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Sister Regina Therese Shaughnessy
...novitiate, professed her first vows and perpetual vows all on Jan. 23, 1950, 1952 and 1957, respectively. So, the family has a long tradition of coming to the Woods in winter, said Sister Ann Casper in her commentary for Sister Regina Therese Shaughnessy, who died Thursday, Feb. 4. She was 94 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 66 years. Sister Regina Therese, as she was now called, earned degrees in English – her bachelor’s from Saint...
Sister Margaret Ann Wilson (formerly Sister Ann Gerard)
...always finding a way to give and serve … I learned through her lived example that truly it is ‘in giving that we receive,”’ said Sister Ann Casper in her commentary for Sister Margaret Ann Wilson, formerly Sister Ann Gerard, who died Thursday, December 7, 2017, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. She was 89 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 71 years. Margaret Ann Wilson was born Dec. 16, 1927, in Oklahoma City, Okla., to Granville B....
Sister Mary Rosita Thewes
...indirectly to the people of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis,” continued Sister Mary Roger. “Upon the death of Archbishop O’Meara, Sister Mary Rosita was moved to a much less pressurized environment at St. Simon Convent, Indianapolis, where she reveled in the opportunity to live community life daily. Always a community woman, Sister Mary Rosita’s ministry as servant of the servants of God had often kept her more isolated than she would have preferred,” said Sister Mary Roger. Sister Mary Rosita returned...
Sister Ann Renee Maxwell
...in the Chicago health-care facilities. Sister Ann Renee anticipated the patients’ needs and did all she could to make them comfortable. What has been said about Sister Ann Renee in regard to her nursing ministry can be said about her teaching ministry. She followed the admonition of Saint Mother Theodore: ‘Love the children first, then teach them.’ Sister Ann Renee brought much joy into all her classrooms,’” said Sister Mary Pat. “We know Sister Ann Renee had a great sense...
Sister Gertrude Therese Garvey
Sister Gertrude Therese Garvey “Sing to the Lord a new song . …” (Psalm 140:1) “Today we come together to honor the life of two great women. Sister Alexa Suelzer and I will try to bring into focus the creativity and talents of these sisters, Sisters Gertrude Therese and Rose Marie Garvey,” said Sister Catherine Livers in her commentary for Sister Gertrude Therese, who died March 15. “The Psalm, with its lines to sing praise to God and dance in...
Bearing witness to an execution
...ask “his Sister,” Sister Betty Donoghue, to ask Sister Barbara if she would be willing to accompany him into the death chamber. Keith asked Sister Barbara to be his spiritual advisor. Her immediate reaction to his request was, “Yes, of course I will do that.” “Here was another human being asking for help,” Sister Barbara said. “I couldn’t imagine denying this person. I knew I wanted to do it. We must be present when we can.” So, after prayerful discernment,...
Sister Dorothy Hucksoll (formerly Sister Francis Ellen)
...of mine, you did for me.’” A reading from Matthew 25: 34-40 As this parable was read, I imagine all who knew Sister Dorothy Hucksoll well were thinking after each statement, “Yes, that was the Dorothy I knew,” said Sister Ann Casper in her commentary for Sister Dorothy Hucksoll, formerly Sister Francis Ellen, who died Monday, May 25. She was 89 years and had been a Sister of Providence for 71 years. Dorothy May Hucksoll was born in Chicago to...
Sister Alice Louise Potts
...of service in Texas and to acknowledge her extraordinary work there,” said Sister Jeanne. “So we say goodbye to a woman who was simple, dedicated and loved by these many different people. Thank you, Sister Alice Louise, for your many years of beautiful service given with so much love,” concluded Sister Jeanne. The Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Alice Louise was celebrated March 14, with the Rev. Daniel Hopcus presiding. She was preceded in death by all her siblings....
Sister Mary Joanita Walsh
...on the ceiling!” laughed Sister Catherine. “What did she do for entertainment? She loved the color and texture of words so Scrabble became her pastime. Almost every night she, Sisters Catherine Joseph Wilcox (RIP) and Theresa Rose Butts would play Scrabble. All wanted to win. When she returned to the Woods, Sister Mary Joanita continued her love for the game,” continued Sister Catherine. “During her later years in the Infirmary, Sister Mary Joanita was legally blind and couldn’t hear, but...
Sister Rose Louise Schafer
Sister Rose Louise Schafer “Who shall find a Providence woman? She is far more precious than jewels.” (Adapted from Proverbs 31:10 by Sister Myra Rodgers, CDP) “Sister Rose Louise was a woman of nobility, the definition of which is human excellence, that which is illustrious, admirable, lofty and distinguished in values, conduct and bearing. As we saw and experienced Sister Rose Louise’s goodness, the dignity in her resonated with our respect and admiration,” said Sister Nancy Reynolds in her commentary...
The Irish Connection
...scouring through the Archives, with help from Sister Marie Grace Malloy, looking up the information on these sisters. Judy Copeland recently inquired about a Sister Francis Catherine Malone, saying that “in the new year, I’d like to see the life and photos of Sister Francis Catherine Malone. She was my former teacher many years ago. She also had a sister, Sister Gemma …” Well, here is a special Throwback Thursday for you, Judy. Sister Francis Catherine was born Sarah Therese...
Sister Catherine Livers (formerly Sister Agatha)
“Love is patient; love is kind and envies no one. Love is never boastful, not conceited, not rude; never selfish, not quick to take offence.” 1 Cor 13:4 Sister Catherine Livers lived the love we heard described in the reading today, said Sister Ann Margaret O’Hara in her commentary for Sister Catherine, who died Oct. 20, 2013 at the age of 92. Some of the strongest testimonies to Sister Catherine’s loving heart come from persons she has companioned over the...