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Sister Helene Marie Kelly “Thank you! Everything in me says, “Thank you!” (Psalm 138:1) “To each of us in our lifetime it is our task to find and nurture unique gifts, some quality that sharpens our senses and brings us to close awareness of our work in this world — our connection to one another,” said Sister Ruth Johnson in her commentary for Sister Helene Marie Kelly, who died March 25. “Sister Helene Marie’s concentration was her family, the community,...

...Los Angeles Ministry Project. Since 1999, Sister Marijo had been teaching ESL to adults in Gardena and Torrance, Calif. “The thing people remember most about Sister Marijo is her willingness to do anything that was needed. In the novitiate our band was probably thought of as a generous group because as soon as a call for volunteers was issued Sister Marijo would say, ‘Oh, I’m sure my band could take care of that,’” said Sister Mary Ann. “One of the...

...the saying goes, to take everything in stride; nothing really bothered or upset her. As an example: in California when the sister-cook had to leave for the summer, Sister Mary Jane blithely offered her services, along with another inexperienced companion-sister, to cook for 58 sisters. ‘Of course we’ll do it,’ she said. ‘Sister Amata [Dugan] can cook and I’ll make all the desserts!’ Later she did become a good cook,” continued Sister Alexa. “Sister Mary Jane’s keen mind was open...

...took place at 2:30 p.m., on Wednesday, October 5. Mass of Christian Burial took place at 11 a.m., on Thursday, October 6. Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Sister Agnes Maureen to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. We welcome you to share your memories of Sister Agnes Maureen in the comment section below. Sister Agnes Maureen Badura Complete ministry In Illinois: Teacher, St. Mary Carmelite, Joliet (1950); Teacher, St. Angela, Chicago (1955-58); Teacher, Marywood, Evanston (1965-69);...

...Sister Dawn Tomaszewki in her commentary on the life of Sister Cordelia Ann Moran, who was 83, and a Sister of Providence for 62 years. This lover of words, this writer, teacher and editor of words was born to Harry and Chella Addington Morgan on May 8, 1930, in Adrian, Mich. It makes such sense that a woman named Chella would give her daughter the name Cordelia. Sister Cordelia was the oldest Moran child, followed by a sister, Fran, who...

...Sisters Ann Maureen Loaney (RIP) and Claudia Lewis. Sister Elizabeth Ann was very faithful to taking Sister Claudia to the Bluebird Camp for cancer survivors every year. This was very special for both of them. “Sister Elizabeth Ann was one of the blue bird monitors here at the Woods each year for quite a few years. She and Sister Claudia had their bluebird box to watch over and report on. “Where else would you find Sister Elizabeth Ann? At Rosary...

...do will shine as light upon them, and then they will give their praise to your Father in heaven.” From all accounts, Sister Helen Therese was one such disciple of Jesus whose life lit up the world of those who knew and loved her, said Sister Ann Casper in her commentary for Sister Helen Therese Conway, who passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2020, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. She was 94 years old and had been a Sister of Providence...

...keeping and other operational tasks. She was untiring in her pastoral duties of ministering to the ill and homebound. Sister Marie knew that each person was important, and she showed sincere interest and concern for everyone. “So much for statistics; now I’ll say something about Sister Marie, the person,” continued Sister Suzanne. “Sister Marie was never a robust individual; in fact, some describe her as being sickly most of her life. It was sometimes said of her that she must...