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Sister Catherine Ellen Joy
...died shortly after birth. “Sister Catherine Ellen had told many sisters, not only now, but throughout her life, that she was longing to get to heaven to meet her twin sister, Julia, whom she never knew,” shared Sister Mary Pat. Sister Catherine Ellen also had two other siblings. She attended Maternity BVM, Chicago, and Providence Juniorate, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. She entered the Congregation Jan. 11, 1936, and professed first and perpetual vows Aug. 15, 1938, and 1944, respectively. Sister Catherine Ellen...
Sister Ann Michele Kiefer
Sister Ann Michele Kiefer Sister Ann Michele Kiefer died Sept. 30, 2008, and her Mass of Christian Burial was Oct. 2 with the Rev. Daniel Hopcus presiding. Sister Ann Michele is survived by her brothers, Jacob of Savannah, Ga., and Michael of Indianapolis. The following commentary was written by Sister Connie Kramer. COMMENTARY FOR SISTER ANN MICHELE KIEFER, SP A reading from Jeremiah 29: 11-14 “For I know well the plans I have in mind for you, says the Lord,...
Providence Associates, Sisters of Providence: 10 years in relationship
...the world.” (Providence Associate Vision Statement, 2016). Some of the many Providence Associates who gathered to celebrate 10 years in relationship with the Sisters of Providence Nov. 18, 2017, gather for a photo. The sisters and associates celebrated 10 years in relationship with special festivities Nov. 17-19, 2017. It all began in 2005, under the direction of the first Providence Associate Director Sister Mary Alice Zander (RIP). An advisory group of five sisters and five people who had been connected...
Sister Loretta Picucci (Formerly Sister Loretta Joseph)
...Providence, it would seem she saw this scripture as her call … to welcome the least … and perhaps teach them something a little useful along the way, said Sister Marsha Speth in her commentary for Sister Loretta Picucci, formerly Sister Loretta Joseph, who passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. She was 82-years-old and had been a Sister of Providence for 59 years. Sister Marsha continued: Loretta Louise Picucci was born on June 23, 1941,...
Sister Mary Magdalen Schwartz
...Jan. 16 when she once again answered God’s call and followed Jesus — this time to the heavenly banquet prepared for those who serve. As her friend said, ‘May her soul be bound up in the bond of eternal life,’” concluded Sister Ann The Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Mary Magdalen was celebrated Jan. 23, with the Rev. Daniel Hopcus presiding. She was preceded in death by her three brothers and her sister, Sister Edna, formerly Sister Mark, Schwartz....
Sister Catherine Mayer (formerly Sister Catherine Alma)
...the people would be alone. “There is a form in Sister Catherine’s file that asks: ‘How do you think you are affecting the lives of others?’ Sister Catherine had answered, ‘Bringing pleasure to others with the good things I do.’ We will miss you, Sister Catherine, your kindness and your wit, and most of all your smile,” Sister Mary Ann concluded. Sister Catherine Mayer died Jan. 29, 2013. She was 82 years old and a Sister of Providence for 64...
Sister Ann Stephen Stouffer
...9, 2021, at Clinton Gardens in Clinton, Indiana. She was 82 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 61 years. Sister Ann Stephen Stouffer Sister Maureen continued: Sister Ann Stephen, Judy, was born to Howard and Katherine Murnan Stouffer on February 26, 1939, in Wabash, Indiana. Her brothers Jim and John were delighted to greet their only sister. Judy was already 16 when their parents announced that the family was about to expand. She was so excited...
Sister Alexa Suelzer
...Father Curt and Sister David) all preceded her in death. She lived the longest of any of them. However, she said recently when she was about to celebrate her birthday just two weeks ago that “97 is enough,” said Sister Nancy Reynolds in her commentary for Sister Alexa Suelzer, who died Friday, June 26. She was 97 years and had been a Sister of Providence for 77 years. By the time Alexa was 8 years old, both her parents had...
Sister Emily TeKolste’s renewal of Vows
...Providence this past year, and involved in a justice ministry in Washington, D.C. She urges others to work for fair treatment of all, especially those who experience racism and prejudice in our society. Sister Emily signs her vow renewal. Sister Lisa Stallings, vicar and general councilor, signs Sister Emily’s vow renewal with Sister Dawn Tomaszewski, general superior, looking on. Sister Dawn Tomaszewski signs Sister Emily’s renewal of vows. Sisters and guests pray for general intercessions. From Left, Sisters Tracey Horan,...
Sister Donna Marie Fu: Called by God to serve a global church
...the truths of the faith. In one such parish a Franciscan sister introduced her to a young woman named Anji Fan who was hoping to become a religious sister. Sister Donna Marie helped arrange for her to move to the United States, where she later joined the Sisters of Providence. In Sister Donna’s final two years in China, she worked with three priests to plan a program to train religious sisters for marriage counseling. After 24 years ministering in China,...
Vows! Sister Corbin Hannah, perpetual
...participates in the Mass Sisters Janice Smith and Anji Fan offer the intercessions in both English and Mandarin Sisters Marsha Speth and Jessica Vitente give communion to the newly professed sisters. Sister Corbin prays during Mass Sister Corbin, left, greets sisters after the ceremony, including Sister Norene Wu and Rosemary Nudd Sister Corbin Hannah after the vow ceremony Sister Corbin poses as batman with her cape with Sister Rosemary Nudd after the ceremony The newly perpetually professed Sister Corbin Hannah...
Sister Patty Wallace
Current Ministry: children’s librarian Years in the Congregation: 6 years If I weren’t an SP I’d be … living in a log cabin in the Indiana woods surrounded by cats. Sister Patty Wallace has a long history with the Sisters of Providence. She remembers that in fourth grade Sister Frances Joan Baker was her teacher. Sister Maureen Loonam was her principal. She studied under Sister Marie Alexis Geiger who later became principal. In eighth grade, Sister Marilyn Baker was like...