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Sister Annette Schipp
...your aunt?! She was my FAVORITE teacher!” While teaching at Assumption School in Evansville, among her students was former Miami Dolphins quarterback Bob Griese. In one of his books, he mentions her by name, proclaiming her a strong influence in his life and, of course, declaring that she was his FAVORITE teacher. Sister Annette Schipp Yes, she was a creative and talented teacher, but my guess is what made her someone’s favorite teacher was her gentle, loving demeanor. There was...
Oral history: Sister Patricia Geis, a life of adventures and little ones
...women. Her parents separated when she was very young, and she lost contact with her father. Her mother worked outside the home. Patty and her sisters lived with their Polish grandmother and one of their aunts, in a household where the matriarch spoke Polish, a language Patty understood but never completely achieved fluency in. Her mother had six siblings — Uncle Stanley was Patty’s favorite, and like a father to her and her sisters. Both of Patty’s sisters are still...
Sister Paula Modaff: moving closer and closer to God
...by that, I mean everything,” she says. Sister Paula Modaff, left, meets with Providence Associate Marilyn Webb for a special spiritual companioning session. Both spiritual directors themselves, Sister Paula and Marilyn meet regularly for mutual spiritual direction. Ways to pray “I really have three favorite ways to pray. Centering prayer is my most favorite. Reflection on Scripture is my second favorite and then the third is being with other people in various prayer sharing groups.” Sister Paula said she spends...
Thanksgiving reflection 2022: Grateful in Uncertain Times
...social bonds and improves relationships. It helps us refocus positive emotions and build resilience, which in turn, empowers us to bounce back from the hardships we face. Blessed are you, Divine Gratitude, for calling us to be grateful, to connect with others, to enhance our relationships, to be resilient. Practice gratitude Here are some suggestions: Keep a gratitude journal and set aside time each day to think or write about three things that you are grateful for: Perhaps gratitude for...
Advent: My favorite Church season
If I were to be asked to name my favorite Church season, hands down, it would be Advent. In preparing to write this blog, I reflected on why I felt that way and I decided it was a mixture of ritual and moods. What are some of those rituals? Lighting candles on the Advent wreathe, one week at a time, creates a mood of expectation, surrounded by the calm and peace a lighted candle brings. It beckons me to quiet,...
A Congregation Christmas Chronicle Connection
...Robert had the idea to create Rudolph as a essentially an “outcast.” While writing his book, he would read it to his daughter. The book was a hit with shoppers and later, Robert asked his brother-in-law, Johnny Marks, to write a song adapted from the story. Eventually, the song was recorded in 1949, by Gene Autry and the legend of Rudolph was born. Johnny Marks would go on to write some of the most famous Christmas songs of all time....
It’s Time to Make Our Voices Heard About Climate Justice
...significant impact on the environment and climate change. Use Your Voice Then, having accessed this information, do your part to influence your legislators through in-person visits from you or those who represent you. Send individualized email messages to your Congress people or write personalized, individualized letters. Use your voice in your local newspaper by persuading the editor to publish an Op-Ed or write a letter to the editor. Or show up at town halls and speak out or make a...
Sister Mary Catherine Keene
...I keep from singing? How can I keep from singing? How, indeed? For Mary Catherine, it was simply impossible. Her entire life was one continuous song – from beginning to end. It will surprise no one who knew Mary Catherine that “How Can I Keep from Singing?” was her favorite song. Nor that her favorite readings from scripture included the passages: “I came that you may have life and have it to the full” (John 10:10), “I have set before...
August 10, 2025: Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
...all: “Dad’s favorite.” Dad delighted in the antics of his youngest daughter drinking from my mug; no question in her mind, she was his favorite, too. It’s not a long shot to say our father’s favorite, all four of us, were together in one room. This Gospel we read today reminded me of our Dad’s trust in the Father’s great love for him. He was faithful to God and God was faithful to him. He was ready to see God...
Sister Marianne (Trinita Marie) McGriffin
...which was published in 2002,” said Sister Rosemary. “As Providence would have it, Sister Marianne became interested in religious iconography, and by the time she came home to the Woods at age 80, she had spent a number of years immersed in the sacred task of learning to ‘write’ icons. In her final ministry, that of iconographer, Sister Marianne delighted in deepening and developing her spiritual life and artistic skills while teaching others to write icons and arranging for the...
Sister Jan Craven
...animal: deer dessert: German cream puff time of day: morning least favorite course: chemistry If I weren’t an SP: I’d be very unhappy web site: HGTV and Food Network course in school: math, but not until college food: pasta and bread least favorite food: liver saint: my grandmother sinner: Augustine childhood activity: playing softball and badminton flower: pansy my best friend says: I’m a good best friend and a woman of insight and compassion book: “The March of Folly” by...
Sister Frances Alma McManus
...‘I had to comb my ratted hair out many times in your presence, more times than I care to admit. However, when you told me how proud you were to see me working as a Candy Striper at Loretto Hospital it was something I never forgot.’ “Here is my personal favorite, “This birthday greeting comes from the long ago 1964 freshman who transferred out of Guerin to the public high school and back into Guerin—all in the same day! You...