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Senior jubilarians – 80 years and counting
...with her feelings of being troubled and afraid of what God asks of us. I imagine you jubilarians have known those feelings more than once in your 80, 75, 70, 60 years as Sisters of Providence. Yet Mary’s story, her experience of God, strengthens and fortifies you and us. As Sisters of Providence, we discern God’s will through prayer and dialogue with one another when we make decisions about ministry and living, when we gather in our Local Governing Units,...
Sister Sharon Richards
...On weekends, I love to … A. I say this a lot. I like to be outdoors. Q. I’m passionate about … A. The charism of the Sisters of Providence as I believe it will be expressed through the Providence Associate Relationship. Q. Name one thing you miss about being a child. A. Freedom. Q. Why did you choose to become a Sister of Providence? A. They were friends of my family. I was never privileged to have Sisters of...
“Creating Currents of Change” in Memphis
...positive — the love engaged against hate, the seeds that are sown to grow justice. Lawson called us to reject the climate of current public discourse that labels and divides. He said, “We are not primarily white or black, conservative or liberal. We are primarily human.” He lamented the continued influence of racism, sexism, violence and plantation capitalism in public discussion today. Lawson urged us to find a different language outside the fear built up by politics and media —...
St. Joseph Lake history photo album
Wheelchairs on the dock! 1982 infirmary picnic. Another photo from the 1982 infirmary picnic. A more recent photo of Sister Jean Fuqua next to the sign marking the area surrounding the lake with its new name, Fuqua Park. The final shovel-fulls of dirt are removed allowing the water to move into the newly expanded area of the lake in 1981. The label on this photo on the scrapbook album: HATS OFF TO THE CREW This handsome crew spent a hot...
Warning, this album may contain photos of sunbathing nuns
...Lake in the 1980s. The label on this photo on the scrapbook album: HATS OFF TO THE CREW This handsome crew spent a hot August 15, 1981 seeding the slopes after the enlargement project. Seated on the hay: Jeanne Knoerle, Ruth Eileen Dwyer. Standing left to right: Bernice Kuper, Leona Walsh, Carol Nolan, Jean Fuqua, grandson of Taylor Ramsey, Taylor and Pete Farmer. In the truck: Mary Stella Morrisey, Agnese Boddington, Emily Walsh, Kathleen Desautels, Jean Karier, Sue Pietrus, Carol...
On policing and Providence
...Chicago Police Department on the south side of the city, says this is not the first time she has taken a non-traditional path. She was one of the first Sisters of Providence to leave teaching and go into parish ministry. “This is really where my gifts are,” she said. “The needs change and women religious change. I’ve loved everything I’ve done.” Responding to a call During her work as a pastoral associate at St. Leo’s Parish in Chicago in the...
Imperfect mercy
...her. Then, when her persistent pleas didn’t stop, he claimed that she was not one of his sheep. In the back and forth with the Canaanite woman, Jesus repeatedly makes excuses for not helping her and even seems to label her as unworthy. The woman’s famous response, “but even the dogs get to eat the scraps that fall from the table,” is not a testament to Jesus’ mercy, but to her own faith and persistence. So where was Jesus’ perfect...
Celebrating Sister Joni as she professes first vows on June 26
Buenas dias! Bienvenidos a la Madre, las hermanas y el hermano y otros miembros de la familia y tambien a todos amigos y amias de Joni. Good morning too, to all Sisters of Providence, Providence Associates and visitors. The scriptures proclaimed today are those designated for the 13th Sunday of Ordinary time – not scripture that Joni has chosen. Yet, as I prayed these scriptures, it seems Providence has gifted appropriate ones for this celebration – for Joni’s first profession...
Quotations from reflections given at General Chapter 2016
...may be calling us next.” —Providence Associate Sue Weber “We are called like Jesus to reach out to all people. … We need to challenge our society and ourselves and ask the question: Who are the despised of today? Is it the illegal immigrants or our gay, lesbian and transgender brothers and sisters? Is it the Muslims? Is it our own sisters and/or family members whose views are different than ours? None of us is perfect. We need each other...
Sister Elizabeth Meyer (formerly Sister Joseph Aloyse)
...June 1, 2022, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. She was 90-years-old and had been a Sister of Providence for 72 years. Sister Ann continued: Elizabeth Ann Meyer was born to William and Elizabeth Boersig Meyer on June 14, 1931, in Indianapolis, even though Elizabeth always claimed Speedway, Indiana, as her birthplace and let it be known that there is a big difference! Elizabeth’s brothers, Joseph and William, preceded her in death. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Carolyn, and by nieces...
In memory of …
(Note: A Throwback Thursday in memory of Sister Marie Brendan Harvey will appear on our website on Thursday, Jan. 5). A total of 11 Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, have passed away this year. This month, the Throwback Thursday blog has been dedicated to those sisters’ lives and ministries. Last week, we focused on Sister Marilyn Therese Lipps and Sister Mary Concetta Ban᷉ez. This week’s blog will focus on the lives and ministries of Sister Mary Esther Lane...
Sister Agnes Clare Buckley
...reciprocated by family members, priest friends and Sisters of Providence, who remained devoted and attentive to her through her many years of illness. Sister Claire Hanson would call Agnes almost daily and would take two or three buses/trains to visit her often at Marian Manor. Agnes Clare had told Joe that she wanted Sisters of Providence with her when she died. She got her wish. Providentially, Sisters Danielle and Irma decided to visit Agnes Clare after an SP and associates...