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Sister Frances Maureen McGrory
Sister Frances Maureen McGrory “Those who humble themselves like this child, such are the greatest in the realm of heaven.” (Matthew 18:4) “Sister Frances Maureen was a loyal and devoted sister, aunt and friend to many. She was a true and dedicated Sister of Providence carrying on the mission of the Congregation to the very end,” said Sister Nancy Nolan in her commentary for Sister Frances Maureen McGrory, who died March 26, 2011. Frances Mary McGrory was born July 23,...
Sister Mary Ann Leahy, (formerly Sister Marie Anita)
...country,” said Sister Catherine T. McNamee, CSJ, former NCEA president. “Sister Mary recognized early on the vital importance of engaging lay leaders to help preserve and strengthen Catholic education. She also knew that the bishops’ support for Catholic schools was essential to their future.” Regarding Sister Mary’s time with the NRRO, Sister Stephanie Still, PBVM, Executive Director of the Office said “Sister Mary was instrumental in the early organization of NRRO. We are grateful for her service to the religious...
Sister Conrad Monrad
...was named professor emeriti, Sister Conrad lived in Florida with her good friend, Sister Luke, until 2006. Besides her continued WED work, Sister Conrad did things at home that helped Sister Luke to be able to work in the parish. In 2006, Sister Conrad came to the health care facility at Saint Mary of the Woods, where her ministry is listed as “Prayer for students.” In 1973, the National Council of the Teachers of Mathematics published a booklet entitled “Topics...
Sister Ruth Sampson (formerly Sister Constance Mary)
...always full of curiosity, interest and freshness.” Sister Donna Marie Fu notes that Sister Ruth was extremely creative and could make beautiful and useful things out of practically nothing. She put so much energy into her teaching — everything was for the students. Sister Suzanne Smith remembers a time when a group of sisters were driving back to the convent from Cape Cod and Sister Ruth insisted that they stop the car so she could collect butterflies for her classroom....
Sister Margaret Nau (formerly Sister Jude Ann)
...lot about God’s ways with us, said Sister Maureen Abbott in her commentary for Sister Margaret Nau, formerly Sister Jude Ann, who passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. She was 81 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 59 years. Sister Maureen continued: Her uncle Mike certainly put his finger on the most elemental of God’s ways. On the occasion of Peggy’s 25th Jubilee, he wrote her a note of congratulations, telling...
Sister Brigid Ann Bonner
...way. Hobbies, such as needlepoint and quilting, provided that quiet time that is required of such skills. Sisters of Providence and Providence Associates gathered in June for a Louisville Area Circle. The Circle was hosted by the SPs at Providence Self-Sufficiency Ministries in Georgetown, Ind. Pictured (front row from left) Sheila Galvin, Joan Frisz, and Sister Eileen Bonner; (middle row) Sister Joanne Cullins, Sister Rose Virginia Eichman, Sister Brigid Bonner; (back row) Sister Nancy Reynolds, Tom O’Toole, Margo O’Toole, Sister...
Sister Evelyn Ovalles 25th Jubilee Celebration
...prays for Sister Evelyn Ovalles (center) during her Jubilee celebration. Sister Evelyn Ovalles (center) sings the last song during her Jubilee celebration. General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski (left) with Sister Evelyn Ovalles. Sister Judy Birgen (left) with Sister Evelyn Ovalles. Sister Evelyn Ovalles (left) looks on as General Councilor Sister Laura Parker pins a corsage onto Sister Evelyn’s dress. Sister Evelyn Ovalles (center) poses for a photo with (clockwise, from left) Sister Carol Nolan, Sister Rosemary Nudd, Sister Arrianne Whittaker,...
Sister Dorothy Karier
...of Our Lady that is surely a remembrance of this ministry,” said Sister Margaret. “In 1991, Sister Dorothy and her sister, Sister Margaret, began their service as pastoral associates at Assumption and St. Joseph parishes in Cresco, Iowa, where they visited sick and elderly shut-ins in homes, hospitals and nursing homes and worked with the RCIA program,” continued Sister Margaret. Sister Dorothy returned to the Woods in 1996 and volunteered in Residential Services. “Sister Dorothy never stopped wanting to learn,...
Sister Joan Matthews (formerly Sister Ignatius)
“O God, I will sing a new song to you.” These words appear on Sister Joan’s memorial card and so fit who she was in this life and who she is now as she sings God’s praises forever, said Sister Mary Beth Klingel in her commentary for Sister Joan Matthews, formerly Sister Ignatius, who passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. She was 93 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 75 years....
100+ year old sisters survive COVID-19
...been able to see her in person, Sister Pat says Sister Mary Roger is sounding like her old self. “She is asking questions about the political scene, the Church and the latest comings and goings in the Community. She is frequently better informed than I,” says Sister Pat. Sister Betty Hopf Sister Betty Hopf, SP, Sister Marceline’s health care representative, says Sister Marceline was more alert and aware before her illness. She is still sleeping a lot and is more...
Sister Paula Damiano: Full Circle
...sister. She applied to multiple colleges and was accepted. But her call to join the convent persisted. She believes that her Catholic education influenced her decision to join the Sisters of Providence. The sisters who taught her in grade school were amazing. And she admired the Sisters of Providence who taught her in high school for their excellence in teaching. And she liked many of them for who they were. Sister Su-Hsin Huang (left), Sister Paula Damiano (center) and Sister...
Celebrate with us! Sister Emily’s first vows
...Sister Emily Smiles while listening to Sister Dawn’s reflection Sister Emily professes her vows for one year Father Daniel Hopcus and Sisters Jenny Howard, Dawn Tomaszewski and Emily during the blessing of Sister Emily’s new SP cross Sister Emily receives her SP cross from Sister Dawn Sister Emily smiles at Sister Dawn after she receives her cross Sister Emily signs her profession papers All those in attendance applaud Sister Emily The Congregation blesses Sister Emily Sisters and friends gathered to...