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Sister Maureen Ann McCarthy
...attended St. Genevieve Elementary School and Immaculata High School in Chicago. Sister Maureen Ann received her bachelor’s degree from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and her master’s degree from Indiana State University, said Sister Mary Ann Phelan in her commentary for Sister Maureen Ann McCarthy, who died on Friday, July 6, 2018, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. She was 89 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 71 years. Just eight months after graduation, Sister Maureen Ann entered the Sisters of...
Sister Rita Ann Wade (formerly Sister Rose Annette)
“Providence inspired me, sustained me and will always care for me.” These words, written by Sister Rita Ann Wade for her Golden Jubilee in 1998, beautifully express the way she lived her life, always in the light of Providence, said Sister Barbara McClelland in her commentary for Sister Rita Ann Wade, formerly Sister Rose Annette, who passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022, in Indianapolis. She was 92 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 74 years....
Sister Agnes Eugene Cordak
...appropriate descriptors of Sister Agnes Eugene – a quiet educator who influenced countless children and enjoyed doing for others whenever she could, said Sister Ann Casper in her commentary for Sister Agnes Eugene Cordak, who passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. She was 96-years-old and had been a Sister of Providence for 80 years. Sister Ann continued: Born February 1, 1925, to Henry and Josephine (Jean) Pryatel Cordak in Chicago, and baptized Gloria, she was...
Remembering Sisters Mary Loyola Bender and Ann Kevin O’Connor
In 2016, 10 Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, have passed away. During the month of December, the Throwback Thursday blogs have taken a look at the lives and ministries of those sisters. Last week, we focused on Sister Amata Dugan and Sister Michael Ellen Green. This week’s Throwback Thursday blog will take a look at the lives and ministries of Sister Mary Loyola Bender and Sister Ann Kevin O’Connor. An undated photo of Sister Mary Loyola Bender. Sister...
Scenes from the 2023 Hunger Bust Fun Run/Walk
...and Providence Food Pantry Director Sister Maureen Fallon chat before the start. Sister Elizabeth Koressel and Sister Constance Kramer (front, from left) listen to Sister Maureen Fallon. Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp (in red shirt) and Sister Editha Ben. Sister Editha Ben shows off the list of sponsors for the event. Sister Barbara Sheehan (left) chats with Sister Mary Morley and her dog, Mickie. Sister Maureen Fallon (left) addresses the crowd. Sister Mary Montgomery listens to Sister Maureen Fallon. Sister Barbara Reder...
A sister and doctor: Meet Sister Arrianne Whittaker
...was founded in 1997. Currently, it operates as a Federally Qualified Health Center. Chief Executive Officer Charles Welker said while the center is no longer a ministry of the Sisters of Providence, there are sisters who still volunteer there. Sister Beth Wright also ministers there as a medical records specialist. Welker added having Sister Arrianne at the center this summer was a wonderful experience. “It’s unique that through the SHRP program, we have a sister and can still maintain that...
Sister Jan Craven
...of it,” Sister Jan recalled. The Ursuline congregation was declining in numbers and had limited ministerial opportunities. She was the youngest member of the congregation for seven years. Still, Sister Jan stayed the course and was in preparation for perpetual vows, taking courses at St. Louis University. That’s where she met Sister Paula Damiano, a Sister of Providence. They became friends, partly because they grew up about 40 minutes apart; Sister Jan in Youngstown, and Sister Paula in New Castle,...
The Sisters of Providence go to St. Patrick School
Sister Mary Montgomery explains the meaning behind a cross to students at St. Patrick School. “Today was fun.” That was how Sister Mary Montgomery expressed a recent trip to St. Patrick School. Sister Mary, along with Sisters Paula Damiano, Mary Ryan, Barbara Battista and Janice Smith, all traveled east through Terre Haute to St. Patrick School on Monday, Feb. 1, to discuss vocations with the school’s female students. The visit coincided with National Catholic Schools Week. The five sisters agreed...
Sister Gertrude Marian Bauer
...She loved to sing and dance,” Sister Mary Pat continued. “Usually we say that a sister was a great Notre Dame fan, but not so with Sister Gertrude Marian. She was a Purdue fan, the Boilermakers! Having taught in Lafayette for four years, this makes sense,” Sister Mary Pat recalled. “Several sisters remarked about sister’s kindness to others, her being available to help others, taking sisters shopping, or wherever else they wanted to go. Sister also involved her family in...
Sister Rosemary Ward (formerly Sister Sebastian)
...old and had been a Sister of Providence for 62 years. Sister Rosemary Ward Sister Rosemary Schmalz continued her commentary: Sister Rosemary was born in Chicago on April 7, 1936. She was the fourth of five children of Catherine Jehn and George Ward. Her dad’s sister, Josephine, was our Sister Mary Aimee, and so Rosemary had an early introduction to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, probably visiting her aunt here in the summers throughout her childhood. I don’t know much else about her...
Spiritual companions in the Woods: Providence Associate candidate orientation 2019
...Candidate Marvin McCurry and his sister companion Sister Joseph Ellen Keitzer Sister Mary Tomlinson and her candidate companion Kelly Schubert sing during the blessing ceremony Sister Patty Fillenwarth listens to and gets to know her new candidate companion. Sister Claire Hanson and candidate Jonnee Western enjoy the fall beauty while deep in discussion Candidates are blessed by the community. Here candidate Katie Cisek is blessed by her companion Sister Cathy Campbell and Candidate Ana Gonzalez is blessed by Sister Carol...
Sister Catherine Ellen Joy
...died shortly after birth. “Sister Catherine Ellen had told many sisters, not only now, but throughout her life, that she was longing to get to heaven to meet her twin sister, Julia, whom she never knew,” shared Sister Mary Pat. Sister Catherine Ellen also had two other siblings. She attended Maternity BVM, Chicago, and Providence Juniorate, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. She entered the Congregation Jan. 11, 1936, and professed first and perpetual vows Aug. 15, 1938, and 1944, respectively. Sister Catherine Ellen...