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...secondary schools was in public schools in Pittsburgh with secular teachers. Not until she, like her three older sisters, entered Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College did she meet Sisters of Providence. This encounter, flourishing within the ambience of the Woods, fostered in her the desire to become a Sister of Providence and led her to request admission to the Congregation. On Feb. 1, 1939, Mary came to the novitiate, receiving the religious name Sister Petra,” continued Sister Mary Roger. Sister Petra pronounced...

Sister Joseph Clare McCarthy “For I know well the plans I have in mind for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare, not for woe! Plans to give you a future full of hope.” (Jeremiah 29:11) “She knew this and her life played out just this way,” said Sister Mary Tomlinson in her commentary for Sister Joseph Clare McCarthy, who died Dec. 12. “Sister Joseph Clare was my good friend, for 21 years. I am well aware that most...

Sister Ruth Eileen Dwyer “A great pillar of the Woods has gone to sleep; her legacy lives in all those she embraced.” (a quote from a Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College alumna) “It’s a pleasure for me to have an opportunity to say good things about Sister Ruth Eileen — “Ruthie” to most of us — because in many ways, Ruthie was an institution. She had a distinct personality and unique ways of getting things done,” said Sister Jeanne Knoerle in her...

...she ministered and the sisters with whom she shared her life,” began Sister Paula Damiano in her commentary for Sister Regina Mary, who died April 27. Sister Paula was assisted in her commentary by Sister Margaret Quinlan. Rita Ring Wallace was born July 21, 1934, in Addison, N.Y., to James and Regina (Ring) Wallace. She had two brothers, James “Jim,” (RIP) and Henry, now known as Brother James “Jim,” FSC. She was educated at St. Vincent DePaul Grade School, Corning,...

...became her own. When studying for a special master’s degree for pastoral associates serving black parishes, Sister Mary was so grateful to have her dearly loved Sister Thea Bowman as her spiritual director. With her, Sister Mary was able to give voice to her passion for the poor, her passion for justice issues, and her passion for the needs of children. These passions fired her untiring energy at Holy Angels. Sister Mary Margaret Quinn, standing at right, celebrates a special...

Sister Helene Marie Kelly “Thank you! Everything in me says, “Thank you!” (Psalm 138:1) “To each of us in our lifetime it is our task to find and nurture unique gifts, some quality that sharpens our senses and brings us to close awareness of our work in this world — our connection to one another,” said Sister Ruth Johnson in her commentary for Sister Helene Marie Kelly, who died March 25. “Sister Helene Marie’s concentration was her family, the community,...