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Remembering Sisters Amata Dugan and Michael Ellen Green
This year has borne witness to the passing of 10 Sisters of Providence. With only a handful of days before the dawn of 2017, we wanted to honor those sisters who have passed away. Last week, we focused on the lives of Sister Regina Therese Shaughnessy and Sister Marilyn Rose Ginder. For this week, we will take a look at Sister Amata Dugan and Sister Michael Ellen Green. This undated photo shows (from left) Sister Ann Clouser (RIP), Sister Eleanor...
Sister Patricia Linehan
Sister Patricia Linehan passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. She was 87-years-old and was a Sister of Providence for 32 years. Commentary By Sister Paula Damiano, SP Sister Pat Linehan, in describing her journey into religious life, wrote this: “My father leaned down to me, a toddler in the Church pew, pointed to the host in the monstrance and said, ‘That is Jesus,’ and that was the beginning. Years later, my father’s job moved us...
Sister Margaret “Peggy” Lynch (formerly Sister James Patrick)
...Friday, November 12, and again from 9:30-11 a.m., on Saturday, November 12, with Mass of Christian Burial to take place at 11 a.m., on Saturday, November 12. Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Sister Margaret to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. We welcome you to share your memories of Sister Margaret in the comment section below. Sister Margaret “Peggy” Lynch (formerly Sister James Patrick) Complete Ministry In Illinois: Teacher, St. Alexander, Palos Heights (1966-67); Theology Department, Mother...
Sister Frances Alma McManus
...“Thank you Sister Frances Alma…for all you have been to so many. “And yes…..your legacy lives on in your students as we make our mark in this world,” Sister Dawn concluded. Sister Frances Alma McManus died Wednesday morning, May 16. She was 101 years old and a Sister of Providence for 83 years. The Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Frances Alma was celebrated March 19, with the Rev. Daniel Hopcus presiding. She was preceded in death by her sisters....
Sister Louise Schroeder (formerly Sister Edward Louise)
...a Sister of Providence.” One of these sisters was Sister Bernard Therese, a happy, caring, prayerful woman who put the desire to become a Sister of Providence in Marky’s heart. Many years later, at the 75th anniversary of her entrance into the community, Sister Louise said, “Through my grade school and high school years, I admired the patience, kindness, and loving care of the sisters – never dreamed of the vocation for me! Until I read or heard, ‘Do not...
Sisters share memories of the ‘Greatest Spectacle in Racing’
This is a photograph of Sister Marianne Mader (back, right) with her family taken in the early 1990s at the Indianapolis 500 Museum. With Sister Marianne are her mother Frances Ley Mader, her nieces Jenny – who is a Providence Associate – and Abby, and (back, left) her now-deceased sister Jeanette. In 2015, the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods celebrated their 175th anniversary as a Congregation. As the sisters advance into year 176, other organizations are celebrating milestones in...
Sister Marilú Covani
...involved in her parish ministry, and in Detroit, she met the Sisters of Providence. “I met Sister Susan Dinnin, who became a spiritual and ministry companion first and, later, a good friend. She invited me to gatherings of sisters and eventually to visit Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.” Sister Marilú felt at home with the Congregation and in her calling. In 1989, as a mission novice, Sister Marilú asked for and was granted permission to move to southern California, where her family is...
Sister Leslie Dao professes first vows
...The Next Steps Following her profession of first vows, Sister Leslie will become a temporarily professed Sister of Providence until she commits to perpetual vows, according to Sisters of Providence Director of Novices, Sister Norene Wu. “Sister Leslie will have a mentor, a Sister of Providence appointed by (Sisters of Providence General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski) with the consent of her General Council, to journey with her during her temporary profession phase,” Sister Norene said. “I will conduct a ritual...
‘Against All Odds’ – Sister Clare Mitchell, SP
...phonetic alphabet and included dialogue for them to try speaking Chinese for themselves: “Hsiu tao!” (Sister, sister!)”Shen-mo, shen-mo?” (What is it? What is it?)” “The Bugle Call,” October, 1922. In addition to relating the difficult circumstances of mission life, Sister Ann Colette’s account includes comments by Sister Clare which reveal an undercurrent of criticism of Sister Marie Gratia’s leadership. Given that Sister Marie Gratia was the youngest member of the group, Sister Clare inevitably compared her 25 years of eleven...
Remembering Sisters Marilyn Therese Lipps and Concetta Banez
...at the Damien Center before returning to the Motherhouse in 1998. After returning, Sister Marilyn Therese ministered as the sacristan for the chapel in Providence Health Care before committing herself entirely to the ministry of prayer in 2016. Sister Marilyn Therese also had two sisters who were Sisters of Providence: Sister Marie Joan (died in 1993) and Sister Marie Agnese (died in 1994). In her commentary for Sister Marilyn Therese, Sister Martha Wessel said “Marilyn was also an excellent Rummikub...
Sister Frances Maureen McGrory
Sister Frances Maureen McGrory “Those who humble themselves like this child, such are the greatest in the realm of heaven.” (Matthew 18:4) “Sister Frances Maureen was a loyal and devoted sister, aunt and friend to many. She was a true and dedicated Sister of Providence carrying on the mission of the Congregation to the very end,” said Sister Nancy Nolan in her commentary for Sister Frances Maureen McGrory, who died March 26, 2011. Frances Mary McGrory was born July 23,...
Sister Mary Ann Leahy, (formerly Sister Marie Anita)
...country,” said Sister Catherine T. McNamee, CSJ, former NCEA president. “Sister Mary recognized early on the vital importance of engaging lay leaders to help preserve and strengthen Catholic education. She also knew that the bishops’ support for Catholic schools was essential to their future.” Regarding Sister Mary’s time with the NRRO, Sister Stephanie Still, PBVM, Executive Director of the Office said “Sister Mary was instrumental in the early organization of NRRO. We are grateful for her service to the religious...