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SPs through the years
...left to right) Sister Loretta Therese O’Leary, Mother Mary Pius Regnier and Sister Catherine Celine Brocksmith. (Standing) Sisters Agnes Arvin, Margaret Kern, Mary Joan Kirchner, Rose Loretto Wagner and Ann Kathleen Brawley. [between 1976-1981] Sister Adelaide Ortegal as “Patches” with her puppet friend, “Little Patches.” Sister Jean Kenny (center) is shown with students at Mother Theodore Guerin High School in River Grove, Ill., as they celebrate winning the 1977-1978 Faculty Foul-a-thon. The General Council under General Superior Sister Rose Angela...
Kathryn McNulty
Sister Kathryn, formerly Sister Loretta Michael, was born Kathryn Loretta McNulty on May 26, 1933. She died on Feb. 13, 2010. She was 77 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 55 years. Sister Kathryn entered the Congregation n July 22, 1955. She professed first and final vows on Jan. 23, 1958 and 1963, respectively. Sister Kathryn began her teaching ministry in 1959 at St. Benedict, Terre Haute, Ind. She also taught at many schools in Illinois....
Frequently Asked Questions
...sisters say they felt a calling or a “nudge” toward becoming a Catholic sister. They were curious and wanted to learn more. The process for determining a call from God to become a Sister of Providence is called discernment. Single, Catholic women between the ages of 18 and 42 are invited to consider religious life as a Sister of Providence. If you feel a nudge toward life as a Catholic sister or would like more information about becoming a Sister...
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...
Sister Eileen Rose Bonner
...Eileen Bonner; (middle row) Sister Joanne Cullins, Sister Rose Virginia Eichman, Sister Brigid Bonner; (back row) Sister Nancy Reynolds, Tom O’Toole, Margo O’Toole, Sister Maria Smith and Sister Barbara Ann Zeller. Present but not pictured – Maria Price. Eileen Rose also left a lasting impression on the teachers with whom she ministered. Martha Brennan sent a long tribute. This is a quote of the first paragraph of the letter she sent to Sister Nancy Reynolds: There are those that simply...
Thirty Sisters of Providence celebrate Senior Jubilees
A total of 30 Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, celebrate 60-, 70-, 75- and 80-year Jubilees this year. The 30 sisters were treated to a Senior Jubilee celebration on Thursday, Dec. 8, in Providence Hall. Sisters of Providence 60-year Jubilarians Sister Ann Casper, Sister Josephine Paolinelli, Sister Irma Meuse, Sister Mary Ann Fox, Sister Ellen Kehoe, Sister Mary Louise O’Connor, Sister Mary Frances Keusal, Sister Catherine Buster, Sister Maureen Abbott, Sister Joanne Golding and Sister Joan Kirkpatrick were...
Sister Mary Lois Hennel
Sister Mary Lois Hennel passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. She was 98-years-old and had been a Sister of Providence for 79 years. Commentary By Sister Jan Craven, SP, and Sister Rosemary Schmalz, SP Sister Mary Lois was born in Evansville, Indiana, on April 18, 1927, to John and Ollie May Willett Hennel. Her father was given the privilege of naming this child (she was the sixth of seven) and he chose to name her after...
Sisters honor past, present White Violet Center directors
...trees planted on the grounds of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods to honor each awardee. Sister Dawn then offered a history of accolades and accomplishments for each WVC director. Sister Ann Sullivan “Sister Ann Sullivan is the founding director of the White Violet Center,” Sister Dawn began. “Like most Sisters of Providence, Sister Ann participated in the General Chapter in 1991, during which we, as a community, committed to deepening our understanding of the principles of eco-justice and environmental responsibility. General Superior Sister...
Honoring you
...Sister St. Vincent Ferrer (Victorie Adelaide Gagé) — was steadfast in her passion for the mission of the Sisters of Providence, continually worked for self-improvement and persevered through challenges. Sister Basilide (Josephine Sénéschal) — had a youthful determination and spirit, was quick to provide support under any circumstances, always brought a positive outlook and zeal. Sister Olympiade (Thérèse Boyer) —was willing to step up for every task needed — no matter how large or how small. Sister (St.) Liguori (Louise...
Our trip to Ruillé sur Loir
Note: General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski and Vicar Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp were invited to attend the General Chapter of the Sisters of Providence of Ruillé sur Loir in France in April. During their travels, Sister Dawn detailed in writing their journey and experience. What follows below are Sister Dawn’s Journals: Day 1 – We Have Arrived! Jeanne and I have safely landed and have received a warm welcome from the Sisters of Providence of Ruillé, assembled in Sees, France, for...
Twenty-eight Sisters celebrate Jubilees
...from left) Sisters Helen Dolores Losleben, Mary Loyola Bender, Agnes Arvin, Rosalie Marie Weller, Catherine Arkenberg, (back) General Council members Sisters Dawn Tomaszewski, Jenny Howard and General Superior Sister Denise Wilkinson, Sister Rose Marita Riordan, Sister Bernadette Mary Carroll, General Council member Sister Mary Beth Klingel, Sister Mary Imelda Coulup and General Council member Sister Lisa Stallings. Sister Joseph is a native of Indianapolis. She currently ministers as the director of Providence Food Pantry in West Terre Haute. Sister Joseph...
Sister Eileen Dede (formerly Sister Anita Therese)
...too smart,” she said of herself! Eileen’s next application appears to have gone well. In January of 1948, she was accepted as a postulant with the Sisters of Providence and received the name Sister Anita Therese. She professed first vows in 1950 and perpetual vows in 1955, both on August 15. The Dede sisters: (from left) Sister Kathleen Dede, Sister Mary Mark Dede and Sister Eileen Dede. She earned her Bachelor of Science at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and a Master’s...