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Sister Francis Edwards receives ‘Friend of Nursing’ award
...Sister Francis’ companion for the evening,” Sister Barbara said. “Marcia and I discussed whether or not to let Sister Francis know ahead of time, but we both agreed that it would be best to surprise her. “Sister Francis has been very supportive of this department. She has contributed numerous resources for their library, including reference books, articles and other items of interest. The faculty and staff feel well supported by Sister Francis.” Sister Francis said she did not expect to...
Sister Mary (Mary Ephrem) Hickey
Sister Mary Hickey “Love is always patient and kind.” (1 Corinthians 13:4) “As I was preparing these remarks, I had a hard time finding people with ‘anecdotal stories’ about Sister Mary Hickey. But over and over, sisters described her as loyal, kind, patient and a good friend. It seems that her character was like that described by St. Paul in his letter to the Corinthians,” said Sister Margaret Quinlan in her commentary for Sister Mary Hickey, who died Jan. 12....
Three Sisters of Providence celebrating Golden Jubilees
...Photographed here include (front, from left) General Officer Sister Mary Beth Klingel, Jubilarian Sister Cathy Campbell, General Superior Sister Denise Wilkinson, (back) Jubilarian Sister Linda Thompson, General Officer Sister Dawn Tomaszewski, General Officer Sister Jenny Howard, Vicar Sister Lisa Stallings, and Jubilarian Sister Mary Jo Piccione. About the Sisters of Providence The Sisters of Providence, a congregation of 214 women religious, with 300 Providence Associates, collaborate with others to create a more just and hope-filled world through prayer, education, service...
Sister Mary Anselm Coppersmith
Sister Mary Anselm Coppersmith “Above all, let your love for one another be intense, because love covers a multitude of sins.” (1 Peter 4:8) “Sister Mary Anselm had this Scripture noted, probably with a desire to carry out its message. She was a good steward of God’s grace and used her gifts to serve others,” said Sister Betty Hopf in her commentary for Sister Mary Anselm Coppersmith, who died March 3. One of seven children born to Sebastian and Clare...
PFS volunteer brings love for justice, education to her work
...some days she has 15. She adapts well and works very hard, and she does everything so well. “She puts into practice our mission as Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods: Love mercy and Justice. And I think she does all three in her ministry, both with the students and tutors and with the parents,” Sister Patty said. Sister Dorothy had talked about retiring this year, but that was before she got her new hip, Sister Patty said. Now Sister...
Sister Mary Ellen Kilday
...you.’ Sister Mary Ellen has shown us that if we remember this we will be ready to meet him as she was on Saturday morning, May 17, when I am sure she heard the words: ‘Well done, good and faithful servant,’” shared Sister Mary Ann. The Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Mary Ellen was celebrated May 23, with the Rev. Daniel Hopcus presiding. She was preceded in death by all her siblings, including her sister, Sister Margaret Eileen Kilday....
‘It is marvelous.’ A look back on Sister Kathleen Marie Cronin
...ministered at the Providence Center Gift Shop. Her final ministry, prayer, began in 1997. Sister Kathleen Marie Cronin In her commentary for the funeral of Sister Kathleen Marie Cronin, Sister Carolyn Glynn referenced the many times she heard Sister Kathleen Marie use the phrase, “it is marvelous,” hence the title of this blog. But it was Sister Kathleen Marie’s final ministry while in California that Sister Carolyn wrote about that was particularly interesting. After finishing her ministry as a teacher...
Providence to the core
This article is reprinted from summer 2008 issue of HOPE. In many ways, Sister Rosemary Borntrager entered the Sisters of Providence community twice. Her first entrance into the novitiate was at age 17. “I didn’t have the slightest idea what [being a sister] meant,” she says. “I just knew that Sister Helen Rose was the happiest person I’d ever met, and I wanted to be just like her.” Sister Helen Rose Newland, Sister Rosemary’s eighth-grade teacher, had asked her one...
Sisters of Providence bestow annual awards
...Ind., which is now listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Saint Mother Theodore Guerin founded the Sisters of Providence at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods in 1840. Today, Sisters of Providence minister in 13 states, the District of Columbia and Asia, through works of love, mercy and justice. More information about the Sisters of Providence and their ministries can be found at SistersofProvidence.org. Sisters of Providence on Facebook @spsmw on Twitter Sisters of Providence on Instagram Sisters of Providence YouTube channel...
2017 reflection for Foundation Day
...the Sisters of Providence of Ruillé and our founding community. She is the sister who called Sister St. Theodore forth to head the mission to Indiana. From the fictional diary of Mother Mary Lecor, Ruillé, France It is October 22, 1840, and I wonder, no, I pray God that our little missionary band of Sisters of Providence has arrived at their final destination in Indiana. May Providence be their mother and their guide no matter where they find themselves at...
Sister Mary Cecile Grojean
...services for Sister Mary Cecile took place on Monday, February 18, 2019, at the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Memorial contributions in Sister Mary Cecile’s honor may be made to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. We welcome you to share your memories of Sister Mary Cecile in the comment section below. Sister Mary Cecile Grojean Teacher for 39 years in schools in Indiana, Illinois, California and Maryland. In Indiana: St. Paul, Sellersburg (1952-54); Sacred Heart, Terre...
Newsnotes from summer 2022 HOPE magazine
...of Providence Family Services. Sister Patty passed away on Jan. 7, 2020. She was a Sister of Providence for 62 years. Sister Judith Birgen receives St. George Emblem from Archdiocese of Chicago For her years of service in Catholic Scouting, Sister Judith Birgen, SP, was recently presented the St. George Emblem by the Archdiocese of Chicago. Sister Judith, better known as Sister Judy, received the emblem on Jan. 30, at Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago. The emblem is presented by...