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Rejoice with us: A Silver Jubilee Reflection
...is Anji’s hometown. “It was not you who chose me; it was I who chose you to go forth and bear fruit.” What followed from that encounter has been a fruitful life for both Anji and for the Providence Community. As an educator, Anji has taught at Providence Cristo Rey High School in Indianapolis, at Guerin Prep High School and St. Therese Chinese Catholic Church, both in the Chicago area, and at Oldenburg Academy in Oldenburg, Indiana. Also, for a...
Sister Marilyn Trobaugh (formerly Sister Robert Louise)
...Colonial Crest Nursing Center, Indianapolis (1976-83); Bookkeeper, Brookview Manor Nursing Center, Indianapolis (1983-86); Bookkeeper, Pine Tree Manor, Indianapolis (1986-92); Bookkeeper, Nova Care, Inc., Indianapolis (1992-97); Staff Local Residences, Center Business Office, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1997-2002); Local Residence Accounts Manager, Central Business Office, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2002-17); Treasurer for Sisters of Providence in Lourdes Hall, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2017-21); Preparing bags for crocheted sleeping mats, Sisters of Providence, Terre Haute (2022-23), Prayer, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2024-25)....
Sister Loretta Picucci (Formerly Sister Loretta Joseph)
...Teacher, Holy Cross, Indianapolis (1977-81); Cook, Providence Retirement Home, New Albany (1991-92); Prayer, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2020-23). In Washington, D.C.: Teacher, Dunblane (1968-70). In Illinois: Teacher, St. Mel, Chicago (1972-77); Assistant Director, St. Columbkille Day Nursery, Chicago (1981-83); Family Care Aide, Family Care Services, Chicago (1994-99). In California: Teacher, South Central Los Angeles Ministry Project (1999-2003); Teacher, Providence in the Desert, Indio (2003-04); Hispanic Ministry, Providence in the Desert, Coachella (2004-18). In Mississippi: Outreach Service Minister, Sacred Heart Mission, Tunica (1983-91)....
Sister Mary Magdalen Schwartz
...Mary Magdalen attended two grade schools in Chicago: Our Lady of Victory and St. Viator. “Mary Mag, as we all called her, first became acquainted with the Sisters of Providence while attending Providence High School in Chicago. Evidently, it was the practice of eighth-grade teachers at that time to take students to different high schools, have them take the entrance test and, hopefully, receive a scholarship from one of them. When she took the test at Providence High School, she...
Sister Rosemary Rafter (formerly Sister Rose Claire)
Sister Rosemary Rafter, formerly Sister Rose Claire, passed away on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. She was 93-years-old and had been a Sister of Providence for 74 years. Commentary By Sister Denise Wilkinson, SP Writing a commentary, a eulogy, resembles creating a portrait of the person whose life we celebrate; but words, not paint, create the portrait. For me, the real artists of this portrait of Sister Rosemary Rafter are the family, friends, Sisters of Providence with...
Sister Doreen Lai
...me. My next encounter with the Sisters of Providence came a year later. I was teaching part-time at Providence College which the Sister of Providence founded, and I came regularly to share meals with the sisters who ministered there. Being with them each morning for the Eucharistic Liturgy and to pray together brought me the greatest happiness. These quiet moments helped to deepen my faith, hope, and love. Through continued contact with individual sisters, by witnessing their work in various...
Sister Mary Maxine Teipen
...Complete Ministry In Illinois: Teacher, St. Mel, Chicago (1948-53). In Indiana: Teacher, St. Patrick, Fort Wayne (1953-59); Teacher/Principal Superior, All Saints, Hammond (1959-65); Teacher, Our Lady of Providence High School, Clarksville (1965-69); Provincial Treasurer, St. Gabriel Province House, Indianapolis (1969-70); Provincial, St. Gabriel Province House, Indianapolis (1970-78); First Councilor/General Administration, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1981-91); Alumnae(i) Relations Manager, Office of Congregational Advancement, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1992); Alumnae(i) Relations Manager, Office of Congregational Advancement, Indianapolis (1992-2001); Ministry to the elderly, Indianapolis (2001-12); Volunteer, Providence...
Sister Marie Alexis Geiger
...Teacher/Principal, Precious Blood, Jasper (1963-69); Teacher, St. Simon, Indianapolis (1969-70); Principal, Immaculate Heart, Indianapolis (1970-76); Principal, St. Simon, Indianapolis (1976-81); Principal, Holy Spirit, Indianapolis (1981-89); Teacher/Dean of Junior High Discipline, Ritter Jr.-Sr. High School, Indianapolis (1989-91); Junior High Coordinator/Teacher, Ritter Jr.-Sr. High School, Indianapolis (1991-98); Coordinator, Educational Family Services, Providence Self Sufficiency Ministries, West Terre Haute (1999-2007); Volunteer, Providence Food Pantry, Providence Center, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods and West Terre Haute (2007-11); Volunteer, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2011-12); Prayer, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2012-2019). In Illinois:...
Sister Ann Xavier Hau
...that were serious about entering the Sisters of Providence helped strengthen her desire to be the best candidate possible. Her warmth and caring for others endeared her to faculty, students and the Sisters of Providence. Her decision to join with other Sisters of Providence became clear to her and she entered Jan. 5, 1939,” continued Sister Diane. Sister Ann Xavier professed first and perpetual vows Aug. 15, 1941, and 1947, respectively. She earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Saint...
A beautiful time
...Initiation for Adults (RCIA) programs for Spanish-speaking candidates. Says Sister Florence, “It’s taking the missionary spirit and bringing it back to our own country.” Though leaving Peru was bittersweet, the “end of a beautiful time,” the Sisters of Providence continue to be blessed by this gift they were given: growth earned from a decade of wonderful collaboration, a new skillset and language for the sisters to carry forward, and a spirit of simplicity and community from the people of Arequipa....
Sister Cathy Buster
...weekends. Q. I’m passionate about… A. Cleanliness and order. Q. Name one thing most people don’t know about you. A. Probably very little. I’m sort of an open book. If I have something on my mind, they know it. Q. Why did you choose to become a Sister of Providence? A. I chose to become a Sister of Providence to serve God’s people. It was out of love and appreciation for the example given to me from grade school through...
Sister Jan Craven
...later brought change to the United States’ political landscape. In 1968, Jan, a recent high school graduate, campaigned for presidential candidate Eugene McCarthy at the Democrat National Convention in Chicago where social tension generated devastating riots. “Society was changing rapidly and I loved it,” Sister Jan said, admitting she was too excited to understand the tremendous danger that lurked on Chicago streets. But if society’s hair was blowing in the tailwind of the white-knuckle transformation, some observers would say the...