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2017 Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Feast Day reflection
...way God loves. The two chief characteristics of God’s love are selflessness and sacrifice. What did this virtue look like in Theodore’s life? Probably, you can name many examples without my help: Literally, she offered the gift of her life by leaving France to come to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods for the sake of the education of children and the care of the sick poor. She forgave a bishop who sought to change the Holy Rule and remove her from office. And...
A tangible reminder of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
Sister Rosemary Borntrager stands near the display of Saint Mother Theodore mementos. This May, I have now been at Linden Leaf Gifts for one year, three afternoons each week for six hours each. I have done many different things in my life, but never before have I been in ministry in a retail store. It has been a totally new learning experience. I remember the ribbon-cutting day when Linden Leaf Gifts was dedicated. I looked in and saw fancy scarves...
The Sisters and General Chapter: An overview
...are carrying them out. They talk about their growing understanding of Providence. Moreover, they share as equals since at this time, the leaders who have been responsible for decision-making step aside. They become listeners and equal contributors in a dialogue in which all are heard and all commit to the outcome of their prayerful discussions. In this circumstance, the sisters experience a oneness of purpose and a sense that they are at the heart of communal religious life. No wonder...
Sister My Huong Pham celebrating Jubilee
Sister My Huong Pham (front, center) celebrated 25 years of being a woman religious recently. On hand during the celebration included (front, from left) General Officer Sister Mary Beth Klingel, General Superior Sister Denise Wilkinson, (back) and General Officers Sister Dawn Tomaszewski, Sister Jenny Howard and Sister Lisa Stallings. Sister My Huong Pham, OP, is celebrating her Silver Jubilee this year. Sister My Huong is a native of Bien Hoa, Vietnam. Currently, she ministers in care at Providence Health Care,...
Sisters of Providence share LCWR statement on the death of Pope Francis
Note: The following piece was written by Sister Annmarie Sanders, IHM, director of communications for the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) of which the Sisters of Providence are members. LCWR mourns the death of Pope Francis With great sadness, the members of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious, mourn the passing of Pope Francis. His character, warmth, and deep humility, as well as the numerous contributions he has made throughout his papacy have made an enormous impact on the...
Sister Mary Loyola Bender
...have a crucifix. She proceeded to obtain a plaster of Paris mold for the corpus, made all of them (probably close to a hundred) and attached them to pieces of wood to form the modern-looking crucifix. In Sister Mary Loyola’s 77 years of religious life, like the prophetess Anna, she seemed content to work quietly behind the scenes, using the gifts she had been given to praise God. She indeed did God’s work, ever “the servant,” going wherever needed, and...
Novena to Our Lady of Providence
...| Day 8 | Day 9 Day 1 Our Lady of Providence, Mother of the Church, pray for our Holy Father, Pope Francis, our bishops and all other clergy, religious, the laity and for vocations to the priesthood or religious life. (Novena Prayer) Remember, O most faithful Lady of Providence… Day 2 Our Lady of Providence, Queen of the Home, pray for strong and happy marriages, safe pregnancies, peace within families, for those divorced or separated and for all children,...
Sister Laurine Haley
...by Reception on Jan. 23, 1946. She then arrived at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods in June 1946, to complete her novitiate and professed first and final vows on Jan. 23, 1948, and 1953, respectively. Sister Laurine Haley with Sister Emily TeKolste. One of Sister Laurine’s favorite psalms was Psalm 63. She said she tried to in her life. She lifted her hands to the Lord by reaching out to those in need. Sister Laurine’s ministry of more than 50 years in education,...
Leadership Team shares statement from LCWR: Repair Our Democracy
Note: The following is a statement from the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR), a statement we support and stand by. The Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) joins with the world in praying for peace after witnessing the violence and lawlessness yesterday in our nation’s capital. We are deeply concerned about the state of our country and the future of our democracy. Our hearts ached as we watched these despicable actions that threaten not only to destroy the seat...
Congregation shares LCWR statement on action to prevent gun violence
Note: We wanted to share this statement with you, which was created by the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR). The Killing Must End: LCWR Calls for Action to Prevent Gun Violence Our hearts and prayers go out to those parents, grandparents, siblings, aunts, and uncles who lost their precious children and to all who have been touched by the massacre at Robb Elementary School. Unfortunately, their heartbreak has become all too familiar to students, teachers, and parents across the...
An unforgettable moment
...the “wild, wild west,” by learning to heal people with herbs, by befriending the influential people from the nearest villages, by identifying a need and stepping up to the task at hand. The grandeur of her humility and hard work is breathtaking and hard to process. On a personal note, she and I share quite a few life experiences; the most significant one for me is probably being an immigrant. I can relate to her experience. Although I’m not religious,...
Letter to Cardinal Elect Joseph Tobin
...Saint Mother Theodore Guerin – came from the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, it seems only right and just that the archdiocese would have its first cardinal. We cannot think of a better choice than you, our brother Joseph, to provide vision and leadership for our church. Your leadership throughout your religious life, but certainly since you have to the Archdiocese of Indianapolis, has been characterized by your clear sense of mission and your warm and supportive presence. We have found in...