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Coming of age with Vatican II
Sister Denise Wilkinson in various stages of formation with the Sisters of Providence. From left, entering the congregation, as a postulant and as a novice Sister Denise Wilkinson today On Sept. 12, 1963, the Sisters of Providence welcomed 58 of us as postulants. We arrived with a small black suitcase and a foot locker filled with a variety of personal supplies, regulation nightgowns, black stockings, nun shoes, men’s white handkerchiefs, black postulant skirts, black under blouses and black capes. We...
Sister Grace Marie Meehan
Sister Grace Marie Meehan, SP died on March 2, 2024, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. She was 93 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 76 years. Commentary by Sister Denise Wilkinson, SP Some of us called her Sister Grace Marie or just Sister. Some dropped the “sister” and went for Grace Marie. Some called her Aunt Grace. Many called her Gracie. A variety of names from a wide variety of family members, ministry partners, lifelong friends, care...
Sister Joni Luna professes final vows, Sister Jessica Vitente professes first vows
...vows. Sister Jessica Vitente on the day of her vows Detail on Sister Jessica’s hand-painted Filipino dress Detail on Sister Joni’s Native American dress Sister Dawn, left, joins those gathered in applauding Sister Jessica after her vows. Sister Jessica and Sister Joni raise their hands in prayer during the Our Father. Sisters Jessica and Joni stand before the Providence banners as they prepare to exit the church. Sister Jessica, right, poses with Sister Mary Mundy, her housemate. Sister Joni waves...
Coming home and going forth: Providence Associates annual meeting 2014
...group from Kentucky sang their state proud at Sundays social. From left Sisters Marceline Mattingly, Brigid Ann Bonner, Mary Montgomery, Providence Associate Joan Frisz, Sisters Hannah Corbin, Eileen Rose Bonner, Ellen Kehoe and Associate Maria Price. Providence Associate Kaitlyn Willy with Sisters Arrianne Whittaker and Nancy Reynolds. Providence Associates joined the celebration at a festive Mass on Saturday 10 Sisters of Providence celebrated 50 years with the Congregation and one sister celebrated 25 years. Sister Carol Nolan gives an update...
Sister Patricia McIntyre (formerly Sister Elaine)
...easily recognized God because she willingly embraced a childlike way of living, said Sister Denise Wilkinson in her commentary for Sister Patricia McIntyre, formerly Sister Elaine, who passed away on Monday, January 18, 2021, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. She was 87 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 70 years. Sister Denise continued: Many of Patty’s family members, friends and colleagues, band members and other Sisters of Providence used these words to describe Patty: loved to play;...
Sister Anne Marita Wynne
...all, but she was welcoming to any and all. In her quiet way, she drew others to her and embraced them warmly,” said Sister Denise Wilkinson in her commentary for Sister Anne Marita Wynne, who died May 27. Mary Irene Wynne and her twin brother, Matthew, entered this world April 1, 1916, in St. Augustine, Ill., to Matthew and Mary (Tanney) Wynne. Matthew died shortly after his birth. She had seven other siblings. Mary Irene attended several grade schools and...
Sister Denise reflection: 2008 Rite of Commitment
General Superior Sister Denise Wilkinson receives the commitments of the new Providence Associates. On Saturday, Nov. 8, 2008, 32 candidate-associates made their first commitment as Providence Associates during the Rite of Commitment in the Church of the Immaculate Conception. During the Eucharistic Liturgy, 43 Providence Associates renewed their commitments. The following reflection was given by General Superior Sister Denise Wilkinson. I remember when Sister Mary Alice Zander and the Providence Associate Advisory Group were in the beginning stages of planning...
Annual gathering of Providence Associates 2014
...a session on Saturday. Sister Carol Nolan gives an update on her ministry at Providence in the Desert in California during the ministry update portion of Monday’s meeting. General Superior Sister Denise Wilkinson welcomes all the Sisters of Providence, Providence Associates and ministry partners gathered for Monday’s meeting. General Superior Sister Denise Wilkinson gives updates to the gathered associates during Sunday’s meeting with the general council of the Sisters of Providence. Providence Associate Assistant Director Debbie Dillow discusses business with...
Former student rescues sister from Florida accident; saves her life
...home weekly to continue her recovery. She is beginning to gain a little weight, certainly significant improvement since the afternoon of March 15. On Aug. 15, the Florida sisters surprised Sister Margaret Louise and Sister Ann Paula with a party, cake and all. Certainly it was a welcome five-month milestone. Celebrating Sister Margaret Louise’s recover (seated) are Sister Cathy Buster, left, Sister Marianne Ridgell, Sister Ann Paula Pohlman, Sister Mary Ann Leahy, Sister Christine Patrick and Sister Carolyn Glynn. ...
Sisters of Providence celebrate Jubilees
...Jubilarians Sister Editha Ben is a native of Vigan, ILocos Sur, Philippines. Currently, she ministers as the director of vocations for the Sisters of Providence. Sister Editha, formerly Sister Editha Expedita S.P.C., entered the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres on May 10, 1967, and professed final vows on Feb. 1, 1975. Sister Editha transferred her vows to the Congregation of the Sisters of Providence in June 2002. She graduated from Rosary College, Vigan, ILocos Sur, Philippines,...
Sister Joan Zlogar (formerly Sister Joseph Bernard)
Today, we celebrate the life of our Sister Joan Zlogar – a woman who embodied childlike enthusiasm, a sense of wonder for the marvels of creation, openness to a wide variety of people, an ability to welcome friend or stranger, a commitment to justice and a deep, always evolving spiritual life, said Sister Denise Wilkinson in her commentary for Sister Joan Zlogar, formerly Sister Joseph Bernard, who passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. She was...
A faceless ghost?
...out the fact that this sister had pleats down the front of her dress. Sister Esther asked Catherine if it might be Sister Celestine, but Catherine said no, she knew Sister Celestine. Sister Esther inquired if it might be the sister from Texas who wore a gimp that had pleats. Catherine replied negatively again that she knew this sister also. “She was a funny looking sister,” Catherine told Sister Esther, “and you know, you’re going to think I’m crazy but...