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Sister Dorothy Evelyn Laughlin

...High School, New Lenox. Sister Dorothy Evelyn spent four years teaching at Marywood, Anaheim, Calif., and two years at Immaculata Seminary, Washington, D.C. “Since Sister Dorothy Evelyn so loved teaching, I asked some of her former students and colleagues to share some memories of her. From their comments, it is evident that Dorothy Evelyn — or Sister Dotty E. as some called her — taught much more than her subjects of expertise, English, biology, religion and French,” said Sister Ann....

Volunteers help the Woods run smoothly

...honor the sisters who were instrumental in my education,” Carl said. “It all began as summer was rapidly drawing to a close in early September 1952. I walked into Saint Benedict School, where Sister Imelda taught me the basics in first and second grade. Indeed, it was from Sister Imelda I recall a great compliment. I was barely 6 at the time! “In her memory, in the memory of Sister Agnes Anna, Sister Marie Celeste, my high school teachers Sister...

School children’s cards, donation brighten sisters’ day

...open the package and see all this wonderful creativity tumbling out,” said Sister Ann Casper (formerly Sister Kenneth Ann), the director of Mission Advancement for the Sisters of Providence. She shared the cards with the sisters at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. “They brought lots of joy.” In return, the sisters sent notepads and pens to the students and a note in which they promised to pray for the students. “We feel gratitude for all the time it took the youngsters to make...

Providence Food Pantry 25th anniversary

...the pantry (center) and Rose sell tickets. Marylu (center) and Greg Thralls have supported the pantry for many years. A good crowd assists the pantry in celebrating 25 years! Pat Etling catches up with Sister Ann Casper. Sister Joseph is more than happy about the fun run/walk gift check. A beautiful quilt is part of the raffle treasure. Sister Joan Slobig (left) presents Sister Joseph Fillenwarth proceeds from the Saint Mary’s Village fun run/walk. From left, Pat Etling, Bob Warn...

Sister Anna Rose Harrington: ‘Generous to a fault’

...particular interest in Sister Mary Eleanor’s commentary, but so was her generosity. According to Sister Mary Eleanor, Sister Anna Rose was “generous to a fault.” In her commentary, Sister Mary Eleanor explained how when someone would bring a gift to Sister Anna Rose, she was always thinking of a way to give it to someone else. Sister Anna Rose returned to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods in 1987 to minister in prayer. She was a Sister of Providence for 69 years. ‪#‎throwbackthursday ‪#‎tbt...

Sister Ann Margaret O’Hara

Current ministry: General Superior Years in the Congregation: 51 years Something I’ve always wanted to do is: dance Sister Ann Margaret O’Hara’s five-year term as general superior of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods is moving toward its end. She has been in a leadership position for most of her 51 years as a Sister of Providence, giving her somewhat of a unique perspective on vowed religious life. She likes to embrace passionately the future, thinking about what might...

The 2020 Annual Meeting ZOOM Adventure!

Friends finding friends; doing what we can do for the future Whenever Sisters of Providence gather for our Annual Meeting, there is great energy. In more recent years when we have included our Providence Associates in the first day of that meeting, the vitality and noise level have seemed even greater! Sisters and Providence Associates together on Zoom from many remote locations filled multiple pages of the screen This year, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, our Annual Meeting needed to...

Sister Ann Sullivan celebrates golden jubilee

Sister Ann Sullivan, founding director of White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, was one of 10 Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods who recently celebrated their 50th anniversary as members of the Congregation. We join in the celebration by congratulating Sister Ann on this special anniversary! You see, in 1991 there was no White Violet Center, but the seed of that possibility was alive and growing is Sister Ann. It was Sister Ann who provided the soil in which this ministry...

Steeped in tradition: The Saint Anne Procession

...their destinations, those taking part continued with their prayers. Sister Rosemary Borntrager coordinated the procession. Sister Rosemary said last year, approximately 57 to 60 persons, including sisters, Providence Associates, staff and a student from the college, took part in the procession. This photo, taken in July 1939, shows the Sisters of Providence during the Saint Anne Procession. “This takes place in fulfillment of a vow,” Sister Rosemary said. “Mother Theodore promised the sisters would do this.” Sister Marianne, who has...

Sister Regis McNulty

...prepared for you! Funeral services for Sister Regis took place on Thursday, December 17, 2020, in the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. A Virtual Wake took place at 10:30 a.m., followed by Funeral Liturgy without Eucharist at 11 a.m. We welcome you to share your memories of Sister Regis in the comment section below. Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Sister Regis to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Regis McNulty Complete Ministry...

Sisters of Providence welcome new postulants

...in the United States, Ann elected to visit Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Postulant Ann Duong receiving a warm greeting from Sister Delan Ma. She stayed for two months. “I visited and explored the community,” Ann said. “Sister Editha provided advice for a possible transfer.” Now, the two will begin immersing themselves in the Sisters of Providence Congregation history and much more. “They will explore prayer life and community life with the Sisters of Providence,” Sister Editha said. “And they will visit nine...

Sister Lawrence Ann Liston

Download Complete Interview with Sister Lawrence Ann Liston Current ministry: Administrator, St. Ann Clinic Years in the Congregation: 49 Contact Sister Lawrence Ann at: 812-232-7447 ext. 104 lliston@spsmw.org What do you like best about Saint Mary-of-the Woods? The beauty of the outdoors, the quiet peacefulness of the woods. It is a gift from God. When I am not officially at work or involved in ministry, you’re most likely to see me… Working a jigsaw puzzle. On weekends, I love to...