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Sister Mary Jeanine Schubert
Sister Mary Jeanine Schubert passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at Providence Health Care at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. She was 84-years-old and had been a Sister of Providence for 64 years. Commentary By Sister Diane Mason, SP Scripture Reading: Luke 9:23 Then he said to them all: “Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me.” Sister Mary Jeanine Schubert, you have picked up your cross of life and followed our...
History Timeline 1840-1926
...her grieving mother and sister. When things settle down, she follows her dream of becoming a sister. She joins the Sisters of Providence at Ruillé-sur-Loir in 1823 and becomes Sister St. Theodore. Because she is a very good teacher and leader, she is chosen to lead a group of sisters to Indiana. Read more about Saint Mother Theodore Guerin’s story. 1840 Mother Theodore and her five companions arrive at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 1840–1856 Administration of Mother Theodore Guerin Establishing the Academy...
Sisters of Providence celebrate Senior Jubilees
...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...
Our Future and Land Justice
...Peace, Sisters of St. Joseph, Sisters of Providence, Sisters of Loretto, Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration and Sisters of Charity. Nature Conservancy The Six Nations Iroquois Cultural Center (6NICC) has acquired 600 acres of wooded property in Onchiota, NY, in one of the largest returns of private land to Indigenous people in state history. Groundwater and habitat protection, and public access New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Amanda Lefton today announced the permanent protection of more than...
Sister Kathryn (Loretta Michael) McNulty
Sister Kathryn McNulty “Sister Kathryn was always concerned for ‘small people,’ especially the underdog, people who were otherwise forgotten.” “We are here this morning to remember and celebrate the life of our dear sister and friend, Sister Kathryn McNulty. Her friends, sisters she lived with, and band members have described Sister Kathryn as kind, thoughtful and considerate, often intrepid despite poor health, gracious and pleasant, a people person,” said Sister Margaret Quinlan in her commentary for Sister Kathryn McNulty, who...
Eleven Sisters of Providence celebrate Jubilees
...in Indiana, Tennessee, St. Louis and Illinois. Sister Loretta is a native of Chicago. She currently ministers in Hispanic ministry at Providence in the Desert, Coachella, Calif. Sister Loretta entered the Congregation Sept. 12, 1964, from St. Daniel Prophet, Chicago. She professed perpetual vows April 24, 1976. She graduated from Loyola University with a bachelor’s degree in Latin. Sister Loretta has ministered in Indiana, Washington, D.C., Illinois, Mississippi and California. Sister Barbara is a native of Cincinnati, Ohio. She currently...
Sister Nancy Nolan (formerly Sister Jean Paula)
...followed by Funeral Liturgy without Eucharist at 11 a.m. We welcome you to share your memories of Sister Nancy in the comment section below. Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Sister Nancy to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Read more about Sister Nancy Nolan’s life as a Sister of Providence. Sister Nancy Nolan (formerly Sister Jean Paula) Complete Ministry In Indiana: Teacher, St. Philip Neri, Indianapolis (1959-65); Associate Administrator/Director of Religious Education, St. Ann Parish, Terre Haute...
Sisters of Providence celebrate Senior Jubilees
...Meyers and General Councilor Sister Mary Beth Klingel. (Back) General Councilor Sister Lisa Stallings, Sister Arlene Knarzer, General Councilor Sister Jenny Howard, Sisters Mary Catherine Keene and Susanne Gallagher, General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski, Sister Elizabeth Smigla and Sister Sharon Richards. Sister Susanne Gallagher is a native of Chicago. Currently, she ministers as the Assistant Director for the Archdiocesan Special Religious Development Agency in Chicago. Sister Susanne, formerly Sister James, entered the Congregation on July 22, 1957, from St. Mary’s,...
Ready When Called: Walking with God
“My time is limited,” admits Sister Mary Lou Ruck, SP. This is true for all of us; however, due to stage 4 breast cancer, Sister Mary Lou has months left to live. Sister Rosemary Schmalz, SP, with stage 4 lung cancer, is also facing this reality. These are two – among several – Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, who are currently receiving hospice services. Sister Rosemary Smaltz, SP, enjoying lunch with DePaul University junior Isabella White. Facing the...
Books & Resources
...the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Volume III By Sister Mary Roger Madden Buy at Linden Leaf Gifts Lest We Forget The Sisters of Providence of St. Mary-of-the-Woods in Civil War Service By Sister Mary Theodosia Mug Buy ebook at Amazon Against All Odds Sisters of Providence Mission to the Chinese, 1920–1990 By Sister Ann Colette Wolf Buy at Linden Leaf Gifts Love, Mercy, and Justice A Book of Practices of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Buy...
Teresa Ann Callahan
Sister Teresa Ann was born Helen Loretta Callahan on Jan. 8, 1917. She died on Feb. 19, 2006. She was 99 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 71 years. Sister Teresa Ann entered the Congregation on July 16, 1934. She professed first and final vows on Jan. 23, 1937 and 1943, respectively. Sister Teresa Ann began ministering as a teacher at St. Joan of Arc in Indianapolis in 1937. She taught at many schools in Indiana,...
Oral History: Sister Carol Nolan
Note: This oral history, written by Providence Associate Debbie Griffey, coincides with Sister Carol’s birthday today. Happy Birthday, Sister Carol! “I didn’t want anything to do with it. I wanted to get married.” — Sister Carol Nolan, SP Sister Carol Nolan never intended to be a Sister of Providence of Saint Mary of-the-Woods. Carol already had one sister who was in the community and another who had decided in fourth grade she would join the Sisters of Providence when she...