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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
...What does all this have to do with Providence? In Sister Pat’s words, “Providence is moving into the unknown with the firm assurance that God is present. I never thought I’d choose this, but it’s another way to be God’s presence in the community. I never thought I’d spend my retirement in a police station, but it’s a blessing to be there.” She describes her philosophy in ministry as inspired by Charles de Foucauld. “He said it’s not necessary to...
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
...her sister, Cathie, and other relatives. Sisters of Providence, relatives and many friends gave Agnes Clare a beautiful send-off on the east coast with the Mass of Christian Burial on September 29. Agnes Clare had planned the service down to the last detail, which included her beloved Irish music. Joe kept checking the list of detailed instructions to be sure everything was just the way she wanted! Sister is buried among 22 other Sisters of Providence at Holy Cross cemetery...
Where Your Treasure Is
...family and church members, Sisters of Providence, faith and labor leaders gathered outside the Clay County Justice Center to mourn that we may never see Sonia again. Her pastor, Carlos, shared “The last thing she did was make supper for the whole church. She said, ‘This might be the last supper I make for you, but I want it to be good – I want you to be full.’ This is like a death for us.” I thought about the...
Conscience, Candidates and Discipleship in Voting – Part two
...background of abortion, climate change and the culture of exclusion, it is clear that the faith-filled voter who seeks to be guided by Catholic social teaching is confronted by compelling moral claims that cut across the partisan and cultural divides of our nation. The pathway from these crosscutting moral claims to decisions on particular candidates is not a direct and singular one in Catholic teaching, rooted in one issue. For this reason, the drive to label a single issue preeminent...
Witness
...to abolish the death penalty and bear witness to federal executions. We have members from Catholic Mobilizing Network; Indiana Catholic Conference; Indiana Abolition Coalition; The Sisters of Providence; Oldenburg Franciscans; Interfaith Council of the Wabash Valley; Amnesty International; students from across Indiana; and various other individuals dedicated to abolishing the death penalty. We gather in protest and vigil at the main entrance to the USP Terre Haute. Will mailed his last words to me which, as Providence would have it,...
Sister Mary (Mary Agatha) Carlton
...unable, mentally challenged or learning impaired to take their place in society. Sister Mary not only scouted suitable jobs for them, but she also went along with them to the job, working side by side with them until they had mastered the skills needed,” continued Sister Mary Roger. “In what passes as retirement for a Sister of Providence, Sister Mary volunteered to work with Sister Pat Linehan to make Saint Ann Clinic in Terre Haute the reality it is today....