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Sister Anne Doherty (formerly Sister Dennis)
...day.” Anne also could be mischievous and had a great sense of humor. Sister Mary Maxine recalls that when they were Tertians, Anne gave each band member the title of a song to describe her. “I was aligned with ‘Pomp and Circumstance,’ related Sister Mary Maxine and Sister Marie Alexis was ‘Pistol Packin’ Momma.’” Another band member revealed that Sister Margaret Ann Wilson’s song was “Did you ever see a Dream Walking?” and Sister Lois Ann Stoiber’s was “Sweet and...
2010 Rite of Commitment
...Sister Denise’s reflection.) Twenty Providence Candidate-Associates made their first commitments during a Eucharistic Liturgy. Later in the ceremony, 60 Providence Associates from all over the country renewed their commitments. Joining in this afternoon of celebration were Sisters of Providence, family and friends. General Officer Sister Jane Marie Osterholt, liaison to Providence Associates, welcomed everyone to the ceremony. She also expressed how everyone greatly missed the physical presence Sister Mary Alice Zander, director of Providence Associates. Sister Mary Alice was unable...
Sister Jessica Vitente enters novitiate with Sisters of Providence
...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...
2016 Providence Associate first commitment ceremony
...Sister Rosemary Schmalz before the ceremony. Her sister companion Sister Jackie Hoffman is seated at left. Karen Sue Goehl and Sandra Wickware bring up the gifts during the ceremony. New Providence Associate Ericia Pruitt, right, with her sister companion Sister Adele Beacham. Sister Rosemary Eyler chats with new Providence Associate Joan Haugh-Beatty, right. Providence Associates first committing and those renewing their commitments join in prayer with sisters and friends. Providence Associates preparing to make their first commitments and their companions...
Sister Bernadette Mary Carroll
...became a woman who was meek and humble of heart, said Sister Paula Damiano in her commentary for Sister Bernadette Mary Carroll, who died Friday, September 22, 2017, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. She was 94 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 78 years. The Carroll family had three children – Catherine, Chuck and John – when Julia May and her twin brother Joe were born in Alhambra, Calif., in December 1922 to Irish Catholic parents, Charles...
Sister Miriam Clare Stoll
...on Jan. 23, 1945, and professed first and perpetual vows on the same date in 1947 and 1952, respectively, said Sister Mary Ann Phelan in her commentary for Sister Miriam Clare Stoll, who passed away on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2020, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. She was 95 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 75 years. Sister Mary Ann continued: Sister Miriam Clare received her bachelor’s degree in education from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, and state certification in...
A beacon of hope
...Sister Betty Hopf, the cancer center’s chaplain. Before Shannon exited the cancer center’s doors to continue her journey of healing, she stopped by Sister Betty’s office because she had asked the Sister of Providence to pray for her. Sister Betty placed her left hand on Shannon’s shoulder, her right hand held Shannon’s and, as Sister Betty has done for thousands of others, she asked for God’s blessing. It was a beautiful tribute to hope. Hope is what Sister Betty brings...
From troubled teen to sister in medicine: Sister Barbara Battista
...years later Sister Marie (Marie Elvire) Wolf began inviting Barbara to consider joining the Sisters of Providence. After brushing it off several times, Barbara finally attended a Come and See weekend and ended up joining the Congregation. “My parents were shocked,” Sister Barbara says. “It took mother a really long time to come around.” Sister Barbara’s parents felt that joining a Congregation that was part of a church that “treats women so poorly” was against the morals that they had...
All things possible: Sister Marilú Covani
...easy. But it is also a great gift. I (and my sisters) learn to balance this different reality as circumstances develop.” Sister Marilú had many friends who were sisters in other congregations. Her connection with the Sisters of Providence came while she was attending medical school in Michigan. Sister Susan Dinnin was working with African-Americans in a Detroit-area parish, and Sister Marilú also was involved in parish work. Sister Susan invited Sister Marilú to gatherings and eventually to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods....
Sister Joni Luna makes perpetual profession of vows
Prior to becoming a Sister of Providence, Sister Joni Luna, SP, felt lost and began a journey of discovering her true purpose. “As my GPS says, when I have taken a wrong turn, ‘recalculating,’” Sister Joni commented. “I recalculated my path and began to pursue my spirituality, which I had neglectfully left out of my calculations.” Sister Joni prays silently during the vows ceremony. That simple recalculation led Sister Joni to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. On...
Sister Mary Tomlinson
...You better call me Mom,’” Sister Mary remembers. Sister Mom Mary entered the Sisters of Providence at age 43. “It’s been quite a journey.” Her early years in community were not without struggle. “It’s not for the faint of heart. The first three years are pretty difficult. Your whole identity undergoes a change from what you were to becoming a Sister of Providence,” Sister Mary recalls. She struggled for some time with feelings of not fitting in. “I came to...
Sister Carole Kimes
...am enough. I have all I need for today. And I really believe that is how God sees me.” Hear Sister Carole tell her story in her own words in the video clips below Sister Carole: speaks about discernment https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZuWlwUCeJk Sister Carole: Talks about her parents reaction to her becoming a Sister of Providence. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gsOqhBf3cs&t My good friend says I’m … a woman of integrity who has creative ideas. Three things that are sure to make me smile are …babies,...