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...from a young age; her faith was strong … it carried her … it surrounded her … it emboldened her to action. I think you all would agree, said Sister Jan Craven in her commentary for Sister Catherine White, who passed away on Thursday, January 21, 2021, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. She was 73 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 36 years. Sister Jan continued: What Cathy was anxious about was her first name … there...

...Wake took place at 10:30 a.m., followed by Funeral Outside Mass at 11 a.m. Only essential personnel were present. We welcome you to share your memories of Sister Joan in the comment section below. Memorial contributions in Sister Joan’s honor may be made to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Joan Zlogar (formerly Sister Joseph Bernard) Complete Ministry In Illinois: Teacher, St. Mark, Chicago (1953); Teacher, St. Columbkille High School, Chicago (1953-57); Teacher, Marywood, Evanston (1957-58); Teacher, St....

Sister Kathryn McNulty “Sister Kathryn was always concerned for ‘small people,’ especially the underdog, people who were otherwise forgotten.” “We are here this morning to remember and celebrate the life of our dear sister and friend, Sister Kathryn McNulty. Her friends, sisters she lived with, and band members have described Sister Kathryn as kind, thoughtful and considerate, often intrepid despite poor health, gracious and pleasant, a people person,” said Sister Margaret Quinlan in her commentary for Sister Kathryn McNulty, who...

...is well know that teaching was her passion, but food was just something necessary, said Sister Mary Mark Dede in her commentary for Sister Alice Walsh, who died on Tuesday, Feb. 24. She was 81 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 62 years. Before continuing, I would like to acknowledge the blessing of these commentaries. They were implemented by Sister Luke Crawford when she was on the Provincial Team here at the Woods. As our sisters...

...room in a home, but they all worked. Sister Mary Eymard Campeggio, right, attends the SP over 90s party in 2006 with her guest Sister Maria Smith. Madeline belonged to Our Lady of Sorrows Parish in Chicago, and she said to a woman at work that she loved nuns and “Oh, I want to be a nun.” The woman took her to Our Lady of Sorrows Convent and introduced her to the sisters. After a few visits Sister Aloyse at...

Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Philippians 4:4-5 Sister Francis Joan would like to share the story of her coming to the community, began Sister Patty Wallace in her commentary for Sister Frances Joan Baker who died Oct. 26, 2013 at the age of 97. “I was educated by the Sisters of Providence at St. Simon’s in Washington, Indiana. I never gave one thought to...

Sister Margaret Kern Welcome to this Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Margaret Kern. On behalf of the Sisters of Providence, I extend sympathy and the promise of our prayers to Sister Margaret’s family and friends, especially to her nephew Joe, who is able to be here with us today, said Sister Connie Kramer in her commentary for Sister Margaret Kern, who died Monday, Aug. 3. She was 89 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 64...

...seeds here. The first was sowing the seed of loving compassion to all those she served. She taught them love, a love which they also had for God and Sister Rita because of her dedication. The second seed Sister Rita sowed was sharing with other sisters the need for help in this ministry. As a result, other sisters joined in this great garden. There were pictures in Sister Rita’s file of some of the rundown homes of those with whom...

...stop at a convent in route so they could all get a hot drink. The companion-sister announced that the sisters would have to wait in the car because they did not have permission to go inside. The driver went alone to the convent and shortly thereafter appeared a sister – Edwardine – who told the young sisters to go to the convent and get out of the cold. The zealous companion-sister reiterated again the “no permission” speech, to which Edwardine...