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Sister Ann Duong, a native of Vietnam, entered the Congregation as a woman in initial formation on Saturday, September 14, 2024. She officially entered the novitiate on Sunday, August 24, 2025, during a ceremony in the Church of the Immaculate Conception....

...Guerin. Through shared experiences, discussions, and pilgrimage, attendees deepened their faith, found renewed joy and peace, and discovered fresh insights into her enduring example. Social Justice: Answering the Call A 1971 gathering of Catholic sisters sparked the creation of NETWORK, empowering women religious to advocate for justice through political action. From early organizing to initiatives like Nuns on the Bus, sisters—including Sister Emily TeKolste today—continue advancing systemic change. Anne Thérèse Guérin: 20 Years of Sainthood Marking 20 years since Saint...

...New York. Developed January 2011 by Sisters of Providence Jean Fuqua and Ann Sullivan, and Sister Maureen Freeman, CSJ, in preparation for the 2011 Sisters of Providence General Chapter. Revised January 2012 and again in June 2012 by the Sisters of Providence Land Ethic Committee: Sisters of Providence Rose Ann Eaton, Jean Fuqua, Ann Sullivan and Dawn Tomaszewski; Sisters of St. Joseph Mary Lou Dolan and Maureen Freeman; Pat Goodwin, former SP Chief Operating Officer; and Tracy Wilson, Providence Associate....

Here we have a photograph of Sister Ann Sullivan (back) and Sister Jean Fuqua weaving at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice. The photo was taken in 2001. During the Sisters of Providence 1991 General Chapter, the Congregation made a commitment to eco-justice and eco-spirituality. Sister Ann Sullivan offered a proposal to the Congregation to strengthen the commitment and as a result, a task force was eventually created to develop a plan of implementation to establish Saint Mary-of-the-Woods as an eco-justice...

...Care, where she volunteered for years, they called her the “white tornado!” A former colleague at the day care wrote, “She was a remarkable woman who in her 80s could work circles around the rest of us,” said Sister Ann Casper in her commentary for Sister Rose Marita Riordan, who died on Sunday, March 19, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. She was 95 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 78 years. Others marveled at her agility, crawling around...

...in Leadership Luncheon. Annual luncheon draws large crowd The Sisters of Providence hosted the 12th annual Women in Leadership Luncheon on March 10 to great success. More than 120 area leaders attended the luncheon. Sister Ann Sullivan was the guest speaker. During her presentation, Sister Ann delved into women’s spirituality, discussing three movements from the book, “Dance of the Spirit,” by Maria Harris, and offering ways for women to take time to reflect on who they are, where they are...

Sister Ann Miriam Zell “For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.” (Luke 12:34) “Sister Ann Miriam’s death occurred only days short of her entrance anniversary. On Friday, Aug. 20, she would have marked exactly 78 years as a Sister of Providence. Now, as Providence would have it, no physical limitations impede her; she enjoys companions who always have time for her, and, best of all, is eternally with our God of Providence, the inexhaustible source of...

...how much she appreciated what they did for the sisters. She enjoyed sitting by the front desk in Mother Theodore Hall, folding Kleenex, greeting visitors and answering questions. She obviously loved being there in that place,” continued Sister Margaret. “Sister Ann Veronica is also remembered as a spiritual person, not that she wore religion on her sleeve, but that she was a very prayerful person,” said Sister Margaret. The Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Ann Veronica was celebrated Sept....

...windows, dedicated to Saint Anne, show motifs of books and writing quills. “Sancta Anne” means ‘Saint Anne” in Latin. The windows are dedicated to Saint Anne. The beautiful stained glass windows feature coral and shell motifs. This beautiful metal light fixture hangs from the ceiling. Light from one of the stained glass windows falls on the intricately tiled floor, which features lovely concentric shell shapes. The floor of Saint Anne Shell Chapel has pretty floral patterns on the tile floor....

Sister Angela Rose Halpin “It is good to give thanks to the Lord, to sing praise to your name, Most High.” (Psalm 92:1) “The words of the Psalmist direct one’s thoughts to faith, prayer and service. In reflecting on the life of Sister Angela Rose it seems these qualities fit her perfectly as she was a woman of great faith, fervent prayer and dedicated service,” said Sister Ann Casper in a commentary written by Sister Edwardine McNulty for Sister Angela...

...said. “I learned to live simply.” One of Mother Theodore’s missions was to comfort the sick, as it was for Sister Joann. She assisted AIDS patients and those afflicted with HIV while she ministered in the Selma, Ala., area. Mother Theodore also founded a Congregation of women religious that has withstood time and many challenges. Sister Joann is thankful for the Sisters of Providence, and she embraces the legacy. “I was taught by Sisters of Providence from first grade through...

Sister Teresa Ann Callahan “I formed you … to open the eyes of the blind, to bring prisoners from confinement, and from the dungeon, those who live in darkness.” (Isaiah 42:6-7) “These words of Isaiah fit so well the life of Sister Teresa Ann,” said Sister Catherine Livers in her commentary for Sister Teresa Ann Callahan, who died Feb. 19. Born Helen Loretta Callahan to John and Minnie (Keating) Callahan on Jan. 8, 1917, in Chicago, she was one of...