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Providence Associate commitment liturgy reflection
...daughter’s hair after the liturgy as her Sister of Providence Companion Sister Rosemary Eyler looks on. Sister of Providence Nancy Nolan of “Here’s the thing, Hon” fame with her Providence Associate Companion Amy Miranda at the first commitment ceremony Nov. 8. Director and Assistant Director of Providence Associates Sister Diane Mason and Debbie Dillow bless the Providence Associates pins during the Oct. 21 ceremony for the Texas associates. Sister of Providence Companion Sister Barbara Bluntzer pins the Providence Associate pin...
Music lessons with Sister Regina Marie
Sister Regina Marie McIntyre, right, gives music lessons to Sister Joni Luna who is in formation with the sisters. Sister Joni Luna feels better about her singing voice these days. Sister Regina Marie McIntyre has a lot to do with building that voice and confidence. As a new Sister of Providence, Sister Joni saw how important music was to her sisters. She wanted to make sure she honored the rich history of music that dates back to Saint Mother Theodore’s...
A legacy of love, prayer and service
...of the history and daily life of the Sisters of Providence. But when today’s Sisters of Providence describe the spirituality of Mother Theodore, they speak of her deep, joyous love of God. Of her warm affection for her sisters. Her abiding trust in Providence. Of her resilience. Her passion for the mission. And her practical piety. Sister Barbara Battista distributes communion to Sisters Mary Mark Dede, left, and Eileen Dede during Mass. Present in the moment Sister Marie McCarthy Sister...
With great gratitude for our sisters who further the mission of God’s Providence in Asia
...values, research, and critical thinking skills so that they may effect positive changes in society. From left, Sisters Celeste Tsai, Jenny Howard, Anne Therese Falkenstein, Rose Chiu, Sophia Chen, Anna Fan, Delan Ma and Donna Marie Fu. (not pictured, Sister Norene Wu) Sister Celeste Tsai, SP, has ministered at Providence University in various leadership capacities for over 40 years. As Library director, she played a significant role in the renovation and modernization of the Luking Library, named after Mother Marie...
Sister Rosemary (Norbert Ann) Kluesner
Sister Rosemary Kluesner “Shout for joy to Yahweh, all virtuous persons!” (Psalm 33:1) “I cannot picture Sister Rosemary actually shouting for joy or singing or playing to acclaim God. But I do envision Sister Rosemary, in her heart, acclaiming God’s providential love for herself and for all people. I saw Sister Rosemary as a quiet, self-possessed, retiring person who I believe was very close to God,” said Sister Mary Pat Peacock in her commentary for Sister Rosemary Kluesner, who died...
Newsnotes
...whether life as a Sister of Providence is for them. Sister Joni replaces Sister Editha Ben, who retired after nearly eight years as vocation director. Sister Editha will continue to volunteer on the vocation team. Sister Norene Wu will also be joining the new membership team as the new director of novices for the Sisters of Providence. She will replace Sister Janice Smith who has served in this role since 2012. Sister Barbara Battista receives honor On March 11, the...
Sister Marianne (Trinita Marie) McGriffin
...Grove. “It was at St. Joseph School that Sister Marianne and I met. She was my seventh-grade teacher, whose influence and example guided my decision to enter the Sisters of Providence and whose unfaltering love and support have accompanied me for more than 50 years,” shared Sister Rosemary. In Indiana, Sister Marianne ministered as a teacher or principal at St. Benedict, Terre Haute; St. Charles, Bloomington; St. John, Loogootee; and St. Joseph, Jasper. She also taught four years at Holy...
Sister Charles Van Hoy
...that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” Simon Peter said to him, “Lord, where are you going?” Jesus answered, “Where I am going, you cannot follow me now; but you will follow afterward.” “Love one another!” If anyone epitomized Jesus’ new commandment, it was Sister Charles Van Hoy, wrote Sister Ann Casper and recited by Sister Marie Grace Molloy in commentary for Sister Charles Van Hoy, who passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at...
Sister Mary Ann Fox (formerly Sister Marie Clement)
We gather today to honor and celebrate the life of Sister Mary Ann Fox. She was born to Clem and Mary Fox on May 12, 1938, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Seven years later, her sister Susan arrived to complete the family. Susan has been the kind of sister who anyone would want with her care for and devotion to Mary Ann, said Sister Betty Hopf in her commentary for Sister Mary Ann Fox, formerly Sister Marie Clement, who passed away...
Sister Martha Ann Rifner
...Providence, said Sister Ann Casper in her commentary for Sister Martha Ann Rifner, who passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021, at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. She was 94 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 67 years. Sister Ann continued: Mary Viola Rifner was born on March 1, 1925, in Muncie, Indiana, to Oliver and Anna Barth Rifner. Her brother John was the oldest child, followed by Mary Viola, Aggie and Cil, who later became Sister...
Sister Rosemary (David Patrice) Eggermann
...to wait for a year to enter the Community, which she did,” said Sister Betty Hopf in her commentary for Sister Rosemary Eggermann, who died April 16. Sister Rosemary entered the Congregation Feb. 2, 1947, receiving the religious name Sister David Patrice. She professed first and perpetual vows Aug. 15, 1949, and 1954, respectively. She earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. For more than 20 years, Sister Rosemary taught school, starting at St. Ann, Washington, D.C.,...
Sister Rose Marie (Anthony Marie) Thole
...She did not count the cost,” shared Sister Nancy. “I lived with Sister Rose Marie at the Provincial House in Park Ridge when she worked at Lutheran General Hospital. Who knew that she was the lead nurse for the surgical team of renowned eye specialist Dr. Vicantis? Again, Sister Rose Marie was not one to talk about her work,” continued Sister Nancy. “Each summer, Sister Rose Marie and I made it a point to go to dinner together, and I...