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Sister Helen Vinton (formerly Sister Helen Jean)
...by Sister Denise Wilkinson in the commentary for Sister Helen Vinton, formerly Sister Helen Jean, who passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023, in Louisiana. She was 90-years-old and had been a Sister of Providence for 70 years. Sister Denise continued: Anna Patricia Vinton was born to parents John and Helen Swiggart Vinton December 9, 1932, in Gordon, Nebraska. Helen was one of eight children in the Vinton family. She was baptized Anna Patricia, but went by Ann. The state...
Sister Francis Edwards (formerly Sister Francis Bernard)
...so that she won’t eventually come and attack me!’” (Luke 18:1-8) I have chosen these two passages because when I think of Sister Francis, the two characteristics that emerge are determination and persistence, said Sister Rosemary Schmalz in her commentary for Sister Francis Edwards, formerly Sister Francis Bernard, who passed away on Monday, March 2, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. She was 95 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 77 years. Sister Rosemary continued: But her persistence...
Sister Wendy Workman
...education and religion teacher. She ministered at St. Angela, Chicago, for two years. After graduate school, “she was then assigned to physical education at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and took up residence in the Woodland Inn. She practiced her ballroom dancing lessons some evenings in her room and Sister Denise Wilkinson can testify that she heard Sister Wendy practicing with a broomstick the waltzes she would teach SMWC students. Every year, Sister Wendy worked in the children’s summer camps,” remembered Sister...
Mission novice blessing 2016
...an elder Sister of Providence. Sisters Arrianne Whittaker, Carole Kimes, Tracey Horan, Joni Luna and Anna Fan. Sister Tracey Horan with Sisters Mirian Clare Stoll (seated) and Sister Nancy Bartasavich. What’s better than a hug from Sister Barbara Doherty? Sister Tracey Horan is congratulated after the blessing. Sister Marie Grace Molloy accompanies Sister Martha Steidl to congratulate Sister Tracey. Sister Tracey is greeted by Sister Concetta Banez after the blessing. Sister Bernadette Mary Carroll congratulates Sister Tracey. Sisters prayer during...
Sister Joyce Brophy (formerly Sister Robert Ellen)
Sister Joyce Brophy, formerly Sister Robert Ellen, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. She was 96-years-old and had been a Sister of Providence for 78 years. Commentary By Sister Denise Wilkinson, SP Take, Lord, and receive all my liberty, my memory, my understanding, and my entire will; all I have and all I own. You have given all to me. To you, Lord, I return it. Everything is yours; do with it what you will....
2021 90’s Party!
...Sister Noralee Keefe. Sister Barbara Ann Bluntzer (left) with special guest Sister Jody O’Neil. Sister Dorothy Gartland (right) with special guest Sister Judith Cervizzi. Sister Dorothy Ellen Wolsiffer (left) with special guest Sister Kathleen Leonard. Sister Eileen Dede (left) with special guest Sister Kathleen Dede. Sister Elizabeth Meyer (left) with special guest Sister Martha Wessel. Sister James Michael Kesterson with special guest Judy Livingston. Sister Joan Mary Schaefer (left) with special guest Sister Maureen Sheahan. Sister Joan Matthews (right) with...
Sister Maureen Fallon
...something was up. When I began the process for entrance into the community, we were in provinces at the time, and the Chicago provincial was Sister Barbara Doherty whom I had for classes three years at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. So my questions and answers to her were very different than if she had been interviewing a stranger. Q. How did you feel when Sister Margaret told you, “You’re going to be a Sister of Providence”? (Laughs) It was fairly unnerving...
Sister Mary (Mary Agatha) Carlton
...Officially Sister Mary was the volunteer coordinator and in that position interviewed volunteers and supervised their orientation. In addition, according to Sister Pat, Sister Mary assisted with the taking in and labeling of medications, restocking examination rooms, picking up supplies, cleaning the clinic and doing fund raisers. Sister Pat attributes their many returning clients to Sister Mary’s influence. Ever the gracious and generous woman, she did indeed ‘heal the oppressed,’” shared Sister Mary Roger. “Over the last five years, Sister...
Oral History: Sister Gloria Memering looks back on more than 60 years as a Sister of Providence
Sister Gloria Memering Editor’s note: In this piece, Providence Associate Debbie Griffey spent time speaking with Sister Gloria Memering (formerly Sister Cecelia.) Here, she shares Sister Gloria’s story with us. Are you interested in volunteering with the Sisters of Providence, perhaps visiting with sisters and helping share their stories? Learn more about our volunteer opportunities and how you can help. I suspected early in my interview with Sister Gloria Memering that she is either the oldest child in a family...
Providence Associate commitment liturgy reflection
...daughter’s hair after the liturgy as her Sister of Providence Companion Sister Rosemary Eyler looks on. Sister of Providence Nancy Nolan of “Here’s the thing, Hon” fame with her Providence Associate Companion Amy Miranda at the first commitment ceremony Nov. 8. Director and Assistant Director of Providence Associates Sister Diane Mason and Debbie Dillow bless the Providence Associates pins during the Oct. 21 ceremony for the Texas associates. Sister of Providence Companion Sister Barbara Bluntzer pins the Providence Associate pin...
On policing and Providence
Sister Pat Mahoney outside the District 22 police station in Chicago where she volunteers. From the way Sister Pat Mahoney greets the receptionist and walks right through the gate labeled “POLICE USE ONLY,” it is apparent that she feels right at home. Still, Sister Pat laughs, she never guessed she would volunteer at a police station. “But I never thought I’d leave teaching or stop wearing the habit when I entered religious life, either.” Sister Pat, a volunteer with the...
Congratulations to the 2016 gold and silver Jubilarians
Four Sisters of Providence celebrated Jubilees on Saturday, June 25. Photographed (front, from left) General Officer Sister Mary Beth Klingel, Jubilarian Sister Cathy Campbell (50 years), Jubilarian Sister My Huong Pham (25 years), General Superior Sister Denise Wilkinson, (back, from left) Jubilarian Sister Linda Thompson (50 years), General Officer Sister Dawn Tomaszewski, General Officer Sister Jenny Howard, General Officer and Vicar Sister Lisa Stallings and Jubilarian Sister Mary Jo Piccione (50 years). Editor’s note: Below is the reflection givien by...