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Being Providence in a world in need: Sister Dawn’s reflection to new Providence Associates
Father Dan Hopcus and General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski process in at the Providence Associate rite of commitment this past Saturday. Back in the day, each Sister of Providence was assigned a home superior—someone from the community’s council that a sister would see annually or go to for special help or advice at any time. This is not unlike our current general officer liaison relationships. But often a sister would say of that home superior that she belonged to her....
Providence Associate Arthur Snyder: a rewarding faith journey with the Sisters of Providence
...carries in the book of Mass readings during the procession at his 2015 Rite of Commitment ceremony as a Providence Associate. Yes, many SPs are friends and mentors. At the top of the list is Sister Denise Wilkinson. Sister Denise is my companion [in the process of becoming an associate] and a dear friend. Sister Paula [Damiano], Sister Jan [Craven], Sister Joan [Zlogar], Sister Marie [McCarthy], Sister Marsha [Speth], and Father Dan are great friends …. and many other delightful...
Sister Anne Therese Falkenstein
Download Full Interview – Sister Anne Therese Falkenstein Current ministry: Associate professor, researcher, special assistant to the president and trustee at Providence University in Taiwan Favorite website: www.spsmw.org because it keeps me in touch with so many of the great things that the Sisters of Providence, Providence Associates and other friends are doing to make the world a better place. Favorite quote: “My life is my message.” Ghandi Favorite music/song: If I had to pick just one, it would be...
Sister Delan Ma
...to now, I have felt so at home. I feel like I am where I need to be. Favorites Animal: Horse. My name “Ma” means horse Season: Spring, it gives life and hope Sport: Ice dancing Least favorite food: Black olives Favorite course at school: Music. I am not good at music, but I like it Least favorite course in school: Oh, math Dessert: Pumpkin pie Chinese pizza: I like vegetables Movie: Sound of Music Recreation: Music, visiting my friends...
Sister Dina Bato
...music, depending on my mood. Animal: Dog (domestic), and tiger (exotic). Pizza topping: Veggies. Quote: There are several, but my more recent favorite is: “Your beliefs don’t make you a better person, your behavior does.” Holiday: Thanksgiving. Dessert: Brownies. Time of Day: Evening. Season: Fall. Hero/Heroine: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Helen Keller. Course in school: English. Saint: St. Luke. Sinner: Dorothy Day. Least favorite food: Okra. Least favorite course in school: Taxation. Worst movie I’ve ever seen:...
Saint Mother Theodore Guerin’s Story
...sisters with whatever they need.… I have the greatest aversion to this kind of administration; it seems to me it would keep our sisters in a species of slavery; they could not even write a letter without the priests’ knowledge. Besides, it would require too frequent contacts between them, and here above all this must not be, for the Protestants are always prepared to criticize actions the most innocent in themselves.… I have to struggle against all these difficulties, hold...
General Superiors
...to the Diocese of Orange; the sale of Providence-St. Mel to Paul Adams; initial planning for an Office of Development; work on Mother Theodore’s Cause, notably by assigning Sister Joseph Eleanor Ryan to write the Positio. After completing her term as general superior, Sister Loretta served for eight years as vice-chancellor for the Indianapolis archdiocese, and then as the first woman chancellor for two years. Her devotion to Mother Theodore was evident in her final ministry – that of promoter...
Steps to sainthood
...of another Sister of Providence. Sept. 8, 1909 Opening the Cause Bishop Francis Silas Chatard of Indianapolis granted permission for the opening of the Informative Process of the Cause for Mother Theodore. The process took place in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis and involved a thorough study of Mother Theodore’s life, work and writings. The Secretary of the Sacred Congregation of Rites received the documents compiled during this phase in 1914. Mother Theodore’s writings were compiled and delivered to the Congregation...
Our Alpacas
...email us at 812-535-2946 or lrobinette@spsmw.org. Adopt an Alpaca A virtual alpaca adoption makes a great gift for yourself or for a loved one. It’s perfect for animal lovers and for those people who seem to have everything. And when you adopt an alpaca with us, you are also supporting a great cause by helping to care for the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods White Violet Center alpacas. We so appreciate your support. Adopt your favorite alpaca today! Recent stories...
Marywood High School, California
...2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She was beautiful, strong, courageous, and a true fighter against endometrial and colon cancer. Karen was born in Hollywood, California on New Year’s Eve, the daughter of Charles and Marguerite “Pat” (Calder) Shoemaker. Karen graduated from Marywood High School in 1964 with a class of 99 young women. She attended her 60th class reunion last October and enjoyed catching up. According to Karen’s daughter, Cheryl, Karen was amazing and shared fond memories...
Sisters of Providence Newsnotes
...Supervisor of the Urban CPE Consortium. “In this ministry, I am an experiential theological educator of persons of all faith/spiritual traditions journeying with them in reflecting on their actions, attitudes, assumptions, gifts, development needs in caring among the marginalized and oppressed,” Sister Barbara said.” 22 new Providence Associates This fall, 22 women and men made first commitments as Providence Associates of the Sisters of Providence. Those making commitments Nov. 8 are, above from front left: Jennifer Calvert, Donna Snelling,...