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...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)....

...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)....

...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, 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...

...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...

...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...

...Loyola Bender, Michael Ellen Green, Ann Kevin O’Connor, Marilyn Therese Lipps, Concetta Banez, Mary Esther Lane and Marian Ruth Johnson. We give thanks for these sisters as their work in life bears fruit for all of us tomorrow. Our Providence Associate Relationship continues to grow. We have 256 associates journeying collaboratively with us to bring hope, mercy and justice to our world. Next year the Providence Associate Relationship will celebrate its 10 year anniversary. Providence Spirituality & Conference Center continues...

...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:...

Postulant year Jessica Vitente in her postulant year volunteers at Providence Spirituality & Conference Center using her business background. Our charism is a unique spirit present in this community of women that attracts and draws each one of us. Even before a woman enters the Congregation, she has already been touched by the charism of the Sisters of Providence. This is generally true for every Sister of Providence. Often it is hard to articulate, but we all experience it. Before...

...Volunteer Services Director for the Sisters of Providence. During this time Sister Becky and I struck up a working friendship. As I began organizing Week of Service projects for our local alums, I was reminded of my walk through Providence Park and the beautiful statues that needed some care. I asked Sister Becky if this year we could clean an outdoor statue. Mother of Divine Providence after and before Sister Becky did a little research and identified Mother of Divine...

...creation of virtual and hybrid programming, a happy consequence that has broadened the scope and reach of Providence Spirituality & Conference Center. What does the future hold for Sister Paula, PSCC and the Sisters of Providence? Perhaps we will choose to “remember not the former things” and strike out on new paths. It may be the God of Providence who will surprise us and say: “Behold I am doing a new thing. Now it springs forth, do you not perceive...
...Ind., which is now listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Saint Mother Theodore Guerin founded the Sisters of Providence at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods in 1840. Today, Sisters of Providence minister in 13 states, the District of Columbia and Asia, through works of love, mercy and justice. More information about the Sisters of Providence and their ministries can be found at SistersofProvidence.org. Sisters of Providence on Facebook @spsmw on Twitter Sisters of Providence on Instagram Sisters of Providence YouTube channel...