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Sister Maureen Clare Lehmann
...Sister Ann. “Sister Maureen Clare was always small in stature and very thin. Nevertheless, she commanded a great presence especially among boys, whom she admitted were her favorites, describing girls as ‘too emotional and up and down all the time.’ One sister recounted the story of a senior boy who was cutting up while in study hall. Sister Maureen Clare was seated at the desk on a raised platform. She just stood up and stared at him with her dark...
Sister Deidre Clements
...where five different religious orders taught and there she met Sister Deidre. Sister Jane Marie said that she had never met anyone like Sister Deidre. Sister Jane Marie described Sister Deidre as fun and fun-loving. Sister Deidre demanded that her students be all that they could be, but she loved each one of them individually. Sister Jane Marie shared, ‘She is the reason I am here.’ And for this gift, we thank you, Sister Deidre,” said Sister Catherine. “During the...
Sister Catherine Sienna Wire
...to split the class with Sister Catherine Sienna taking the boys in her home room and Sister Ann Margaret the girls. She reminded Sister Ann Margaret more than once that she taught her all she knew. Another beginning teacher, Sister Joan Matthews, was helped by Sister Catherine Sienna,” continued Sister Rita Clare. “Sister Catherine Sienna loved to roller skate and was always among the first to pin up her habit and put on the skates. Her tall, lanky frame with...
Sister Bernice Kuper (formerly Sister Ann Bernice)
...young sister, Bernice learned from her “home superior” Sister Rose Dolores a great respect for and awareness of the “sacrament of the present moment.” Bernice was in the moment, each moment. She also internalized that same sister mentor’s love of the Holy Spirit. The prayer on Bernice’s memorial card is a prayer taught to her by Sister Rose Dolores and prayed by Bernice every day. When Bernice was our novice director, we numbered 150 women. One of Bernice’s mantras was...
Sister Norene Golly (formerly Sister Charlotte Ann)
...as a secretary and later as Campus Facilities director and secretary. In 2008, Sister Norene provided service at Guerin Convent in River Grove. “Sister Joan Zlogar, her band member and friend, described Sister Norene as an excellent cook, often preparing holiday dishes to take with her to her brother’s home for family gatherings. According to Sister Noralee Keefe, she was famous for her Harvey Wallbanger cake, her taco casserole, and her caramels for Christmas, which her good friend Sister Mary...
Sister Rosemary Eyler (formerly Sister Mary Luke)
...p.m., on Wednesday, April 3. Mass of Christian Burial was at 11 a.m., on Thursday, April 4. Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Sister Rosemary to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. We welcome you to share your memories of Sister Rosemary in the comment section below. Sister Rosemary Eyler (formerly Sister Mary Luke) Complete Ministry In Illinois: Teacher, St. Angela, Chicago (1951-56). In New Hampshire: Teacher, Lady Isle, Portsmouth (1956-58). In Massachusetts: Teacher, St. Rose, Chelsea (1958-59)....
Sister Eleanor Pierce (formerly Sister Reparata Marie)
...Luke 10:38-40 This reading from Luke reminds me that a vocation to the Sisters of Providence is a call to live a balance of Martha and Mary in our lives. The more I talked with sisters who knew and lived with Sister Eleanor the more I heard of the balance of Martha and Mary in her life. Anyone who knew Sister Eleanor saw her devotion to the Eucharist and Mother Theodore, said Sister Mary Ann Phelan in her commentary on...
Sister Marceline Mattingly turns 100!
Sister Marceline birthday cake Sister Marceline (right) with Sister Lisa Stallings Sister Marceline posing with a gift – some bottles of Coca-Cola. The Coca-Cola bottle also turned 100 this year. The gift was provided by Sister Carol Lindly and Sister Jody O’Neil Sister Marceline (right) with Sister Sheila FitzSimons Sister Dorothy Wolsiffer (left), Sister Marceline, Sister Mary Lou Ruck (right) and Sister Amata Dugan (seated) Sister Marceline (standing) with Sister Mary Esther Lane, who turned 100 earlier this year. Sister...
Baking with Sister Ann Kevin O’Connor
It’s 9 o’clock on a Monday morning in August when Sister Tracey Horan, a Sister of Providence novice for three weeks, has already measured most of the ingredients for the bran muffins she is about to make with Sister Ann Kevin O’Connor, a Sister of Providence for 71 years. Sister of Providence of 71 years Sister Ann Kevin O’Connor helps Novice Sister Tracey Horan improve her baking skills. The novice rolls Sister Ann Kevin into the kitchen in her wheelchair...
Sister Patricia Geis (formerly Sister Anna Marie)
...was “Particularly I admire two virtues: A profound humility and immense charity,” said Sister Janet Gilligan in her commentary for Sister Patricia Geis, formerly Sister Anna Marie, who passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. She was 88-years-old and had been a Sister of Providence for 71 years. Sister Patty Geis Sister Janet continued: Apparently even Mother Theodore knew and admired our dear Sister Patty Geis. When Patty went to God, she was 88-years-old and had...
Sister Edna Scheller
...Pine, Sister Mary Esther Lane (RIP), Sister Denise Wilkinson, Sister Becky Keller, (back) Sister Margaret Ann Wilson (RIP), Sister Francis Edwards (RIP), Sister Edna Scheller (RIP), Sister Emily Walsh, Deanna Arnold, Sister Ann Casper, Joe Sanders, Sister Joyce Brophy, Nik Pine, Sister Rita Clare Gerardot, Sister Adele Beacham and Sister Martha Wessel. Photo by Sister My Huong Pham. As fully as Edna “lived her dash,” she still found time to stay in touch with her family members and so enjoyed...
Sister Charlotte Bruck
...role of counselor, writer and lecturer,” said Sister Alexa. “In 1981 a severe car accident in Florida resulted in life-threatening injuries. Her recovery was slow, and at 64 she was never able to return fully to the work she loved, although she briefly retained some private practice,” continued Sister Alexa. In 1986, Sister Charlotte returned to the Woods and volunteered in art services. According to Sister Alexa, “Sister Charlotte had no professional training in art, but she painted easily and...