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Sisters of Providence celebrate Senior Jubilees
...(1969-72), Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana: Corporate Renewal Team, Sisters of Providence (1972-76), Saint Mary-of-the-Woods: Assistant Administrator, Providence Infirmary (1976), Saint Mary-of-the-Woods: Administrator of the Infirmary (1976-81), Saint Mary-of-the-Woods: Health Care Services, Sisters of Providence (1983-84), Hyattsville, Maryland: Staff Nurse and Charge Nurse, Carroll Manor (1984-86), Evanston, Illinois: Registered Nurse and Staff/Charge Nurse, St. Francis Hospital (1986-2005), and Evanston/Chicago: Area Assistant, Holistic Health Care and coordinator of volunteers, St. Francis Hospital (2005-16). Sister Joan Mary Schaefer Sister Joan Mary Schaefer is a...
A reflection for the 2018 Senior Jubilee Celebration
...and role model for our community. I have been so blessed.” Sister Grace Marie Meehan’s reflection took a similar direction: “Seventy years ago, I entered the Congregation thinking I would be teaching children for the rest of my life. I did that for more than 20 years, then God’s Providence had other things in store for me — the renewal team, administrator of the Infirmary, nursing in various positions, retirement, volunteer work. Truly with God nothing is impossible.” And I...
Sisters of Providence celebrate Senior Jubilees
...D.C. Her ministries include: New Albany: Teacher, Holy Trinity (1950), Chicago: Teacher, St. Mel (1950-52), Terre Haute, Ind.: Teacher, St. Margaret Mary, St. Joseph and Sacred Heart (1952-53), Hammond, Ind.: Teacher, St. Joseph (1953-54), Wilmette, Ill.: Teacher, St. Francis Xavier (1955), Norwood Park, Ill.: Teacher, Immaculate Conception (1955-59), Halethorpe, Md.: Teacher, Ascension (1959-62), Washington, D.C.: Teacher, St. Ann (1962-65), Vincennes, Ind.: Teacher, St. Rose (1965-68), Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind.: Corporate Renewal Team, Sisters of Providence (1972-75), Orange, Calif.: Teacher, Marywood (1975-79),...
Sister Anita Bechert
...has been a fantastic time to be living.” When she celebrated her 80th birthday, after 16 years in the Office of Records, Sister Anita decided it was time for a renewal of mind, body and spirit. “I need to let go of the past, work through the present, and be open to whatever God’s will is for me now and in the future.” Sister Anita spent her last years volunteering in the Business Office and as needed. As her health...
Sister Bernadette Mary Carroll
...prayer for at least a half hour before the beginning of daily Eucharistic Liturgy. She nurtured her spiritual life through reading, and Thomas Merton was one of her favorite authors. After returning from a three-month spiritual renewal program, Bernadette had a revitalized spirit and dedication that remained throughout her life. The day before her death, she told us she was ready to meet Jesus. A bit later that day, she said, “but not today.” Well, she was correct. Her peaceful...
A ‘Golden Jubilee’ Reflection
...turmoil –Vatican Council had ended in 1965 – but the changed called for had just begun – sweeping liturgical reforms, ecumenical efforts towards dialogue with other religions, and the universal call to holiness that turned everything upside down. And within the Congregation, the total renewal of consecrated life, of religious life as we had known it, was under way. At the time when people began wondering about the relevance of religious life, 36 of you came. Nine of you have...
Holy Week reflections with Saint Mother Theodore
...• How do I cultivate attitudes of hope, perseverance, and renewal in myself and spread them to others? Holy Thursday, April 13 “What I am doing, you do not understand now, but you will understand later.” – John 13:7 “If ever this poor little Community becomes settled, it will be established on the cross; and that is what gives me confidence and makes me hope, sometimes even against hope.” – Saint Mother Theodore Guerin • What is God asking me...
Sister Dawn Tomaszewski installed as general superior of the Sisters of Providence
...from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with a bachelor’s degree in education. She received a master’s degree in liturgical studies from the University of Notre Dame. Sister Mary Beth ministered as a teacher at Saint Margaret Mary School in Terre Haute (1968-1970), and at Tenth Street School in Jasper (1970-72). From 1972-76, she was a member of the Congregation’s renewal team. She then returned to Saint Margaret Mary Parish in Terre Haute, where she ministered as a pastoral associate (1976-2004), and as...
What can these Woods offer you?
...sustainable living and being merciful to all of creation by visiting White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, a ministry of the Sisters of Providence. Visit the gentle alpacas and learn about fiber arts. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods is beautiful in all seasons. Schedule a pilgrimage today by calling 812-535-2945. No matter your faith tradition, let the Sisters of Providence offer you a spiritual gift of renewal for the Year of Mercy and beyond. (Originally published in the Winter 2016 issue of HOPE magazine.)...
Renewing spiritually at the Woods
...one of the private hermitages. She left the care of their three children, all under the age of ten, with her husband. God calling Do you need spiritual renewal? Learn more about retreat opportunities offered by the Sisters of Providence. Visit Retreats.ProvCenter.org or call 812-535-2952. Ruth said she listened to “God calling.” She knew that “life was getting ready to change dramatically.” At that time, the self-described ballerina turned baker was working on a plan to move her gluten free...
Donna Stites: wanting to be seen as somebody
Donna Stites made her commitment as a Providence Associate in January 2009. A drug dealer, a prostitute, a murderer — that’s how many people view 46-year-old Donna Stites. Donna has been in prison for murder since 1984. Today, her world is inside the Indiana Women’s Prison in Indianapolis. However, there are people like Providence Associate Companion Priscilla Hutton who see beyond these negative descriptions. She sees a person who has made giant strides to overcome a great many bad decisions...
Sister Rose Marie (Anthony Marie) Thole
...good stuff. No decaf for Sister Rose Marie!’” quoted Sister Nancy. “‘Sister Rose Marie was a beautiful woman — inside and out,’” quoted Sister Nancy. “And words of praise from Health Care administrators: ‘Sister Rose Marie’s life of quiet discernment, of commitment and of a nurturing spirit complemented her vocation of nursing in many ways. Throughout her service to the community, she utilized compassion and caring. Her commitment to serve far outweighed time measured on the clock. She was a...