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Oral History: Sister Carol Nolan
Note: This oral history, written by Providence Associate Debbie Griffey, coincides with Sister Carol’s birthday today. Happy Birthday, Sister Carol! “I didn’t want anything to do with it. I wanted to get married.” — Sister Carol Nolan, SP Sister Carol Nolan never intended to be a Sister of Providence of Saint Mary of-the-Woods. Carol already had one sister who was in the community and another who had decided in fourth grade she would join the Sisters of Providence when she...
2022 Senior Jubilee Celebration
...Whitsett, (center) who celebrated 60 years with the Congregation, along with General Councilor Sister Laura Parker (left) and General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski. Sisters of Providence celebrating 60 years with the Congregation include (front, from left) Sister Therese Whitsett, Sister Martha Joseph Wessel and Sister Marilyn Baker. They are with the General Council, including (back, from left) Sister Carole Kimes, Sister Anne Therese Falkenstein, Sister Laura Parker, General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski and Vicar Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp. Sister Marie Esther...
Four women profess perpetual vows as Sisters of Providence
...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...
Being ‘Stickered’
The pandemic has introduced us to a whole new vocabulary, e.g., who’s in your bubble? And take care to social distance! And for the Sisters of Providence and staff at the Woods, “Have you been stickered yet?” Let me explain. Every day each Sister of Providence or staff member at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods has her/his temperature taken, answers a few questions about their activities and then receives a sticker as proof that they were screened that day. Sister Jenny Howard saves...
Sisters celebrate 25-, 50-year Jubilarians
...– to leave no one outside your circle of care – to respond to Jesus’ question, “Do you love me?” with a resounding YES! The Sisters of Providence celebrated the 25- and 50-year Jubilarians on Saturday, June 27. Those celebrating included (front) Sister Mary Ann DeFazio (second from left), Vicar/General Treasurer Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp (front, middle), Sister Janice Smith (fourth from left), (back) General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski (second from left) and Sister Lisa Stallings (third from left). They were...
Two sisters profess first, perpetual vows
For Sisters Arrianne Whittaker and Su-Hsin Huang, Sunday, June 29, was a life-changing day. On that day, Sister Arrianne professed first vows, while Sister Su-Hsin professed perpetual vows in the Congregation of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind. Both sisters have come from very different backgrounds. But the paths they have chosen brought them together with the more than 300 Sisters of Providence. Sister Su-Hsin currently ministers as a member of the Pastoral Care Team at Providence Health...
Oral history: Sister Joyce Brophy, inspiring confidence in others
...Sister Anne Marita Wynne and Sister Ann Sullivan on a trip to Ireland Herself, the oldest, fell into the role of oldest child of always thinking their job is to take charge. On a side note, she told of her sister’s sewing Sister Joyce’s pajamas shut when she would go on a date and leave her behind. Or she would stuff Kleenex in the toes of Sister Joyce’s shoes knowing she would get up early to go to Mass. She...
Sisters of Providence celebrate Senior Jubilees
Eleven Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, are celebrating Senior Jubilees this year. Sisters of Providence celebrating 60 years with the Congregation include (front, from left) Sister Therese Whitsett, Sister Martha Joseph Wessel and Sister Marilyn Baker. They are with the General Council, including (back, from left) Sister Carole Kimes, Sister Anne Therese Falkenstein, Sister Laura Parker, General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski and Vicar Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp. 60-year Jubilarians Sister Marilyn Baker was born in New Delhi, India. Currently,...
Sister Editha Ben
...family, when I decided to look into another congregation, there was a feeling of peace,” she said. Sister Editha first came to know of the Sisters of Providence through her friend, Sister Evelyn Ovalles, SP. “Sister Evelyn was instrumental in introducing me to the Sisters of Providence in a deeper way as she shared what was going on in her life as a Sister of Providence. What I read in Sisters of Providence publications and other pieces Sister Evelyn had...
21 new Providence Associates! Rite of first commitment 2022
...Associate Kara Wilson and Sister Norene Wu smile during the liturgy. Sister Diane Mason and the new Providence Associate she has campanioned over the past year Mary Ellen Savage Providence Associate Co-Directors Debbie Dillow and Sister Susan Paweski during the liturgy. New Providence Associate Diane Orr-Schafer and her Sister of Providence companion Sister Barbara McClelland Greeter Providence Associate Sharon Maronski laughs with Sister Dawn Tomaszewski New Providence Associates from Greenwood, Indiana. From left Tracey Van Auken, Felicia Tiritilli-Davis, Sheila Lauck,...
Revisiting a Spooky Legend
...stories, “is remember.” And remember she did, with calmness and ease. She never hesitated in recalling the “secrets” of Foley. This photo, taken in 1975, shows Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp (front row, right), Sister Dawn Tomaszewski (middle, second from left), and Sister Lisa Stallings (back, second from right) as novices along with (front) Sister Sue Pietrus (RIP); (middle): Sister Kathy Scheewe, novice director Sister Rose Ann Eaton, Sister Mary Ann DeFazio and Sister Wendy Workman (RIP) (standing). Sister Esther commented that...
Sister Marilú Covani
...diocesan people and my family. Really, I am a happy religious, and very grateful to the ones who invited me and walked with me along these 28 years. ” Sister Marilú Covani (center, right) joins the table discussion with associates and Sister Diane Mason (left), during the summer annual meeting. Maintaining community while out on mission The sisters in California stay in touch with one another and with associates. “We do things together, we talk by phone. Sister Cathy White...