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The Other Five: A brief look at the lives of the sisters who came from France in 1840 with Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
...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...
Sister Kathleen Dede: Reaching out in love right where you are
...Florida. Eventually, she and her two biological Sister of Providence sisters moved to Indianapolis and then to Terre Haute, where Sister Kathleen did “informal social work.” Now Sister Kathleen finds herself living in the Sisters of Providence health care facility. Admittedly, she was very resistant to the request that she move into Providence Health Care. “Although I didn’t realize it at the time, that’s where Providence called and led me,” she said. At age 84, Sister Kathleen continues to “do...
Sister Mary Rita Griffin (formerly Sister Mary Paula)
...you and miss your quiet giving way with us. Funeral Liturgy Outside Mass for Sister Mary Rita took place at 11 a.m., on Tuesday, March 24. We welcome you to share your memories of Sister Mary Rita in the comment section below. Memorial contributions in Sister Mary Rita’s honor may be made to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Mary Rita Griffin (formerly Sister Mary Paula) Complete ministry In Indiana: Teacher, Our Lady of Greenwood, Greenwood (1957-58); Teacher,...
Sister Mary Patricia Peacock (formerly Sister Alice Elizabeth)
(Jesus said) “I have come that they may have life and have it in abundance.” John 10:10 We gather today to celebrate the abundant life of Sister Mary Pat Peacock. Fullness of life — this is what Sister Mary Pat sought; this is what she embraced — in the life of her family, in the life of her Sisters of Providence community, in the life of the Church, said Sister Carol Meyers in her commentary for Sister Mary Patricia Peacock...
Sister Terese Marie Havlik
...person.” Sister Maureen Sheahan who lived with her for many years said, “Terese was a solitary person and did not engage in many community, parish, or school events, even though she could be very social,” said Sister Ann Casper in her commentary for Sister Terese Marie Havlik, who died on Monday, July 9, 2018, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. She was 89 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 70 years. Sister Ann continued: Marie Florence Havlik was born...
Sister Rosemary Borntrager (formerly Sister Rose Cecile)
...with Vespers Service at 4:30 p.m. An additional Wake took place from 9-11 a.m., on Thursday, March 16, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Sister Rosemary to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. We welcome you to share your memories of Sister Rosemary in the comment section below. Sister Rosemary Borntrager (formerly Sister Rose Cecile) Complete Ministry In Indiana: Teacher, Cathedral School, Fort Wayne (1953-56); Teacher, St. Patrick, Indianapolis...
Sisters who served in Civil War to be honored
...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...
Sister Anne Marita Wynne
...authentic living. In this attentive, loving receptivity to others, Sister Anne Marita seemed empty of ego and possessed of a listening heart. “One of her long-time friends commented that Sister Anne Marita ‘loved being a Sister of Providence; she lived her vows with joy.’ Prayer was the essence for Sister Anne Marita — private and communal prayer, spiritual reading, Eucharistic liturgies, the sacrament of reconciliation, the sacrament of the anointing of the sick. All had a special place in her...
Sister Mary Charles Spalding
Sister Mary Charles Spalding “ … so that the world know that you sent me, and that you loved them as you loved me.” (John 17:23) “This prayer of Jesus for his apostles, we apply to all the latter day missionaries who are also sent by Jesus that the world may know of God’s love,” read Sister Joan Kirkpatrick in a commentary written by Sister Mary Roger Madden for Sister Mary Charles Spalding, who died March 11. Frances Ruth Spalding...
Sister Marie Eleanor Shaw
Sister Marie Eleanor Shaw “Jesus told his disciples this parable: ‘The reign of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.’” (Matthew 25:1) “Sister Marie Eleanor Shaw died in the early hours of Aug. 27, the day this Gospel passage was read at the Eucharistic Liturgy later in the day. There is so much about the story of the ‘wise virgins’ that fits Sister Marie Eleanor’s life journey. Sister Marie Eleanor...
Sister Jean Patrice Keenon
Sister Jean Patrice Keenon “And the Holy One will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these, my sisters and brothers, you did it to me.’” (Matthew 25:40) “This is the Scripture reading that Sister Jean Patrice Keenon chose to be read today. And it is certainly appropriate for she who served God and others in so many ways. Sister Jean Patrice left us, quickly and peacefully, the other morning....
Sister Dorothy Drobis (formerly Sister Irene Therese)
Adeline Dorothy Drobis was born February 20, 1932, in Chicago to August and Veronica Kowalski Drobis. She attended Our Lady of the Angels, Our Lady of Mercy and St. Mark elementary schools, and Providence High School in Chicago – all places where she came to know the Sisters of Providence, said Sister Ann Casper in her commentary for Sister Dorothy Drobis, formerly Sister Irene Therese, who passed away on October 15, 2020, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. She was 88 years...