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Mary Kathleen Fleming: A Heart for Providence
...Providence school in Bloomington, Ind., where she served as principal. In fact, her 421/2 years in education were spent in schools staffed by the Sisters of Providence. “I could write a whole book on what I gained [from being in the Congregation],” continues Kathleen, who resides in Indianapolis. “I certainly got a sense of ministry and a tremendous love for education. I certainly learned how to use time well because we were busy. I was working full time plus going...
Mel Marino Wolff: “Thank you for bringing us together!”
...made my first Associate Commitment in 2009, and since then, I feel more strongly attached to the whole Providence community and think of myself as one of Mother Theodore’s daughters. I am constantly amazed by the brilliance, kindness, humor, determination, and spirituality of Sisters, Associates, and others who share our charism of Providence. They inspire me to “Lean on Providence” and remind me to be a better person by sharing Mother Theodore’s legacy with all I meet, including my own...
Mary Weber and Gary Meister: ‘a God of surprises’
Mary Weber and Gary Meister pose for a photo with Jude Okpalannaka. Mary Weber and Gary Meister of Indianapolis made their first commitments as Providence Associates in November 2008. Sister Marceline Mattingly was the companion for this couple. Among their many ways of serving others, Mary and Gary have opened their home to a Providence Cristo Rey High School student, Jude Okpalannaka. 1.) How did you and Gary become interested in Providence Associates? I found out about the associates while...
Sister Anji Fan
Current ministry: Student Years in the Congregation: 4 Favorite Scripture passage: John 1:1-5 Sister Anji Fan wanted to be a “holy nun” from a very young age. But living in mainland China would make that dream difficult to fulfill, even in a close-knit family with deep devotions. Sister Anji’s father was a mathematics teacher. Her mother worked in a day care and a factory and is an excellent seamstress, Sister Anji said. Her mother also plays the organ and accordion....
Sister Rose Ann Eaton
Current ministry: associate director of Facilities Management Years in the Congregation: 47 years My favorite quote: “Never forget why you came here.” — Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Sister Rose Ann Eaton chuckles when she says her life has not followed the path she had in mind. From an early age, she had an idea that she might want to become a woman religious. But her mother suggested that she wait, get her education, and then see if the idea was...
Sister Bernice Kuper
...said. Favorites recreation: relaxing with friends time of the day: morning Saint: Mother Theodore Guerin season: spring comic strip: Peanuts least favorite food: liver least favorite course in school: geometry holiday: Christmas dessert: banana cream pie flower: African violet movie: March of the Penguins music style: classical and meditative hobby: spinning and knitting and Sudoku puzzles vacation spot: near water outdoor activity: walking pizza topping: sausage and cheese childhood activity was: Playing hopscotch and jump rope with friends after school....
Sister Marie Kevin Tighe
...I thinking (?!) when I said yes to her request to write it? Is it not rather presumptuous on my part to think I could begin to capture in one short, commentary such a long, productive life full of loving relationships and nearly 69 years of active ministry. It took her three years to write her memoirs, for heaven’s sake, entitled “Arch, Steeples and Dome,” and that book only covered 34 years of her faith journey in the Vatican Council...
Sister William Eyke
...been her thoughts that night. It is titled, “Bridegroom,” by Christopher Idle, from the book, “Fragments of your Ancient Name,” by Joyce Rupp. It goes like this: You set your heart on my soul And woo me into fuller relationship. You stand at the altar of my life In hope of a total commitment To the faithful love you propose. My heart see-saws in response. Going toward. Returning back. Hesitant to truly give you my all. Thank you for patiently...
Grieving gracefully into a future full of hope
...or grief. How many times have you heard a grieving person say, “I am having a bad day,” but when asked further he or she reveals that a person, place or event has triggered their unresolved sadness or grief and brought tears. So how did I befriend my own grief so as to become a wounded healer capable of comforting others? Write it out First I asked God to give me the grace to write out my own sadness/grief history....
Remembering Sister Barbara Doherty
...photos from her childhood, her travels, her life in community as well as people she knew. I was deeply moved when Barbara showed me a page in one of her scrapbooks that had a photo of me from HOPE Magazine carrying a candle at my Rite of Commitment as a Providence Associate in 2012. After that, I started bringing over the scrapbook of my own that I was working on, and we worked on them together. Barbara loved music, so...
Redecorating our Guest Room
...commitment on that land. To ensure its health for the long-term, we mowed the fields and prepared them for a replanting of seed this winter. It’s looking pretty drab right now. This process, however, will reinvigorate the existing growth and fill in spaces and species that perhaps didn’t establish well at initial planting. I guess I should just think of this as redecorating the guest room. Come Spring, it will be resplendent and guest-worthy again. Anything for my favorite guests....
Oral history: Sister Joann Quinkert the justice advocate
...old Model T truck, bought fruit and vegetables from local farmers and peddled them on two routes. At the end of every week, he took what he had left to the African American community not far from their home. Joann’s parents were Marguerite and John Quinkert. John was known as ‘Molly,’ an Irish term of endearment for ‘honey,’ his whole life. Joann’s parents were known as the ‘M & M’s’. Sister Joann grew up in a devout, close-knit Catholic family....