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Sister Adrian Marie Conrad
As today we gather to celebrate Sister Adrian Marie’s entrance into the fullness of God’s reign, we begin by recalling the many ways through which she gave so many a taste of the kingdom of God here on this earth, said Sister Maureen Abbott in her commentary for Sister Adrian Marie Conrad, who passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. She was 99 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 76 years. Sister Maureen...
A long history of mission in Asia
...Eugene Marie Howard, Marie Gratia Luking, the Rev. F.X. Clougherty, the Rev. J.N. Tacconi, the Rev. H.P. Lawton, Sister Clare Mitchell, the Rev. J. Kerin, Sisters Mary Elise Renauldt and Marie Patricia Shortall. 100 years of the Sisters of Providence in Asia This video marks the 100-year anniversary of the Sisters of Providence in Asia. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4V_qC3ZTJ0 And in this video, we honor those Sisters of Providence who have ministered in Asia. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X495YEUbYrs Learn more For a brief history of the...
Providential Connections: Sisters Abroad
...our appreciation to our sisters in Taiwan for the many ways that Miracle Home takes Providence into the lives of the elderly. Upfront Challenges In July, the Sisters of Providence commissioned Sister Deborah Campbell, SP, to spend ten months in Madagascar, where the Sisters of Providence of Ruillé-sur-Loir, France, minister. Her arrival, as the sisters were preparing to host their biannual regional assembly, retreat and Silver Jubilee celebration of six sisters, allowed her to meet all but two of the sisters in Madagascar. Having been to Madagascar three...
Living the Gospel: What’s Next
...our common humanity and to stop the mistreatment of those in ICE detention as well as the illegal methods used to actually detain people. Good Company The Providence Community is in good company when calling for a more just and humane immigration policy. Pope Leo XIV consistently does so. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops issued a Special Message on Immigration in November 2025. (From left) Sisters Denise Wilkenson, Donna Butler, Marsha Speth, Barbara Sheehan, SP, and others show...
The legacy of Providence lives on in our sisters in Taiwan
...the United States from Taiwan to enter the Sisters of Providence in September of 2004. She professed perpetual vows in June 2014. Sister Su-Hsin currently ministers with elder Sisters of Providence at Saint Mary-of-the Woods, Indiana, with our Ministry of Care Team. Also gifted artistically, Sister Su-Hsin offers art and spirituality programs at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Anna Fan Sister Anna Fan, SP, is one of seven women currently in formation to become a Sister of Providence. Sister Anna came to...
Sisters of Providence struggles and wisdom amidst pandemic
...hours already and who have just been asked to stay on for another shift. Sister Josephine herself has ministered to staff by baking cookies and sending them to the various units of the hospital. she has also assembled pamphlets about coping and stress. History and education Sister Maureen Abbott commented that she and Sister Mary Ryan had been discussing plans to pilot a community history module. The lockdown motivated Sister Maureen to finish writing the narrative piece, “Changing Course: Sisters...
Sister Andre Panepinto
...St. Dennis School. Sister Kathleen Leonard shared, “Peter, Bill and Tony, Andre’s nephews, spent a lot of time with Andre and the Sisters in Lockport. One day, I don’t know what Peter was doing but Sister Patty Geis said to him, ‘Do you think you’re the boss of the world?’ Peter’s response was very serious: “NO, AUNT GEN IS.” After seven years at St. Dennis, Sister Andre felt a need for renewal within herself. She then went to the University...
Sister Mary Alice (Joseph Gertrude) Zander
...Pat. “Our Providence Associates! Sister Mary Alice gave her all to building this relationship. She loved this ministry. It was her ‘baby,’ and she continued as she was able after her surgeries and chemotherapies. Again, an hour or so before she died, Sister Mary Alice was talking with Sister Diane Mason, assistant director of associates. Actually, I think Sister Mary Alice was telling Sister Diane what still needed to be done. Ask Sister Diane about Sister Mary Alice’s cell phone...
Sister Annette Schipp
I did not meet Sister Annette Schipp until sometime in the early 80s when I was visiting Sister Cecilia Ann at Precious Blood in Jasper (Indiana). We were introduced and after she had left the room, Cecilia Ann said to me, “You don’t know Sister Annette? She is one of God’s holy people.” Indeed, I think everyone here would agree with that statement, said Sister Rosemary Schmalz in her commentary for Sister Annette Schipp, who passed away on Wednesday, July...
Sister Rosemary (Mary Gilbert) Powers
...her fondest memory was, ‘My many years relating to teenagers as Christians, students and athletes,’” shared Sister Margaret. “Sister Rosemary enjoyed sports. Early on, before such things were allowed, one evening Sister Rosemary and another sister went to a football game when their eighth graders were in a playoff game. As the two sisters stood on the sidelines, one of the players got tackled and rammed into the other sister and broke her leg. The next day, Sister Rosemary had...
Sister Marie Alexis Geiger
...said of her, her heart was greater than she was, said Sister Janet Gilligan and Sister Mary Mark Dede in their commentary for Sister Marie Alexis Geiger, who passed away on Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. She was 91 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 73 years. Sister Janet and Sister Mary Mark continued: Elizabeth Clarissa Geiger was born on June 22, 1928, to Mary Elizabeth Drew and William Geiger in Loogootee, Indiana. She...
Remembering Sisters Amata Dugan and Michael Ellen Green
This year has borne witness to the passing of 10 Sisters of Providence. With only a handful of days before the dawn of 2017, we wanted to honor those sisters who have passed away. Last week, we focused on the lives of Sister Regina Therese Shaughnessy and Sister Marilyn Rose Ginder. For this week, we will take a look at Sister Amata Dugan and Sister Michael Ellen Green. This undated photo shows (from left) Sister Ann Clouser (RIP), Sister Eleanor...