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Expanding the story of hospitality
...of the watch, Sister Laurine Haley, had been given it many years ago, when her own watch stopped running. She had asked about watches “on hand,” and was given the watch of Sister Marion Celeste, who was deceased. When Sister Laurine purchased a new watch years later, the other one was put in a drawer as a possible “back up” should the watch battery on the new one give out. When Sister Laurine realized Marianne’s connection to the Bisch family...
All Saints Day
As a kid, saints always fascinated me. I liked hearing their stories from my Sister of Providence teachers and reading their stories on my own. The martyrs, in my young mind, were the best! I really liked those stories and reveled in the fantasy that someday I, too, would die for my faith, just as they did — burned at the stake or fed to the lions. Well, forget that! Reality soon set in and with it a desire to...
Christmas Prayer
Infant Jesus, born among us as a helpless baby, … come into our hearts this day and teach us the meaning of simplicity and how dependent we are on others. … come into our minds this day that we may know truth and better handle the real situations in which we find ourselves. … come into our spirits and warm them with attitudes of love and caring, thoughtfulness and joy. God of all gifts, we thank you for the many...
Our immigrant saint: Saint Mother Theodore Guerin moment
...of affirmation in writing … to be recorded that he is a resident of the state,” and that “he would become a citizen … as soon as he can become naturalized” before becoming eligible to hold land. This act was repealed Jan. 13, 1846, requiring from that time forward mere residence in the United States in order to own land. True to form, Mother Theodore did not waste time. The Articles of Incorporation for the Sisters of Providence are dated...
French foundress now has “southwestern” look
...introduced to the Sisters of Providence when I received a phone call from Ed Pease, former U.S. Representative from Indiana and friend of the Sisters of Providence. Ed informed me that he had commissioned an artist (JK Lamkin) in Laos, NM, to write an icon of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin to commemorate our 175th anniversary year of celebration and that the icon was “on its way.” Several days later the huge, carefully wrapped box arrived. It probably took us a...
Ecological pioneer teacher leaves lasting impression
...without our awareness.” — Anne Healey, ’73 “Sister Helen is the original Earth Mother.” — Mary Ellen Wieland, ’74 “Thinking of Sister Helen brings a smile. She absolutely had a profound influence on me and my eventual career choice. When I took biology from sister she was still in the full habit. I’ve recounted many times the vivid image I have of her rolling up her sleeves, hiking up her skirt and tucking it in to her waist (she looked...
Of liverwort and shaved eyebrows: Anne Healey remembers Sister Helen Vinton the scientist
Sister Helen Vinton works with as student in the science lab at Ladywood-St. Agnes School in Indianapolis in 1970. I took Biology from Sister Helen [Vinton] as a sophomore at Ladywood-St. Agnes High School [in Indianapolis] and the most memorable lesson I learned from her was a curiosity and appreciation for the minute miracles that occur in nature. For one project I remember attempting to grow a liverwort called marcanchia in a petri dish. Her fascination with and excitement about...
The original Earth Mother
...day. Minds were awakened and lasting friendships were formed (I walked with Mary Glenn and we are still thick as thieves!). Sister Helen was the original Earth Mother. She made such a positive impression on our lives, as did so many of our sisters. — Mary Ellen Wieland, LSA ’74, composts, is an avid gardener and recycler. She lives in Indianapolis and credits Sister Helen for her deep appreciation of the environment and a sense of duty to do what...
A Reflection on Sister Helen Jean Vinton
...the special women that provided that formation, Sister Helen Jean Vinton. Unlike young women today in the late 1960’s and early 1970’s only a few woman seemed eager to embrace the sciences. For many of us that changed when we stepped into biology class with Sister Helen. She taught all of us so much more than the scientific method, but rather a way of thinking and living in a much bigger world than most of us had experienced before. In...
Sister Helen Jean Vinton: a woman for all time
...Seeds were planted in my first biology class at Ladywood (later Ladywood-St. Agnes) High School in Indianapolis in the early 70’s starting me on a journey of appreciating creation and protecting it passionately. Sister Helen Jean was the teacher in that biology class facing a quiet young woman who had no interest in science and knew nothing about protecting the environment. After that year I was a changed person. My sister, Anne, and I started recycling aluminum cans on our...
“Sister” gathers the bills at the theatre
...the actress could invite the audience to give a donation toward the retirement expenses of women religious. The actress or theatre manager would determine which religious congregation would benefit from the collection. Lucky for us, Mary had a great aunt, Sister Agnes Philomene (Florence “Chrissie”McGovern), in the Congregation of the Sisters of Providence at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. She chose to ask for donations to the Sisters of Providence Retirement Fund. Actress Mary Zentmyer with audience members during a performance of Late...
God of Surprises
Did you know … God has a playful side? If not, why would God have created the sometimes-laughable diversity in nature, animals, people? Vast galaxies – miniscule cells, prickly bushes – lamb’s ear plants tiny violets – head-heavy sunflowers, kohlrabi and star fruit. Waddling ducks – long-necked giraffes, stilt-legged cranes – ponderous hippos, Swift gazelles – plodding snails industrious ants and laid-back walrus. Skin-shades – all colors, hues. Tall – short; skinny – plump. Pointy noses – double chins, Muscular...