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...when she served as principal, Sister Alice moved to the school’s convent and lived with Sisters of Notre Dame. She grew to love these sisters, especially Sister Marie Pero, her secretary and administrative assistant. Sister Marie related that she and Sister Alice shared many a Dunkin’ Donut and cup of coffee — ‘usually on those challenging kinds of days,’” continued Sister Denise. “To say Sister Alice loved the students, faculty, staff members and parents of St. Mary’s would be an...

...parish in Taishan—St. Francis of Assisi Church. A Eucharistic Liturgy memorializing Sister Donna Marie took place at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods at 11 a.m., on Friday, April 29, in the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Memorial Contributions may be made in honor of Sister Donna Marie to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. We welcome you to share your memories of Sister Donna Marie in the comment section below. Sister Donna Marie Fu Complete Ministry In Indiana: Teacher, Sacred Heart, Terre...

...Sister Carol Lindly Growing up in Fort Wayne, Sister Carol’s father was a Mason. She said while her father wasn’t Catholic – her mother was – he supported her decision to enter the Congregation. “He was always there when I needed him,” Sister Carol said. “He even wrote me a poem shortly after I entered the Congregation.” Sister Jenny said her father’s name was V. Louis. The “V” was for Vernon as she said he was named after his father,...
...100,000. An AIDS/HIV relief program funded by CRS serves the area. Sister Deborah returned with bottles of cold water. At first they accepted one to share, but she persuaded them to take both. “You have to find a delicate balance between honoring their dignity and being able to help meet their needs,” said Sister Deborah. In the Ethiopia accounting office, several women took a liking to Sister Deborah. “They could relate to me because I’m a woman and a sister.”...

Having spent a happy, eventful life serving her Provident God, Sister Mary Pat Cummings could certainly claim with Paul that she has fought the good fight, finished the race, and kept the faith. In a way, being a fighter, a racer, and a faithful friend echoes the way she liked to describe herself: “I am opinionated and outspoken, but I am very loving,” said Sister Janet Gilligan in her commentary for Sister Mary Patricia Cummings, formerly Sister Marie Janice, who...

...Sisters of Providence as Sister Denise Wilkinson (left) and Sister Celeste Tsai look on Sister Janice Smith cites Celeste’s dedication to Sister Regina Mary Wallace during her illness. Celeste never left Regina’s side even when Regina was hospitalized but faithfully stayed in the hospital room, sleeping on a small vinyl couch every night until the time of Regina’s death. No doubt those two best friends are happy to be reunited again. Bishop Su said it this way, “Sister Celeste was...

...years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 76 years. Sister Mary Ann continued with Sister Laurine’s words: “My 6-year old sister Ruth was at school in Sister Rose Francis’ first grade class and she asked Sister to pray and ask the other sisters to pray for her baby sister who was very sick. Thanks be to God and all those who prayed for me. “As I became a little older, I learned another story about my day...

...associates at prayer Sister Rosa Pan interacts with those at her table Sister Patty Wallace at prayer Sister Pat Linehan visits Sister Maureen Sheahan with Providence Associate Rita Muller Sister Joseph Fillenwarth at prayer Sister Maureen Fallon interacts with those at her table Sister Peggy Lynch at prayer Sister Martha Joseph Wessel signs the racial justice pledge Providence community justice belief sign Sister Marge Funke laughs with those at her table Filling out the racism and resistance timeline: Sister Ann...

...my mother to raise us. After my father’s death, we moved to Richmond, Indiana, to be closer to my mother’s family. She wanted us to be taught by the Sisters of Providence. The sisters had taught her and Mother was very fond of them. Mother’s two favorite teachers were Sister Anna and Sister Marie Gratia. Congregation lore has it that Sister Anna was always misplacing things so Sisters of Providence often ask Sister Anna to find their lost items. Sister...

...last official act as General Superior Sister Nancy Nolan and Sister Ann Margaret O’Hara, formal General Superior’s lead the entrance to the procession Sister Jenny Howard and Sister Mary Beth Klingel Sister Lisa Stallings and Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp Sister Mary Beth Klingel, cantor, leads the assembly in the Psalm response Sister Dawn Tomaszewki and Sister Lisa Stallings Father Dan Hopcus and Sister Denise Wilkinson, outgoing General Superior, prior to the assembly blessing Sister Denise Sisters, friends and family blessing Sister...

...Sister Mary Cecilia arrived in Vincennes, Sister St. Vincent did not understand why Sister Mary Cecilia left Mother Theodore’s side if she was sick. She said to her: “You will be scolded at St. Mary’s and everywhere you will be blamed for leaving her.” After this first encounter, from then on, Sister St. Vincent treated Sister Mary Cecilia with kindness. However, it worried Sister Mary Cecilia because she wasn’t sure how she would be received back home at St. Mary’s....

...Sister Betty Donoghue, stays in Owens while visiting a death-row inmate. Sister Carolyn Kessler revealed that she is the only remaining member of Betty’s original band. She recalled that although Betty did not like to travel, she accompanied her other band member, Sister Mary Rita Griffin (RIP), and Carolyn on three memorable trips. Carolyn stated that she admired Betty’s “deep spirituality.” Recalling that Betty had two aunts who were Sisters of Providence, Sister Mariam Patrice, and Sister Agnes Margaret, Carolyn...