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...Indeed, Sister Agnes Mary took that Scripture passage to heart and built her life not on sand, but on solid rock, said Sister Denise Wilkinson in her commentary for Sister Agnes Mary Raetz, who died Thursday, December 7, 2017, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. She was 87 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 54 years. Born in Toledo, Ohio, to Agnes Swarz Raetz and Thomas Raetz, Sister Agnes Mary was one of four children: Her twin sister,...

...she was 94 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 76 years, said Sister Janet Gilligan in her commentary for Sister Winifred Mary Sullivan, who passed away at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, on Friday, December 3, 2021. Sister Winifred Mary Sullivan Sister Janet continued: Winifred Sullivan was born in Terre Haute, Indiana, on October 15, 1927, to Mary Mann Sullivan and John Sullivan. She had seven older brothers and four younger sisters. Her father was a foreman on...

Sister Grace Marie Meehan, SP died on March 2, 2024, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. She was 93 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 76 years. Commentary by Sister Denise Wilkinson, SP Some of us called her Sister Grace Marie or just Sister. Some dropped the “sister” and went for Grace Marie. Some called her Aunt Grace. Many called her Gracie. A variety of names from a wide variety of family members, ministry partners, lifelong friends, care...

...love and kindness on Connie’s granddaughters. She loved telling the children little jokes. The cornier they were, the better she liked them. She had a beautiful smile and a deep laugh that was enjoyed by all. Connecting with Connie’s family is one example of how Sister Venard found her way into the lives and hearts of many families who adopted her as their mother, sister or grandmother,” continued Sister Betty. “She was also ‘adopted’ as an ‘aunt’ by Sisters Mary...

My song will be for you forever You, the music in my heart, You, my love, my light, my friend. As we gather this morning to honor the memory of our Sister and friend, we can be grateful to Kay for the thoughtful and reflective “autobiography” she penned in 2006, which allows me to share her own words with you, said Sister Maureen Abbott in her commentary for Sister Kathleen Kelly, formerly Sister Edward Marie, who passed away on Tuesday,...

...said Sister Mary Roger. For the next 10 years, Sister Ann Kathleen served as the general secretary. Through her position, “she assembled and organized the Congregation’s archival documents,” continued Sister Mary Roger. “She was guided in this work by Sister Eugenia Logan (RIP) who, in her later years, had been named archivist/historian of the Congregation. After the general election, Sister Eugenia suggested that the title of archivist be given to Sister Ann Kathleen. In telling this, Sister Ann Kathleen admitted...

Sister Brendan Harvey “We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28) “A practical woman of sturdy ancestry and no-nonsense breeding, Sister Brendan would not want us to sentimentalize her now. She was a good Sister of Providence who loved her family, her Congregation and her God and gave of herself totally to all three,” said Sister Mary Roger Madden in her commentary for Sister Brendan...

Sister Brigid Mary Hurley, also known as Brig or Mary, died on April 4 at Union Hospital. She was born on July 8, 1941, in Malden, Massachusetts, to Timothy and Bridget Manning Hurly and was baptized Mary Ellen, said Sister Jane Iannaccone in her commentary for Sister Brigid Mary Hurley, who passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2019. She was 77 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 59 years. Sister Jane continued: Sister Brigid Mary is...

Both of these readings speak of love – God’s love for us and our sharing God’s love with others. Sister Suzanne Buthod dedicated her life to bringing God’s love to others. Let us celebrate her life of love, said Sister Rosemary Schmalz in her commentary for Sister Suzanne Buthod, formerly Sister Mary Judith, who passed away on Monday, February 28, 2022, at Union Hospital in Terre Haute, Indiana. She was 92-years-old and had been a Sister of Providence for 73...

Isn’t it special that we gather during this Easter week to celebrate the life of Sister Mary Jo Stewart, whom God called to join her parents, Frank and Josephine Bohnert Stewart, and her brothers, Henry and Marvin, on Saturday morning of the solemn Easter Vigil, said Sister Ann Casper and Sister Mary Mark Dede in their commentary for Sister Mary Jo Stewart, who passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2019, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. She was 91 years old and...