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Sister Mary Catherine “Marikay” Duffy (formerly Sister Marie Michele)
...honor of Sister Mary Catherine to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. We welcome you to share your memories of Sister Mary Catherine in the comment section below. Sister Mary Catherine “Marikay” Duffy (formerly Sister Marie Michele) Complete Ministry In Illinois: Teacher, St. Athanasius, Evanston (1955-56); Teacher, Our Lady of Mercy, Chicago (1956-58); Teacher, St. Sylvester, Chicago (1958-61). In California: Teacher, St. Joseph, Hawthorne (1961-64). In the country of Peru: Teacher/Principal, Colegio San Jose, Arequipa (1964-69); Principal, Colegio San...
Reflections for the local Golden Jubilee celebration
...for seven weeks in New Orleans following her return from her begging trip to France. We can be doubly grateful to the Ursuline family for giving us you as well as taking care of her. Sister Jody O’Neil Mary Joanne O’Neil – Jody – after attending Providence Aspirancy for high school, your sights were set on entering the community right after graduation. As Providence would have it, you were asked to delay your entrance because of health concerns, concerns that...
Sisters of Providence celebrate Jubilees
...Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana: Director of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Shrine of National Shrine of Our Lady of Providence (2013-14). Sister Jody O’Neil Sister Mary Joanna (Jody) O’Neil is a native of Indianapolis. Currently, she ministers as the artist in residence for the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. Sister Jody entered the Congregation on Jan. 3, 1969, from Holy Spirit, Indianapolis. She professed final vows on Aug. 15, 1980. She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with a bachelor’s degree in...
History Timeline 1966–Today
...half of the 20th century, the sisters have to close many of their schools or let others take charge of them. The sisters still find ways to follow their calls to teach. Sisters minister in tutoring, long-distance education, GED classes and more. They work with people of all ages, from small children to adults. The Sisters of Providence sponsored other schools and institutions. Learn more about our ministry in education 1974 President Richard Nixon forced to resign Sister of Providence...
Leadership & vision
...Dawn Tomaszewski Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp Sister Laura Parker Sister Anne Therese Falkenstein Sister Carole Kimes Goals for 2021-2026 Proclamation of Direction Mission of Religious Life Diversity Collaboration Resources/Sustainability Justice Focus: Racial Equality and Equity Special Justice Focus: Environment Laudato Si’ Platform Commitment Statement Sister Dawn Tomaszewski Sister Dawn Tomaszewski is a native of Chicago. She is a graduate of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with a Bachelor’s degree in communications. She also has a Master’s degree in Journalism from the University of North...
Stages of formation as a sister
...as a Sister of Providence, sealing her life-long commitment. Timeframe: 1 year Goal: To prepare a sister to make a permanent life commitment as a Sister of Providence. Recent stories See all posts about becoming a sister. Sisters to host virtual ‘Discernment Lounge’ June 15, 2026 Cathedral High School honors Sister Mary Ann Stewart with honorary diploma May 24, 2026 'He wants me to be here' May 12, 2026 Oral History: Sister Teresa Costello May 9, 2026 Get in touch...
Oral history: Sister Kathleen Desautels, change maker
...Sister Kathleen’s four years of college followed by five years at the Woods steeped her into a spirituality that looked at the needs of the world and the environment. A fire was building. “That time was foundational to all that my life became. I could not get enough.” — Sister Kathleen Desautels A young Sister Mary Colleen (Sister Kathleen Desuatels) Learning care for the poor Sister Kathleen told of Sister Louise who oversaw junior sisters. She knew that they...
History Timeline 1926-1965
...Sisters of Providence begin to talk more with other types of sisters and with other people in the Church about what it means to be a sister. A Sister Formation Conference forms to help sisters have good ways to learn about their faith. The sisters change parts of their habit to be more practical in daily life. In 1962, Pope John XXIII calls for a special meeting called the Second Vatican Council to discuss a renewal of faith among Catholics....
Sister Mary Jeanine Schubert
Sister Mary Jeanine Schubert passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Providence Health Care at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. She was 84-years-old and had been a Sister of Providence for 64 years. Commentary By Sister Diane Mason, SP Scripture Reading: Luke 9:23 Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.” Sister Mary Jeanine Schubert, you have picked up your cross of life and followed our...
History Timeline 1840-1926
...her grieving mother and sister. When things settle down, she follows her dream of becoming a sister. She joins the Sisters of Providence at Ruillé-sur-Loir in 1823 and becomes Sister St. Theodore. Because she is a very good teacher and leader, she is chosen to lead a group of sisters to Indiana. Read more about Saint Mother Theodore Guerin’s story. 1840 Mother Theodore and her five companions arrive at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 1840–1856 Administration of Mother Theodore Guerin Establishing the Academy...
Sisters of Providence celebrate Senior Jubilees
...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...
Our Future and Land Justice
...Peace, Sisters of St. Joseph, Sisters of Providence, Sisters of Loretto, Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration and Sisters of Charity. Nature Conservancy The Six Nations Iroquois Cultural Center (6NICC) has acquired 600 acres of wooded property in Onchiota, NY, in one of the largest returns of private land to Indigenous people in state history. Groundwater and habitat protection, and public access New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced the permanent protection of more than...