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Sister Martha Ann Rifner
...Providence, said Sister Ann Casper in her commentary for Sister Martha Ann Rifner, who passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She was 94 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 67 years. Sister Ann continued: Mary Viola Rifner was born on March 1, 1925, in Muncie, Indiana, to Oliver and Anna Barth Rifner. Her brother John was the oldest child, followed by Mary Viola, Aggie and Cil, who later became Sister...
Sister Rosemary (David Patrice) Eggermann
...to wait for a year to enter the Community, which she did,” said Sister Betty Hopf in her commentary for Sister Rosemary Eggermann, who died April 16. Sister Rosemary entered the Congregation Feb. 2, 1947, receiving the religious name Sister David Patrice. She professed first and perpetual vows Aug. 15, 1949, and 1954, respectively. She earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. For more than 20 years, Sister Rosemary taught school, starting at St. Ann, Washington, D.C.,...
Sister Rose Marie (Anthony Marie) Thole
...She did not count the cost,” shared Sister Nancy. “I lived with Sister Rose Marie at the Provincial House in Park Ridge when she worked at Lutheran General Hospital. Who knew that she was the lead nurse for the surgical team of renowned eye specialist Dr. Vicantis? Again, Sister Rose Marie was not one to talk about her work,” continued Sister Nancy. “Each summer, Sister Rose Marie and I made it a point to go to dinner together, and I...
My Third Great-Aunt
...Saint Mother Theodore. After Mother died, Sister Mary Cecilia Bailly was voted Superior General of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Although Sister Rose was a domestic sister, her duties included helping Sister Mary Cecilia in writing her journals. She was Mother Cecilia’s trusted and devoted companion for 45 years. (The Archives at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods) Sister Rose was a small woman, but must have been healthy, escaping the many diseases of the times: Yellow fever, cholera and small pox, were a few diseases mentioned...
Sister Linda Kaliker (formerly Sister Marie Theodore)
...as long as she lived, wrote Sister Janet Gilligan in her commentary for Sister Linda Kaliker, who passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. She was 82-years-old and had been a Sister of Providence for 65 years. The commentary, delivered by Sister Betty Hopf, continued: On August 24, 2023, Sister Linda Kaliker, formerly Sister Marie Theodore, who had in turn had for many years said yes to both laughter and tears, happiness and suffering, was led...
Sister Ann Bernard Sullivan
...knows that throughout her life she was a very prayerful woman. She had great devotion to Our Lady and the rosary. Anytime she would go to the hospital the first thing she would ask someone to get for her was her rosary,” continued Sister Mary Ann. Sister Ann Bernard was preceded in death by all her siblings. She was especially close to her sister, Sister Marie Michael, who was also a Sister of Providence. “Sister Ann Bernard was also known...
Sister Joseph Patrice Shea
...as weak as she was, Sisters Edna Scheller and Richard Bussing were watching the game with her. Her attention was not good, but when Sister Richard said to her, ‘No wonder they are losing; you are not helping,’ Sister Joseph Patrice’s response was, ‘Yes, I am,’” continued Sister Mary Pat. The Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Joseph Patrice was celebrated Sept. 8 with the Rev. Daniel Hopcus presiding. She is survived by one sister, Ruthmarie Leone of Carlsbad, Calif....
Sister Adrian Marie Conrad
As today we gather to celebrate Sister Adrian Marie’s entrance into the fullness of God’s reign, we begin by recalling the many ways through which she gave so many a taste of the kingdom of God here on this earth, said Sister Maureen Abbott in her commentary for Sister Adrian Marie Conrad, who passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. She was 99 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 76 years. Sister Maureen...
A zest for swimming
...Mary Rifner. Sister John Mary and her sister, Sister Martha Ann, entered the Congregation on Feb. 2, 1953. Sister John Mary was an avid swimmer prior to entering the Congregation. As children, she and another sister, Aggie, went to the city pool in Newcastle, Ind., as soon as it opened at 10 a.m. during the summer. Sister John Mary Rifner spent many happy hours in the pool “Daddy would pick Aggie and me up at the pool about 3 and...
Sister Mary Ann Lechner (formerly Sister Robert Ann)
The scripture readings just proclaimed had echoes in the life of Sister Mary Ann Lechner – a valiant, thoughtful, strong woman of dignity and wisdom, who extended her hand to assist others, and who spoke with care and kindness, said Sister Ann Casper in her commentary for Sister Mary Ann Lechner, formerly Sister Robert Ann, who passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, Indiana. She was 93 years old and had been a Sister...
Sister Patricia (Leone Marie) Melton
...and in keeping herself up-to-date and well informed,” continued Sister Ann. “Another former student offered the word ‘grace’ as a one-word descriptor of Sister Pat. Grace in her teaching and listening style; grace in her appearance; grace in living with illness; and finally, grace in dying,’” shared Sister Ann. “Sister Pat was also a very generous person. She frequently house sat for her Aunt Dorothy and Uncle Charlie Stuart and for many years availed herself of their generosity in inviting...
Newsnotes from fall 2022 HOPE magazine
Donation allows for expanded ride service for sisters Thanks to the generous support of those dear to her, Sister Ann Matilda Holloran, SP, recently expanded her “golf cart ministry” for sisters at the motherhouse. With the donation of a brand-new golf cart dedicated for her ministry, she can now transport sisters around campus and give them a lift daily. Perhaps a sister wishes to attend Sunday Brunch at O’Shaughnessy, catch the excitement of a soccer game at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College...