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Sister Edna Scheller
...Pine, Sister Mary Esther Lane (RIP), Sister Denise Wilkinson, Sister Becky Keller, (back) Sister Margaret Ann Wilson (RIP), Sister Francis Edwards (RIP), Sister Edna Scheller (RIP), Sister Emily Walsh, Deanna Arnold, Sister Ann Casper, Joe Sanders, Sister Joyce Brophy, Nik Pine, Sister Rita Clare Gerardot, Sister Adele Beacham and Sister Martha Wessel. Photo by Sister My Huong Pham. As fully as Edna “lived her dash,” she still found time to stay in touch with her family members and so enjoyed...
Sister Charlotte Bruck
...role of counselor, writer and lecturer,” said Sister Alexa. “In 1981 a severe car accident in Florida resulted in life-threatening injuries. Her recovery was slow, and at 64 she was never able to return fully to the work she loved, although she briefly retained some private practice,” continued Sister Alexa. In 1986, Sister Charlotte returned to the Woods and volunteered in art services. According to Sister Alexa, “Sister Charlotte had no professional training in art, but she painted easily and...
Sister Judy Birgen: parenting SP style
...kids who just fell into my lap,” she explains. Judy Birgen, left, spends time at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods with Bry’Chell Johnson. Sister Judy has helped raise her since Bry’Chell was 9 years old. Social worker invests her heart In the 1980s, Sister Judy was working as a social worker in Chicago through Catholic Charities. A woman in the parish was dying of cancer and also raising five young grandchildren. She was referred to Sister Judy for help. Sister Judy jumped in...
Sister Rita (Veronica) Lechner
...early morning Mass, evening services and Sunday Vespers nourished Sister Rita’s faith and laid the groundwork for the deep and authentic spirituality that would sustain her throughout the events of her life,” said Sister Lisa. “‘I was fortunate,’ Sister Rita told me, ‘that I never had to discern with a furrowed brow and a knot in my stomach. One of God’s gifts to me was that I just knew what I was to do,’” shared Sister Lisa. Sister Rita entered...
Sister Regina Ann Lynch
...by her parents, John and Ann Gaughan Lynch, both Irish immigrants. She was the youngest child, with three older brothers, all of whom have preceded her in death, said Sister Rosemary Schmalz in her commentary for Sister Regina Ann Lynch, who passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. She was 91 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 74 years. Sister Rosemary continued: Mary was introduced to the Sisters of Providence when she...
Sister Mary Mark Dede: God’s Grace for Today
...Life Today, Sister Mary Mark, at 96, is the fourth oldest living Sister of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. She is also the oldest living sibling in her family. Of eight siblings, all eight became either Catholic priests or Catholic sisters. Sisters Eileen and Kathleen Dede, also Sisters of Providence, live at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Patricia Dede, a Sister of St. Benedict, resides in Beech Grove, Indiana. Raised in Terre Haute, Indiana, Sister Mary Mark said the Sisters of Providence were...
Sister Marianne Mader (formerly Sister Ann Eugene)
...health. But although her burden may have been at times heavy, her heart was always light, said Sister Janet Gilligan in her commentary for Sister Marianne Mader, formerly Sister Ann Eugene, who passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. She was 73 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 53 years. Sister Marianne Mader Sister Janet continued: She found rest and comfort in her faith and her unflappable, buoyant hope She once said, “Two...
Sister Suzanne Smith (formerly Sister Louis)
...Immaculate Conception. A virtual wake took place at 10:30 a.m., followed by Eucharist without liturgy at 11 a.m. We welcome you to share your memories of Sister Suzanne in the comment section below. Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Sister Suzanne to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Suzanne Smith (formerly Sister Louis) Complete ministry In Illinois: Teacher, Providence High School, Chicago (1956-59). In Indiana: Teacher, Ladywood (1959-65); Business Office Assistant, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1977-79); Director of Data...
Sister Mary Lee Mettler (formerly Sister Irma)
...the Sisters of Providence at St. John the Baptist Grade School and Central Catholic High School in Fort Wayne. Mary Lee attributed her calling to the Sisters of Providence to reading the book “Irma” in fifth or sixth grade, which was the biography of Sister of Providence Sister St. Francis Xavier, as “associate foundress” and soul friend of Mother Theodore. “I knew immediately I would be a Sister of Providence,” she said. However, Trisha, her niece, shared that “Mary Lee...
Sister Helen Vinton (formerly Sister Helen Jean)
...by Sister Denise Wilkinson in the commentary for Sister Helen Vinton, formerly Sister Helen Jean, who passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023, in Louisiana. She was 90-years-old and had been a Sister of Providence for 70 years. Sister Denise continued: Anna Patricia Vinton was born to parents John and Helen Swiggart Vinton December 9, 1932, in Gordon, Nebraska. Helen was one of eight children in the Vinton family. She was baptized Anna Patricia, but went by Ann. The state...
Sister Jean Karier
...High School. Sister Jean entered the Congregation Feb. 11, 1932. She received the religious name Sister Jeanne. “The spelling was later changed to ‘Jean’ as the bishop seemed to have a problem with the pronunciation of Jeanne,” wrote Sister Jean. Sister Jean was one of four Karier sisters to enter the Congregation. The other sisters included Sister Margaret Jean (RIP), Sister Margaret (RIP), and Sister Dorothy (RIP). Sister Jean professed first and perpetual vows Aug. 15, 1934, and Jan. 23,...
Reflections on Shrine for Saint Mother Theodore
...Panepinto at the prayer service. Sister Linda Kaliker singing. Sisters Martha Rojo and Janice Smith during the prayer service. Sister Jan Craven Sister Kathleen Desautels singing. Sister Maureen Abbott, author of “New Lights from Old Truths: Living the Signs of the Times,” (right), along with Mary K. Doyle, author of “Saint Theodora and her Promise to God,” (left) chat before signing books for visitors. Providence Associate Peggy Balensuela explains items in The French Room of the Shrine. Sister Rosemary Borntrager...