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Sister Dorothy (Marie Christopher) Souligny
...Jenny Howard, who had Sister Dorothy as a teacher at Ladywood, “remembers her as the kindest of teachers and also recalls how excited Sister Dorothy was to be able to begin studying Chinese at Indiana University in 1970,” said Sister Margaret. After this study, she began her mission to Taiwan. “In 1971, Mother Mary Pius Regnier (RIP), then general superior, announced that Taiwan would constitute a Region in the Congregation and named Sister Dorothy as regional superior of Taiwan and...
A brief history of the mission to the Chinese
...became even more unbearable for the sisters and residents of this area. On Dec. 8, 1941 — one day after Pearl Harbor — the sisters’ compound in Kaifeng was attacked by Japanese soldiers. Soon the sisters from the United States were forced to leave the compound and the native Providence Sister-Catechists. The U.S. sisters were taken to a Baptist mission compound where other enemy nationals were relocated. The Sisters of Providence were then relocated to a Benedictine Sisters’ compound in...
Restorative Justice
...race and ethnic relationships, finding a neutral party will be difficult. But the process should not be halted because of this. Delaying the process because of the lack of a neutral party can create more harm. Sister Alice Ann Rhinesmith in prayer. The principle of safety works hand-in-hand with the principle of neutrality. The process of restoring harm should take place in a space where all parties feel safe and free of threats, discrimination, and bias. Having a neutral party...
Former student rescues sister from Florida accident; saves her life
...home weekly to continue her recovery. She is beginning to gain a little weight, certainly significant improvement since the afternoon of March 15. On Aug. 15, the Florida sisters surprised Sister Margaret Louise and Sister Ann Paula with a party, cake and all. Certainly it was a welcome five-month milestone. Celebrating Sister Margaret Louise’s recover (seated) are Sister Cathy Buster, left, Sister Marianne Ridgell, Sister Ann Paula Pohlman, Sister Mary Ann Leahy, Sister Christine Patrick and Sister Carolyn Glynn. ...
Sister Marceline Mattingly turns 100!
...Huong Pham Sister Marceline (left) welcomes Sister Mary Imelda Sister Marceline receives a hug from Sister Adele Beacham Sister Marceline (center) with members of her family Sister Marceline (standing) with Sister Mary Esther Lane, who turned 100 earlier this year. Sister Dorothy Wolsiffer (left), Sister Marceline, Sister Mary Lou Ruck (right) and Sister Amata Dugan (seated) Sister Marceline (right) with Sister Sheila FitzSimons Sister Marceline posing with a gift – some bottles of Coca-Cola. The Coca-Cola bottle also turned 100...
Sister Jessica Vitente enters the novitiate
...her desire to enter the novitiate as Sister Dawn and her postulant director Sister Marsha Speth stand by in support Sister Carol Nolan joins the prayer service Sister Dawn blesses the new novice’s white cross held by Sister Marsha Speth that Jessica will receive Sister Dawn gives Sister Jessica her new novice’s cross. Sister Dawn hugs and congratulates Sister Jessica. Sister Dawn presents the new novice sister, Sister Jessica Vitente, to the Congregation. Her new novice director, Sister Janice Smith,...
Sister Jacquelyn Hoffman (formerly Sister Theodata)
...well have been thinking of Jackie. For, all her life, she embraced with exuberance and joy — music, the beauty of nature, and her beloved Sisters of Providence, said Sister Janet Gilligan in her commentary for Sister Jacquelyn Hoffman, formerly Sister Theodata, who passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. She was 89 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 71 years. Sister Janet continued: Jacquelyn Susanna Hoffman was born on Feb. 3,...
A faceless ghost?
...out the fact that this sister had pleats down the front of her dress. Sister Esther asked Catherine if it might be Sister Celestine, but Catherine said no, she knew Sister Celestine. Sister Esther inquired if it might be the sister from Texas who wore a gimp that had pleats. Catherine replied negatively again that she knew this sister also. “She was a funny looking sister,” Catherine told Sister Esther, “and you know, you’re going to think I’m crazy but...
Celebrate with us! Sister Emily’s first vows
...Sister Emily Smiles while listening to Sister Dawn’s reflection Sister Emily professes her vows for one year Father Daniel Hopcus and Sisters Jenny Howard, Dawn Tomaszewski and Emily during the blessing of Sister Emily’s new SP cross Sister Emily receives her SP cross from Sister Dawn Sister Emily smiles at Sister Dawn after she receives her cross Sister Emily signs her profession papers All those in attendance applaud Sister Emily The Congregation blesses Sister Emily Sisters and friends gathered to...
Oral history: Sister Cathy Campbell the storyteller
...the middle row, fourth from right. Sister Cathy leads a group of Sisters of Providence clowns. Sister Cathy in 1994 while president of Mother Thedore Guerin High School in Chicago. Sister Cathy prays with others during a community meeting in 2015. Sister Cathy Campbell and her Providence Associate Companion Jean Smith. Sister Cathy at right in her ministry with the Archdiocese of Indianapolis Circle of Grace program in 2014. 50-year jubilee celebrant Sister Cathy Campbell is greeted by a guest....
Sister Agnes Clare Buckley
...her sister, Cathie, and other relatives. Sisters of Providence, relatives and many friends gave Agnes Clare a beautiful send-off on the east coast with the Mass of Christian Burial on September 29. Agnes Clare had planned the service down to the last detail, which included her beloved Irish music. Joe kept checking the list of detailed instructions to be sure everything was just the way she wanted! Sister is buried among 22 other Sisters of Providence at Holy Cross cemetery...
Sisters of Providence celebrate Jubilees
Nineteen Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, are celebrating Senior Jubilees this year. 60-year Jubilarians Sister Carole Ann Fedders, formerly Sister Joseph Marie, was born in New Albany, Indiana. Currently, her ministry is one of presence at Providence Health Care at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Carole Ann entered the Congregation on Sept. 12, 1964, from Holy Spirit Parish in Louisville. She professed first vows on Aug. 15, 1967, and perpetual vows on Oct. 29, 1972. She has a bachelor’s degree...