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Thirty Sisters of Providence celebrate Senior Jubilees
A total of 30 Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, celebrate 60-, 70-, 75- and 80-year Jubilees this year. The 30 sisters were treated to a Senior Jubilee celebration on Thursday, Dec. 8, in Providence Hall. Sisters of Providence 60-year Jubilarians Sister Ann Casper, Sister Josephine Paolinelli, Sister Irma Meuse, Sister Mary Ann Fox, Sister Ellen Kehoe, Sister Mary Louise O’Connor, Sister Mary Frances Keusal, Sister Catherine Buster, Sister Maureen Abbott, Sister Joanne Golding and Sister Joan Kirkpatrick were...
Sister Diane Ris dies; was 16th general superior of Sisters of Providence
Sister Diane Ris, who served as the 16th general superior of the Sisters of Providence from 1996-2001, died Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2013, in Mother Theodore Hall at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. She was 80. Sister Diane was in office when Pope John Paul II announced that Saint Mother Theodore Guerin had been declared blessed, moving her to the last step before sainthood in the Roman Catholic Church. Sister Diane led the pilgrimage to Rome in 1998 for Saint Mother Theodore’s beatification. “Our...
22 New Providence Associates
...justice means for us in our day-to-day lives. Director of Providence Associates Sister Diane Mason raises her hand in blessing over the new Providence Associates during the Nov. 8, 2014 commitment ceremony. The newest Providence Associates of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. From front left: Jennifer Calvert, Donna Snelling, Traci Tucker, Marcy Meldahl, Jean Smith, Helen Flavin and Director of Providence Associates Sister Diane Mason. Second row from left: Amy Miranda, Tracy Biggs-Green, Marilyn Rausch. Third row from...
Sister Mary Lois Hennel
Sister Mary Lois Hennel passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. She was 98-years-old and had been a Sister of Providence for 79 years. Commentary By Sister Jan Craven, SP, and Sister Rosemary Schmalz, SP Sister Mary Lois was born in Evansville, Indiana, on April 18, 1927, to John and Ollie May Willett Hennel. Her father was given the privilege of naming this child (she was the sixth of seven) and he chose to name her after...
Sisters honor past, present White Violet Center directors
...trees planted on the grounds of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods to honor each awardee. Sister Dawn then offered a history of accolades and accomplishments for each WVC director. Sister Ann Sullivan “Sister Ann Sullivan is the founding director of the White Violet Center,” Sister Dawn began. “Like most Sisters of Providence, Sister Ann participated in the General Chapter in 1991, during which we, as a community, committed to deepening our understanding of the principles of eco-justice and environmental responsibility. General Superior Sister...
Sister Diane Mason
...I have a good half hour to an hour of private prayer, reading scriptures, journaling and just being. – Sister Diane Mason Q. What role does prayer have in your life? A. A major role. I will always be grateful for that renewal period after I resigned as principal because I needed to find out who I was and get back into being Diane Mason. It is through prayer and knowing who you are that you can carry that forward...
Honoring you
...Sister St. Vincent Ferrer (Victorie Adelaide Gagé) — was steadfast in her passion for the mission of the Sisters of Providence, continually worked for self-improvement and persevered through challenges. Sister Basilide (Josephine Sénéschal) — had a youthful determination and spirit, was quick to provide support under any circumstances, always brought a positive outlook and zeal. Sister Olympiade (Thérèse Boyer) —was willing to step up for every task needed — no matter how large or how small. Sister (St.) Liguori (Louise...
Twenty-eight Sisters celebrate Jubilees
...from left) Sisters Helen Dolores Losleben, Mary Loyola Bender, Agnes Arvin, Rosalie Marie Weller, Catherine Arkenberg, (back) General Council members Sisters Dawn Tomaszewski, Jenny Howard and General Superior Sister Denise Wilkinson, Sister Rose Marita Riordan, Sister Bernadette Mary Carroll, General Council member Sister Mary Beth Klingel, Sister Mary Imelda Coulup and General Council member Sister Lisa Stallings. Sister Joseph is a native of Indianapolis. She currently ministers as the director of Providence Food Pantry in West Terre Haute. Sister Joseph...
Sister Eileen Dede (formerly Sister Anita Therese)
...too smart,” she said of herself! Eileen’s next application appears to have gone well. In January of 1948, she was accepted as a postulant with the Sisters of Providence and received the name Sister Anita Therese. She professed first vows in 1950 and perpetual vows in 1955, both on August 15. The Dede sisters: (from left) Sister Kathleen Dede, Sister Mary Mark Dede and Sister Eileen Dede. She earned her Bachelor of Science at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and a Master’s...
Celebrations, decisions, being community and the future: SP General Chapter 2016
...Tomaszewski. (Photo by Sister Joni Luna) Sisters Jeremy Gallet and Peggy Lynch with newly elected General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski. (photo by Joni Luna) Newly elected General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski with Sister Editha Ben. (Photo by Sister Joni Luna) Sister Kathleen Bernadette Smith (left) with Sister Florence Norton. (Photo by Sister Joni Luna) Newly re-elected vicar Sister Lisa Stallings is greeted by Sister Marilyn Herber. (photo by Joni Luna) Sister Paula Modaff (right) congratulates newly re-elected General Officer Sister...
Meet some newer members
...lobby in Washington, D.C. Interests and hobbies: social justice, reading, soccer, running, yoga, writing, TV What attracted you to religious life with the Sisters of Providence? Relationship. I got to know the Sisters of Providence while living with Sister Tracey Horan before she joined the community, and through her met many other Sisters of Providence. I saw the life and joy sisters exuded and how much fun they had. I saw many sisters engaged deeply with issues that I also...
Sister Dorothy Gartland (formerly Sister Margaret Eugene)
...Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. A Wake took place from 3:30-4:30 p.m., Monday, January 12. An additional Wake took place from 10-11 a.m., on Tuesday, January 13. Mass of Christian Burial was at 11 a.m., on Tuesday, January 13. Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Sister Dorothy to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. We welcome you to share your memories of Sister Dorothy in the comment section below. Sister Dorothy Gartland (formerly Sister Margaret Eugene) Complete Ministry...