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A look at the life and ministries of Sister Loretta Clare Gehring
Sister Loretta Clare Gehring in an undated photo. Recently, Mission Advancement Executive Director Sister Ann Casper received an email from Whiting, Indiana, resident Elaine Gehring. Elaine, 90, is the niece of Sister Loretta Clare Gehring (RIP) and wanted to share some of her memories of the Sisters of Providence. We wanted to share some of this with you for a Throwback Thursday blog, so please enjoy. Born on Jan. 9, 1891, in Michigan City, Indiana, Clara C. Gehring was the...
Meet some newer members
...lobby in Washington, D.C. Interests and hobbies: social justice, reading, soccer, running, yoga, writing, TV What attracted you to religious life with the Sisters of Providence? Relationship. I got to know the Sisters of Providence while living with Sister Tracey Horan before she joined the community, and through her met many other Sisters of Providence. I saw the life and joy sisters exuded and how much fun they had. I saw many sisters engaged deeply with issues that I also...
Sister Dorothy Gartland (formerly Sister Margaret Eugene)
...Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. A Wake took place from 3:30-4:30 p.m., Monday, January 12. An additional Wake took place from 10-11 a.m., on Tuesday, January 13. Mass of Christian Burial was at 11 a.m., on Tuesday, January 13. Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Sister Dorothy to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. We welcome you to share your memories of Sister Dorothy in the comment section below. Sister Dorothy Gartland (formerly Sister Margaret Eugene) Complete Ministry...
Sisters of Providence celebrate Senior Jubilees
Sixteen Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, are celebrating senior jubilees this year. The 2025 Sisters of Providence Senior Jubilarians included (front, from left) Sister Dorothy Ellen Wolsiffer, Sister Margaret Quinlan, Sister Ann-Margaret O’Hara, Sister Suzanne Dailey, Sister Mary Ann Phelan, Sister Eileen Rose Bonner and Sister Ruth Johnson, (second row) Sister Alice Ann Rhinesmith, (third row) Sister Ann Matilda Holloran and Sister Mary Ann Stewart, (fourth row) Sister Jean Fuqua, Sister Claire Hanson, Sister Martha Rojo, Sister Betty...
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...
Sister Dorothy (Marie Christopher) Souligny
...disturbing to the people in Taiwan, as well as the fall of Saigon in 1975 to North Vietnam communists. No wonder Sister Dorothy’s report to the 1976 General Chapter described the situation in Taiwan as ‘grim.’ However, in 1977, Sister Loretta Schafer made a special visitation to Taiwan to announce the Congregation’s decision to continue the ministry there and to rescind the decision not to accept postulants,” said Sister Margaret. “And so, Sister Dorothy continued to serve as regional superior...
Celebrations, decisions, being community and the future: SP General Chapter 2016
...Tomaszewski. (Photo by Sister Joni Luna) Sisters Jeremy Gallet and Peggy Lynch with newly elected General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski. (photo by Joni Luna) Newly elected General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski with Sister Editha Ben. (Photo by Sister Joni Luna) Sister Kathleen Bernadette Smith (left) with Sister Florence Norton. (Photo by Sister Joni Luna) Newly re-elected vicar Sister Lisa Stallings is greeted by Sister Marilyn Herber. (photo by Joni Luna) Sister Paula Modaff (right) congratulates newly re-elected General Officer Sister...
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...
Julia Shea
Sister Julia, formerly Sister Marie Loretta, was born Julia Lenora Shea on Sept. 14, 1916. She died on Feb. 20, 2007. She was 90 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for more than 70 years. Sister Julia entered the Congregation at Maryhurst, Hyattsville, Maryland. She professed first vows on March 11, 1937, and final vows on Jan. 23, 1943. She began her teaching ministry in 1937 at St. Clement, Lansdowne, Maryland. She taught at other schools in...
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....