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...for Sister Connie took place on Monday, February 10, and Tuesday, February 11, in the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. A Wake took place from 2:30-4:30 p.m., on Monday, February 10. Mass of Christian Burial was at 11 a.m., on Tuesday, February 11. Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Sister Connie to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. We welcome you to share your memories of Sister Connie in the comment section below. Sister...

...the Latin, meaning “of the Light” – our Sister Lucy was indeed a bearer of light, said General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski in her commentary for Sister Lucille Nolan, formerly Sister Mary Lucille, who passed away on Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. She was 94-years-old and had been a Sister of Providence for 76 years. Sister Dawn continued: Those of us gathered here today and tuning into celebrate her transition into new life and new light knew...

...went on Tuesdays. Sister Susan Dinnin went on Sundays. I went every week to 10 days and the three Dede sisters, Sisters Eileen, Mary Mark and Kathleen, went every Thursday. They always brought their dog for Sister Luke to enjoy. The Dede sisters organized a birthday party each of the two years Sister Luke was there and on Nov. 6, 2012, when she walked into the birthday room, she looked at them and said, “Where’s the dog?” That let all...

...when she served as principal, Sister Alice moved to the school’s convent and lived with Sisters of Notre Dame. She grew to love these sisters, especially Sister Marie Pero, her secretary and administrative assistant. Sister Marie related that she and Sister Alice shared many a Dunkin’ Donut and cup of coffee — ‘usually on those challenging kinds of days,’” continued Sister Denise. “To say Sister Alice loved the students, faculty, staff members and parents of St. Mary’s would be an...

Having spent a happy, eventful life serving her Provident God, Sister Mary Pat Cummings could certainly claim with Paul that she has fought the good fight, finished the race, and kept the faith. In a way, being a fighter, a racer, and a faithful friend echoes the way she liked to describe herself: “I am opinionated and outspoken, but I am very loving,” said Sister Janet Gilligan in her commentary for Sister Mary Patricia Cummings, formerly Sister Marie Janice, who...

...Sisters of Providence as Sister Denise Wilkinson (left) and Sister Celeste Tsai look on Sister Janice Smith cites Celeste’s dedication to Sister Regina Mary Wallace during her illness. Celeste never left Regina’s side even when Regina was hospitalized but faithfully stayed in the hospital room, sleeping on a small vinyl couch every night until the time of Regina’s death. No doubt those two best friends are happy to be reunited again. Bishop Su said it this way, “Sister Celeste was...

...years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 76 years. Sister Mary Ann continued with Sister Laurine’s words: “My 6-year old sister Ruth was at school in Sister Rose Francis’ first grade class and she asked Sister to pray and ask the other sisters to pray for her baby sister who was very sick. Thanks be to God and all those who prayed for me. “As I became a little older, I learned another story about my day...