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...2026 Donor Dinner. Sister Joni Luna (right) embracing a guest. General Counselor Sister Anne Therese Falkenstein (left) with Mission Advancement Executive Director Hillary Person (center) and Sister Jody O’Neil. Sister Betty Smigla (right) with a 2026 Donor Dinner guest. Providence Associate Sheila Donis (standing) hugging a guest. Sister Editha Ben (left) speaking with a 2026 Donor Dinner attendee. Sister Jenny Howard (right) speaking with a 2026 Donor Dinner attendee. Sister Barbara Sheehan (right) engaging with guests. Sister Denise Wilkinson (left)...

...Eugene Marie Howard, Marie Gratia Luking, the Rev. F.X. Clougherty, the Rev. J.N. Tacconi, the Rev. H.P. Lawton, Sister Clare Mitchell, the Rev. J. Kerin, Sisters Mary Elise Renauldt and Marie Patricia Shortall. 100 years of the Sisters of Providence in Asia This video marks the 100-year anniversary of the Sisters of Providence in Asia. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4V_qC3ZTJ0 And in this video, we honor those Sisters of Providence who have ministered in Asia. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X495YEUbYrs Learn more For a brief history of the...

...Sister Jenny Howard and Sister Dawn Tomaszewski. “We want to remember and celebrate what she cherished and believed,” Sister Dawn added. Sister Jenny added she was a tennis doubles partner with Sister Wendy during their time in college, saying Sister Wendy was a “tennis player,” while she was someone who “played tennis.” “If Sister Wendy were here today, she would invite us to be playful,” Sister Jenny said. “Sister Wendy’s life and spirit will long bless the college,” Sister Dawn...

...Mary-of-the-Woods for China. Despite her protestations, Sister Marie Gratia was appointed leader of the group consisting of Sister Mary Elise Renaud, Sister Eugene Marie Howard, Sister Marie Patricia Shortall, Sister Clare Mitchell and Sister Winifred Patrice O’Donovan. The founding years It would be Nov. 24 before the intrepid band of missionaries arrived in Kaifeng. Shortly thereafter, they opened a medical dispensary and Hua Mei School for Girls, where most of the students were not Catholic. An epidemic of smallpox in...

...Ann feels blessed to have had instruction from Sisters Barbara Doherty, Ruth Eileen Dwyer and Alexa Suelzer. She appreciates the benefit from their great wisdom and knowledge regarding the Sisters of Providence and theology. She was excited about the new direction the Congregation could explore as the result of Vatican II. Parish ministry Sister Doris Broerman (left) and Sister Barbara Ann (right) with a Native American in the Rio Grande Valley. Sister Barbara Ann wanted to work in a parish,...

“My time is limited,” admits Sister Mary Lou Ruck, SP. This is true for all of us; however, due to stage 4 breast cancer, Sister Mary Lou has months left to live. Sister Rosemary Schmalz, SP, with stage 4 lung cancer, is also facing this reality. These are two – among several – Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, who are currently receiving hospice services. Sister Rosemary Smaltz, SP, enjoying lunch with DePaul University junior Isabella White. Facing the...

...the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Volume III By Sister Mary Roger Madden Buy at Linden Leaf Gifts Lest We Forget The Sisters of Providence of St. Mary-of-the-Woods in Civil War Service By Sister Mary Theodosia Mug Buy ebook at Amazon Against All Odds Sisters of Providence Mission to the Chinese, 1920–1990 By Sister Ann Colette Wolf Buy at Linden Leaf Gifts Love, Mercy, and Justice A Book of Practices of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Buy...

...and Sister Mary Michael Lager Sister Marie Grace Molloy and Sister Rita Lerner Sister Su-Hsin Huang and Sister Mary Terence Haag Sister Jane Bodine and Sister Mary Ann Lechner Marianne Frey and Marie Keyes Sister Jenny Howard and Sister Kathleen Mary Gay Sister Agnes Maureen Badura and Sister Helen Dolores Losleben Sister Ann Marie Boyce and Sister Marie David Schroeder Sister Louise Schroeder and Sister Patty McIntyre Sister Marie David Schroeder and Sister Louise Schroeder Sister Mary Imelda Coulup and...

...Ind., which is now listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Saint Mother Theodore Guerin founded the Sisters of Providence at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods in 1840. Today, Sisters of Providence minister in 13 states, the District of Columbia and Asia, through works of love, mercy and justice. More information about the Sisters of Providence and their ministries can be found at SistersofProvidence.org. Sisters of Providence on Facebook @spsmw on Twitter Sisters of Providence on Instagram Sisters of Providence YouTube channel...

...the time was right for perpetual vows, and I know that I have the rest of my life to grow into them. “I look forward to what unfolds both now and in the future.” Sisters of Providence General Officer Sister Jenny Howard serves as the liaison to the New Membership Team. She said Sister Dina spent the past year in Tertianship, the final formal period of initial formation. During the same celebration that Sister Dina professed perpetual vows, Sisters Anna...

Twenty-one Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods are celebrating Jubilees this year. 60-year Jubilarians Sister Susan Dinnin is a native of Indianapolis. Currently, she serves in the ministry of care and as the coordinator for the St. Agnes Alumnae Association in Indianapolis. Sister Susan Dinnin Sister Susan, formerly Sister Mary de Sales, entered the Congregation on Sept. 18, 1961, from St. Joan of Arc Parish in Indianapolis. She professed perpetual vows on Aug. 15, 1969. She earned a bachelor’s degree...

...parish life coordinator (2004-05). Prior to being elected to the leadership team in 2011, she ministered as the Congregation’s director of novices (2006-2011). Sister Jeneen – known as Sister Jenny – is a native of Indianapolis. This will be her second consecutive five-year period of ministering on the Congregation leadership team. Sister Jenny Howard Sister Jenny entered the Congregation on Aug. 22, 1983. She was a member of St. Matthew Parish and entered the Congregation from Holy Cross Parish in...