptionist, Providence Retirement Home, New Albany (1991-93); Volunteer Service, Indianapolis...