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Tales of unexpected blessings
Sister Ann Casper and her cane “Who knew that I would be calling my cane ‘an unexpected blessing?’ But I have come to realize what a friend it is! This friend rarely leaves my side, offers me support at every step of my journey, reminds me to stand erect, cautions me of my limitations and even comes in handy to reach items too high or too far away. A true friend indeed!” Sister Ann Casper, SP “A recent unexpected blessing...
Help people in need through the Foley Legacy Fund
...for funding to be used during the 2018-2019 fiscal year, i.e., Sept. 1, 2018 – Aug. 31, 2019. Can you help? The fund needs a firm and growing foundation to continue to support Sisters of Providence works of love, mercy and justice now and into the future. To learn more about how you can make an impact by donating to this fund, contact Sister Ann Casper at 812-535-2801 or acasper@spsmw.org. (Originally published in the Fall 2017 issue of HOPE magazine.)...
Sister Ann Xavier Hau
Sister Ann Xavier Hau “O my Beloved, you are my shepherd, I shall not want.” (Psalm 23:1) “At the beginning of this commentary, I read Sister Ann Xavier’s favorite scripture version of Psalm 23. It speaks of the gratitude that filled her heart for all God had given her throughout her life,” said Sister Diane Ris in her commentary for Sister Ann Xavier Hau, who died March 1. Bernice Margaret Hau entered this world Nov. 12, 1920, in Chicago. She...
Sister Margaret Ann (Marie Nicholas) McNamara
Sister Margaret Ann McNamara “All wisdom comes from the Lord.” (Sirach 1:1) “Our beautiful reading from Sirach said, ‘The Lord lavished wisdom upon his friends.’ Truly, the Lord’s bounty has granted the Sisters of Providence a generous portion of wisdom in the life of Sister Margaret Ann,” said Sister Therese Guerin Sullivan in her commentary for Sister Margaret Ann McNamara, who died Sept. 1. The middle of three children, Margaret Ann McNamara was born Aug. 5, 1935, in Chicago to...
Warm hearts welcome postulant Anna Fan
...for Anna. One sister endearingly remarked, “You and Tracey are ‘band members,'” since Anna entered just a few months after Tracey Horan. This term was used earlier in the Congregation when larger groups of women entered at the same time. Anna learned about the Sisters of Providence from working at Miracle Home ministry in Taishan, Taiwan, and by getting to know Director Sister Delan Ma. Miracle Home has served low-income and disabled elderly clients since 2000. Visit Anna’s photo album...
Sister Ann Michael O’Donnell
...‘Gentle Annie.’ She lived her life comfortably, happily looking forward to the fulfillment of her hope in Jesus,” said Sister Alexa Suelzer in her commentary for Sister Ann Michael O’Donnell, who died Dec. 21. Born April 17, 1918, in Wilkes Barre, Pa., Ann O’Donnell was one of 11 children of William and Anne Boyle O’Donnell. “As an infant, Ann contracted polio, which left her lame in one leg. Since she grew up with this limitation, she learned early to live...
Anna Fan enters Sisters of Providence as postulant
Sisters of Providence General Superior Sister Denise Wilkinson reads with new postulant Anna Fan. On Thursday, Nov. 13, Anna Fan, a native of Taiwan, was received into the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, as a postulant. According to Director of Postulants Sister Marsha Speth, Anna was welcomed to the postulancy through the ritual of entrance. Sister Marsha said Anna knocked on the door at Providence Hall and was greeted by General Superior Sister Denise Wilkinson. From there, Anna...
Sister Annette Marie Bruce
...and sixth-grade students. Throughout the years, Sister Annette Marie would inquire about Dorothy. Her calm acceptance of this student who was so different had a profound impact on the students in the class, who followed her example of accepting diversity many years before we as a Congregation talked about it. A couple of years later I was also in Sister Annette Marie’s class, and I remember her as peaceful then,” shared Sister Mary Ann. “On Sunday afternoon, Feb. 26, Sister...
From farming to teaching to counseling to care of Earth: Sister Ann Sullivan’s story
Sister Ann Sullivan in 2003, at the time the founding director of the White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, shows off some of the organic plants growing in the greenhouse. “We have a long way to go on the journey, and we know there’s no going back. The work of justice has transformed the consciousness of the people.” These words by Sister Marie McCarthy speak to Sister Ann Sullivan (formerly Sister John Margaret). This call to respond to the critical unmet...
Reflecting on the profession of vows of Sister Anna Fan
...to me: “I surrender and trust God planted me in the garden of the Sisters of Providence and will make a miracle in my life. All (God) needs is my Amen.” Today, Anna, you have said a Great AMEN with your words of profession: I, Sister Anna Fan, take forever, the vows of poverty, chastity and obedience. Wholehearted yes Sister Anna Fan with Sister Tracey Horan. And it seems to me that because of your wholehearted yes, God will make...
A long history of mission in Asia
...Eugene Marie Howard, Marie Gratia Luking, the Rev. F.X. Clougherty, the Rev. J.N. Tacconi, the Rev. H.P. Lawton, Sister Clare Mitchell, the Rev. J. Kerin, Sisters Mary Elise Renauldt and Marie Patricia Shortall. 100 years of the Sisters of Providence in Asia This video marks the 100-year anniversary of the Sisters of Providence in Asia. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4V_qC3ZTJ0 And in this video, we honor those Sisters of Providence who have ministered in Asia. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X495YEUbYrs Learn more For a brief history of the...
Immaculata, Washington, D.C.
...and high school) with Nancy Holmes, Anna Pagi, Joanie Skarnoulis Walsh, Eileen Haussener Perkins, Susan Haussener McElroy, Mary Raskauskas Lukach, Mary Jo Gofreddi McNamara. Also gals celebrated Margie’ s bday in Bethesda. Here are some pix from the bday party. Our animal masks are because we once acted like we were in the ANIMAL HOUSE film though now we have matured to “ladies who lunch”. From left front and around the table: Dottie Donovan Battista, Anna Pagi, Peg Fulner McCarty,...