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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...
Oral history: Sister Cathy Campbell the storyteller
...the middle row, fourth from right. Sister Cathy leads a group of Sisters of Providence clowns. Sister Cathy in 1994 while president of Mother Thedore Guerin High School in Chicago. Sister Cathy prays with others during a community meeting in 2015. Sister Cathy Campbell and her Providence Associate Companion Jean Smith. Sister Cathy at right in her ministry with the Archdiocese of Indianapolis Circle of Grace program in 2014. 50-year jubilee celebrant Sister Cathy Campbell is greeted by a guest....
Virtual circles offer real relationship
...and justice in various ministries. Recently “Providence Circles” were formed based on geographic area. Twelve are now operating across the U.S. Because not all Associates live near to each other, two “virtual” Providence Circles were also established. These groups meet via conference call. Any associate, candidate-associate or sister is welcome to attend any of the circles. Whether “real” or “virtual” the benefits of the Providence Circles seem the same, said director Sister Diane Mason. “One of the greatest benefits of...
Sister Agnes Clare Buckley
...her sister, Cathie, and other relatives. Sisters of Providence, relatives and many friends gave Agnes Clare a beautiful send-off on the east coast with the Mass of Christian Burial on September 29. Agnes Clare had planned the service down to the last detail, which included her beloved Irish music. Joe kept checking the list of detailed instructions to be sure everything was just the way she wanted! Sister is buried among 22 other Sisters of Providence at Holy Cross cemetery...
Sisters of Providence celebrate Jubilees
Nineteen Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, are celebrating Senior Jubilees this year. 60-year Jubilarians Sister Carole Ann Fedders, formerly Sister Joseph Marie, was born in New Albany, Indiana. Currently, her ministry is one of presence at Providence Health Care at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Carole Ann entered the Congregation on Sept. 12, 1964, from Holy Spirit Parish in Louisville. She professed first vows on Aug. 15, 1967, and perpetual vows on Oct. 29, 1972. She has a bachelor’s degree...
Sisters profess first, perpetual vows
...Ind., which is now listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Saint Mother Theodore Guerin founded the Sisters of Providence at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods in 1840. Today, Sisters of Providence minister in 13 states, the District of Columbia and Asia, through works of love, mercy and justice. More information about the Sisters of Providence and their ministries can be found at SistersofProvidence.org. Sisters of Providence on Facebook @spsmw on Twitter Sisters of Providence on Instagram Sisters of Providence YouTube channel...
Former Sisters of Providence General Superior passes away
...vows on August 15, 1957, and perpetual vows on August 15, 1962. Sister Nancy followed her two older sisters, Sister Lucy Nolan and Sister Carol Nolan, into the Congregation. “My grandfather’s sister, Sister Modesta Nolan, joined the Sisters of Providence, so the Sisters were always important to our family,” Sister Nancy once said. “My memory is in fourth grade when a Sister asked what we wanted to be when we grew up and I knew I wanted to be a...
Sister Florence Norton (formerly Sister Thomas Ann)
...was 94 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 77 years. Sister Denise continued: However, when Florence celebrated her golden jubilees with her partners in ministry, the parishioners and staff of Our Lady of Grace Parish in Chicago, she herself chose the gospel just proclaimed. The central character of today’s gospel is Thomas, forever labeled as Doubting Thomas. Of all the gospels Florence could have chosen, why this one? It seems an unlikely choice for the woman...
Sister Elizabeth Meyer (formerly Sister Joseph Aloyse)
...for Sister Elizabeth took place on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at the Church of the Immaculate Conception. A Wake took place at 10 a.m., followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Sister Elizabeth to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. We welcome you to share your memories of Sister Elizabeth in the comment section below. Sister Elizabeth Meyer (formerly Sister Joseph Aloyse) Complete Ministry In Indiana: Teacher, St. Jude, Fort...
Oral history: Sister Patricia Geis, a life of adventures and little ones
...school Patty was exposed to another order, the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. She also admired them. Sister Patty affirmed all of the religious orders she has encountered to be very considerate and gracious. When Patty was a student at Mundelein Cathedral High School, she was aware that Monsignor Hayes’ own sister was a Sister of Providence. Patty relayed the following conversation she had had with a Sister of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary at the...
Oral history: The little things with Sister Lois Ann Stoiber
...and the ability to communicate face-to-face. This is the generation that built up the churches of the 1950s because of women like Sister Lois Ann and her fellow Sisters who were in the workplace as well as in the churches. Your heart will tell you what to do. Saint Mother Theodore Guerin What does it mean? What does it mean to be a Sister of Providence to this Sister? A young Sister Lois Ann Stoiber in her habit “A very...
Sister Anne (Sister Anne Loyola) Scott
...well as to Catholic junior colleges. However, Sister Anne’s father was a Protestant who would not permit Sister Anne to become a religious,” said Sister Paula. “Sister Joan Matthews, who was Sister Anne’s classmate at Immaculata, tells the story of Sister Anne’s entrance. ‘With the assistance of Sisters Marie Agatha Vonderheide and Aquinas Larney, and with her mother’s cooperation, Sister Anne pretended that she had a dental appointment. When her father dropped her off, she took a boat across the...