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Sister Thomasine Griffin
...of the other ladies at the reunion spoke very highly of Sister Thomasine,” continued Sister Mary Ann. “One reason that this was true of Sister Thomasine is that she followed the words of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin: first love your students then teach them,” said Sister Mary Ann. “Sister Thomasine’s love was not limited to her students and the sisters. Her family was always a big part of her life. During the summer when she went to the beach, she...
Sister Annette Cecile Holmes
Sister Annette Cecile Holmes “We praise you in the blast of trumpet, we praise you with lyre and harp!” (Psalm 150:3) “I chose this Psalm because of how Sister Annette Cecile gave praise to God through her music,” began Sister Betty Hopf in her commentary for Sister Annette Cecile Holmes, who died Dec. 28. Born Anna Mary Holmes May 22, 1927, in Arbutus, Md., Sister Annette Cecile was one of four children of William and Margaret (Haake) Holmes. “She had...
Sister Helen (Alma Francis) McCarthy
...grade schools. “Sister Helen loved the children she taught and enjoyed telling stories about them,” continued Sister Mary Ann. “One story I would like to share is that Father Andrew Greeley in one of his books mentioned his beloved second-grade teacher, Sister Alma Francis. When one of our sisters mentioned this to Sister Helen, she said that one day, she asked how many of the boys wanted to be priests when they grew up and, of course, all the boys...
Sister Ann Clement Voegerl
...was her favorite assignment,” shared Sister Maria. “This is where I first met Sister Ann Clement. I helped with the dishes after meals. We were accused of laughing so loud they could hear us all over the house. Can you imagine that? Sister Ann Clement made wonderful caramels, and some sisters used to stop by to visit. She said she wondered if they just came for the caramels!” continued Sister Maria. Sister Ann Clement also served as a cook at...
Bringing beauty into the world – the late Sister Cecilia Clare Bocard
...published, this five-volume work was highly sought after by parishes. Sister Cecilia Clare’s talent can still be felt today in the Church of the Immaculate Conception where Sister Camille Neubauer ministers as the coordinator of liturgical music. Sister Camille studied with Sister Cecilia Clare for four years as a student at the college. When Sister Camille entered the Congregation after graduation she continued her study with this music maestro for five more years. Sister Camille remembers that Sister Cecilia Clare...
Sister Agnes Mary Raetz
...Indeed, Sister Agnes Mary took that Scripture passage to heart and built her life not on sand, but on solid rock, said Sister Denise Wilkinson in her commentary for Sister Agnes Mary Raetz, who died Thursday, December 7, 2017, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. She was 87 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 54 years. Born in Toledo, Ohio, to Agnes Swarz Raetz and Thomas Raetz, Sister Agnes Mary was one of four children: Her twin sister,...
Sister Winifred Mary Sullivan
...she was 94 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 76 years, said Sister Janet Gilligan in her commentary for Sister Winifred Mary Sullivan, who passed away at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, on Friday, December 3, 2021. Sister Winifred Mary Sullivan Sister Janet continued: Winifred Sullivan was born in Terre Haute, Indiana, on October 15, 1927, to Mary Mann Sullivan and John Sullivan. She had seven older brothers and four younger sisters. Her father was a foreman on...
Sister Grace Marie Meehan
Sister Grace Marie Meehan, SP died on March 2, 2024, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. She was 93 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 76 years. Commentary by Sister Denise Wilkinson, SP Some of us called her Sister Grace Marie or just Sister. Some dropped the “sister” and went for Grace Marie. Some called her Aunt Grace. Many called her Gracie. A variety of names from a wide variety of family members, ministry partners, lifelong friends, care...
Sister Venard Sequence
...love and kindness on Connie’s granddaughters. She loved telling the children little jokes. The cornier they were, the better she liked them. She had a beautiful smile and a deep laugh that was enjoyed by all. Connecting with Connie’s family is one example of how Sister Venard found her way into the lives and hearts of many families who adopted her as their mother, sister or grandmother,” continued Sister Betty. “She was also ‘adopted’ as an ‘aunt’ by Sisters Mary...
Sister Kathleen Kelly (formerly Sister Edward Marie)
My song will be for you forever You, the music in my heart, You, my love, my light, my friend. As we gather this morning to honor the memory of our Sister and friend, we can be grateful to Kay for the thoughtful and reflective “autobiography” she penned in 2006, which allows me to share her own words with you, said Sister Maureen Abbott in her commentary for Sister Kathleen Kelly, formerly Sister Edward Marie, who passed away on Tuesday,...
Sister Ann Kathleen Brawley
...said Sister Mary Roger. For the next 10 years, Sister Ann Kathleen served as the general secretary. Through her position, “she assembled and organized the Congregation’s archival documents,” continued Sister Mary Roger. “She was guided in this work by Sister Eugenia Logan (RIP) who, in her later years, had been named archivist/historian of the Congregation. After the general election, Sister Eugenia suggested that the title of archivist be given to Sister Ann Kathleen. In telling this, Sister Ann Kathleen admitted...
Sister Brendan Harvey
Sister Brendan Harvey “We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28) “A practical woman of sturdy ancestry and no-nonsense breeding, Sister Brendan would not want us to sentimentalize her now. She was a good Sister of Providence who loved her family, her Congregation and her God and gave of herself totally to all three,” said Sister Mary Roger Madden in her commentary for Sister Brendan...