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Listening, loving, letting go: reflection for profession of vows
...probably became a dull roar. Today, she professes first vows in response to (and I quote) “Jesus’ call to surrender and trust God who planted me in the garden of the Sisters of Providence and [who] will make a miracle in my life. All [God] needs is my Amen.” Sisters Tracey Horan and Anna Fan, who are making first vows, listen to Sister Dawn’s reflection. Tracey was on her way to joining the Sisters of Charity when our Saint Mother...
Fresh eyes on Sisters of Providence Annual Meeting
...in your employments, and come as soon as possible to give me the consolation of seeing you all, fervent and united, which is the greatest happiness that I can have in this world. Your truly devoted Sister St. Theodore, Sup’r Gen’l Though specific forms have varied throughout the history of the Sisters of Providence, the annual coming together of all sisters has been an important tradition for the community. Last week, I got to participate in my first annual meeting....
Practical ways to reduce CO2 emissions
...ways to reduce our carbon footprint? One big way is to change our diet. For each day of the week that we eat vegetarian rather than consume meat, we reduce our carbon footprint by 700 lbs. annually. So if we typically eat meat daily and choose instead to eat vegetarian two days each week, we would reduce our carbon footprint by 1400 lbs. annually. If that seems too difficult given other dietary restrictions, merely substituting pork or fish or chicken...
Announcement to sisters – Feb. 21, 2006
Sister Ann Margaret O’Hara announced on Feb. 21, 2006 that Rome had made a positive declaration concerning a second miracle attributed to Mother Theodore’s intercession. Sister Ann Margaret O’Hara, general superior of the Sisters of Providence, announced to the Congregation on Feb. 21 that the Ordinary Congregation of the Cardinals in Rome had made a positive declaration concerning a second miracle attributed to Mother Theodore’s intercession. Sister Diane Ris, who was the general superior of the Sisters of Providence at...
The bells of Saint Mary’s
...we would skip the note! There were — what should we say — bloopers!” said Sister Joan. “Sometimes we’d play together for harmony. If we were lucky, they [the bells] would not go ‘ta da’ when playing!” continued Sister Joan. “Rarely could we make them ring together,” said Sister Regina Marie McIntyre, who played the chimes as a novice in 1950-’51. Bell ringers In addition to those sisters who played the chimes, there were sisters who were bell ringers either...
Personal stories from bell and chimes ringers
All of the bells in the church tower have names. This is the Holy Family bell. Sister Ann Casper “One summer repairs were needed to the church [Church of the Immaculate Conception] tower bells. Bell ringers were told to have a second bell ringer accompany them because the pulley allowing the bells to easily swing in place was not operating correctly. The two of us novices made our way to the area behind the church organ and at precisely 6:25...
Our special practices
...a different Sister of Providence including: Sisters Ann Casper, Paula Damiano, Kathleen Desautels, Ruth Eileen Dwyer, Jeremy Gallet, Jeanne Knoerle, Bernice Kuper, Marie McCarthy, Rosemary Nudd, Barbara Sheehan, Alexa Suelzer, Ann Sullivan, Dawn Tomaszewski, Denise Wilkinson and Mary Alice Zander. The essays invite us to reflect on the following questions: What are the fundamental Christian practices that shape our lives? Are we continuing these practices today? Have we become a bit lax (or perhaps a bit lackadaisical) about any of...
In it together
...of the machinery. But (the sisters) care about you. You are valued here.” Karen receiving ashes from Sister Adele Beacham during a Ash Wednesday service, says she feels valued by the sisters. Karen is now also a Providence Associate and has recommended the associate relationship to many in her church. She echoed Vicki’s sentiments. “These women here, the sisters, are remarkable,” she said. “It’s all about the relationship with the sisters. They pay attention to who you are as a...
Sister Marie Kevin Tighe
...II era. However, here’s the attempt, said Sister Ann Casper in her commentary for Sister Marie Kevin Tighe, who died May 19, 2014, at age 89. She was a Sister of Providence for 72 years. Anna Therese (not only her mother’s name, but yes, almost identical with Mother Theodore Guerin’s baptismal name, whose cause would become her passion in later years), was born Aug. 23, 1924, in New Albany, Ind., to Edward and Anna Buche Tighe. She grew up in...
Sister Charles Van Hoy honored
...political process in Vigo County.” Etling said he has known Sister Charles for several years. “My mother, my aunt and all of my sisters are graduates of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College,” Etling said. Etling added the candidates’ nights Sister Charles has coordinated have always been well done. “She is known for her fairness and treating all equally, regardless of political affiliation,” said Sister Ann Casper, director of Mission Advancement for the Sisters of Providence. “She lets the candidates speak in the...
Sister Dorothy Marie Ahern
...who spent 66 years in schools, mostly as a teacher, with a few years as vice principal and principal. She taught every elementary grade, 1-8. She taught high school and she taught adult education. Except for three years in Oklahoma and seven years in Illinois, she was in California for 56 years, where she was assigned to every school we had in the Los Angeles area, eight in all, said Sister Ann Casper in her commentary for Sister Dorothy Marie...
Mike Eck, West Chester, OH: “This changed my life”
...family now includes two grandchildren – Calvin and Audrey. This place is truly sacred and holy ground. I met Sister Ann Casper on a subsequent trip and thanked her for her wonderful letters of thanks from the Sisters of Providence. Sister Ann invited me to lunch the next time I visited. We became good friends. Sister Ann finally met Denise in June 2014. We look forward to our future visits to “The Woods” and encounters with Saint Mother Theodore Guerin....