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...of the heavenly chorus, said Sister Maureen Abbott in her commentary for Sister Pauline Brockelsby, who died on Friday, July 13, 2018, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. She was 79 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 58 years. Sister Maureen continued, Sister Pauline was born Janet Brockelsby on September 5, 1938, in Omaha, Nebraska, to James Brockelsby and Pauline Blanchard Brockelsby. Her twin sister did not survive the birth, yet she grew up with her old sister,...

Sister Florence Marie Maxwell “And now, friends, we ask you to honor those leaders who work so hard for you, who have been given the responsibility of urging and guiding you along in your obedience.” (1 Thessalonians 5:12) “This scripture, it seems, is appropriate for the day. And I can almost hear Sister Florence Marie quoting it to us,” read Sister Joyce Brophy from a commentary for Sister Florence Marie Maxwell that was written by Sister Ruth Johnson. Sister Florence...

...Brazil; St. John the Baptist, Whiting; and St. Malachy, Brownsburg. Sister Dorothy spent four years on the East Coast teaching at Dunblane, Washington, D.C., and Sacred Heart, Malden, Mass. In Chicago, she ministered at St. Leo and St. Angela. In 1977, Sister Dorothy ministered as a reading specialist in adult education at United Southside Community Organization. “‘Sister Dorothy was perfect for adult learners, because she was determined that they would learn,’ said Sister Jane Bodine, director of the center. ‘Her...

...brought her to know the Sisters of Providence, though she had not gone to a Sisters of Providence school before she entered the Western Province novitiate in Anaheim, Calif., on Aug. 9, 1937,” shared Sister Jeanne. Sister Alma Louise professed first and final vows Jan. 23, 1940, and 1946, respectively. She earned another bachelor’s degree, this time in biology, from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. Sister Alma Louise would later earn a master’s degree as well as a doctorate in biology from...

...in width; Jane’s however, was about 5-inches! All this to say, relax, get comfortable, as I try to do justice to the many seeds Jane scattered in her 97 years of life and 80 years in ministry as a Sister of Providence, said Sister Ann Casper in her commentary for Sister Jane Bodine, formerly Sister Janet, who died on Thursday, March 30, 2017, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. She was 97 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 80...

...others, I marvel at Sister Barbara’s potent mix of business acumen and spirituality. Being both what she is, and who she is, Sister Barbara is indeed a difficult woman to whom to say no.” Sister Barbara Ann Zeller, Sister Maria Smith and Sister Joanne Cullins. Now using your own words, Barb: “I don’t think I will ever retire. I think I will just die out here. People have given us so much inspiration and hope.” Barb, it is truly an...

Sister Rosemary Rafter, formerly Sister Rose Claire, passed away on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. She was 93-years-old and had been a Sister of Providence for 74 years. Commentary By Sister Denise Wilkinson, SP Writing a commentary, a eulogy, resembles creating a portrait of the person whose life we celebrate; but words, not paint, create the portrait. For me, the real artists of this portrait of Sister Rosemary Rafter are the family, friends, Sisters of Providence with...

Sister Merry Marcotte “Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice. …” (Psalm 96:11) “On Thursday before Sister Merry died, the chaplain at Marian Home came for a brief visit. He stood at the foot of the bed and said, ‘Sister, when I saw you last Sunday you thought things would progress rapidly.’ Sister Merry raised both arms and said, ‘Providence prevails. Everything is falling into place,’” shared Sister Ellen Kehoe from the commentary written by Sister Joan...

...it was preparing for a bazaar, working on Mother Theodore badges or just keeping the activities room in order, Sister Delia was there helping,” continued Sister Mary Ann. “In her own quiet way, Sister Delia spent her life as we are called to — in works of love, mercy and justice. It made no difference to her who had a need — students, sisters, family or parishioners. Sister Delia volunteered in Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Village Parish for the 18 years she...