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The Other Five: A brief look at the lives of the sisters who came from France in 1840 with Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
...populous areas. They have a place in Indiana history as well. From Saint Mother Theodore’s letters and journals, it would be a safe assumption that most, if not all, of the sisters who traveled from France had no idea what to expect in the way of life and accommodations when they arrived in the Indiana wilderness. Yet, Sisters Vincent Ferrer Gage, Olympiade Boyer, Basilide Seneschal, Mary Xavier Leree and Mary Ligouri Tiercin devoted themselves wholeheartedly to fulfilling the mission before...
Sisters of Providence receive icon of foundress as gift from St. Theodore Guerin High School in Noblesville
Icon image of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Paul Lundsford, president of St. Theodore Guerin High School in Noblesville, Ind., enjoying an intense, private time of prayer when he felt a call to have a religious icon created to honor the school’s namesake, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, foundress of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. He walked into the office of Father Dale Ehrman, Vicar for Catholic Mission, who was having a conversation with Jan Storms, an artist from Minneapolis....
Sister Mary Jo Piccione honored by Diocese
...This is the first year the award has been given and Sister Mary Jo was nominated by pastors, priests, doctors, nurses and volunteers. Described by John, a husband whose wife died in ICU, “Sister’s genuine display and example of God’s love, tenderness and compassion, touched my heart so deeply that I decided to volunteer at the hospital.” Sister Mary Jo provides pastoral care to the sick and dying irrespective of economic, education, social and religious standing. Summed up by Dr....
Sister Jessica Vitente professes first vows
...Religious Education Congress in Anaheim, California, in 2015. After visiting Saint Mary-of-the-Woods later during a Come and See Retreat, Sister Jessica knew she was on the correct path. And three years of discerning allowed her to realize becoming a woman religious with the Sisters of Providence was the additional fit for her identity. Now that she has professed first vows, she begins a new path toward profession of perpetual vows. “I feel a deeper and continued peaceful joy after proclaiming...
PFS volunteer brings love for justice, education to her work
...to achieve the life that God intended for them. One way is to help our kids achieve in school. I view it as a work of justice, and besides that fact, I like it,” she said of the full-time volunteer position she has held for more than a decade. Sister Dorothy brings to her ministry at PFS a background as a teacher, principal and religious superior. She was a co-founder of the 8th Day Center for Justice in Chicago at...
Dynamic Providence in the Desert founder celebrates 60 years as a religious Sister
...and her staff put their all into seeing that it continues. “To someone considering donating money to Providence in the Desert, I would say, ‘Education changes people as nothing else does. Think about how your education has changed you and your life; be a part of that change for others!’” Sister Carol said. For more information about Providence in the Desert and to learn ways you can help through donations or volunteering, call Sister Carol at 760-347-3937 or visit www.guerinoutreachministies.org....
Three Sisters of Providence arrested in Georgia for participation in non-violent protest at Army base
...Our sisters were handcuffed and later shackled. This certainly seems like an excessive use of force against women religious who have dedicated their lives to doing God’s work and to striving for peace in our society.” The Sisters of Providence have participated in the annual non-violent protest for several years. About 20 members of the Congregation made the trip to Georgia this year. Several Sisters of Providence have traveled to Nicaragua, Colombia, Haiti and Guatemala where they have learned about...
Sister Jacquelyn Hoffman
...your heart, perhaps entertained it now and then, or even tried to embrace it. Allow me to offer you some thoughts for reflection. Is religious life still relevant in our world today? I sincerely believe it is. There is a hunger in many hearts searching for something MORE to life. Is it the presence of God that people seek? Do they thirst for more solitude, some “desert time,” somewhat like Jesus, who often went off alone to a deserted place...
Providence Family Services Volunteer Sister Dorothy Gartland receives Guerin Outreach Ministries Leadership and Advocacy Award
Sister Patricia Fillenwarth, SP, director of Providence Family Services and president of the board of directors for Guerin Outreach Ministries presents Sister Dorothy Gartland, SP, at left with the Guerin Outreach Ministries Leadership and Advocacy Award in recognition of her 14 years of volunteer service organizing and running the afterschool homework club at Providence Family Services in Chicago. Board member Sue Heck of West Terre Haute at right looks on. What does a woman who spent her life bringing about...
A reflection for the week
Sister Margaret Norris at prayer This information came from the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) and will continue on a weekly basis. Although written for women religious, these reflections will be encouraging and thoughtful for all who are seeking God in these difficult times. The following is titled “If You Could Only See,” a reflection for the week. Please click on the above title to see the reflection....
Sister Teresa Ann Callahan
Sister Teresa Ann Callahan “I formed you … to open the eyes of the blind, to bring prisoners from confinement, and from the dungeon, those who live in darkness.” (Isaiah 42:6-7) “These words of Isaiah fit so well the life of Sister Teresa Ann,” said Sister Catherine Livers in her commentary for Sister Teresa Ann Callahan, who died Feb. 19. Born Helen Loretta Callahan to John and Minnie (Keating) Callahan on Jan. 8, 1917, in Chicago, she was one of...
Defining Independence on Independence Day
...Of Independence got it 100 percent right on “Independence from” and “Independence for.” “Independence how.” I’d say the authors got it 50 percent right. The devil is always in the details. If we’re honest, most of us find evidence that our nation hasn’t figured out how to consistently insure that all be released from the oppressive (and often lawful ways) religious, political and economic ties hampering so many from enjoying their ‘unalienable rights of Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of...