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Oral history: Sister Marian Brady the scholar
...Theodore Guerin, Sister Marian broke barriers and set a course forward. Meet Sister Marian A younger Sister Marian Brady My interview with Sister Marian in June revealed an intelligent, humble, engaging woman with a delightful sense of humor — a soul who had only kind words for whatever we discussed. Her faith shone throughout the interview as an encompassing part of her entire life. Born into a devout Catholic family, Sister Marian has two siblings living and one deceased. Her...
Oral history: the adventures and challenges of Sister Dorothy Ellen Wolsiffer, SP
...year of high school who really instigated the whole thing.” Sister Dorothy’s teachers were Sisters of Providence. It was Sister Helene, her senior high teacher at St. John’s, a personable, likeable, and wonderful person, who talked to Dorothy openly about becoming a Sister of Providence. It was Sister Helene who worked with her to enter the community right after high school. Dorothy entered the Sisters of Providence at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods in February 1950 and professed final vows in 1957. When...
Celebrating our sisters 90 and over
...general officer Sister Emily Walsh (formerly Sister Mary Francine) Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp speaks Sister Charles Van Hoy Sister Mary Lois Hennel at prayer Sister Florence Norton (formerly Sister Thomas Ann) Sister Joan Mary Schaefer signs Sister Dawn Tomaszewski’s placemat Sister Martha Ann Rifner Sister Agnes Maureen Badura Sister Annette Schipp Sister Dorothy Gartland (formerly Sister Margaret Eugene) General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewsk speaks to all the sisters gathered in person and via livestream Sister Agnes Eugene Cordak Sister Mary Roger...
Hope through education in the desert
...growing immigrant population in the area. Sister Loretta (formerly Sister Loretta Joseph) checks in on a former student at her trailer home. Adult students often bring children with them to class, like this little photo bomber in Sister Loretta’s class at Sunbird Trailer park in Thermal. Who says learning English has to be a chore? Fun personalities keep teacher Sister Lorretta Picucci, left, on her toes in this more advanced class. These hands have spent many hours laboring. Now they...
Remembering Sister Kathryn McNulty
...a people person … She was welcoming, no matter how lousy she felt.” Sister Margaret added that Sister Kathryn loved to shop and travel with friends, describing a trip with three other sisters to the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Chicago. Sister Margaret said Sister Suzanne Dailey told her that during the parade, the four Sisters found themselves in the middle of a protest that almost turned into a riot. The sisters were separated, but re-grouped a few blocks away...
Guerin Outreach Ministries: Catholic religious sisters offer English classes, friendship to residents of St. Anthy Trailer Park in rural Mecca, Calif.
...of downtown Terre Haute, 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...
2022 Senior Jubilee Celebration
...Whitsett, (center) who celebrated 60 years with the Congregation, along with General Councilor Sister Laura Parker (left) and General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski. Sisters of Providence celebrating 60 years with the Congregation include (front, from left) Sister Therese Whitsett, Sister Martha Joseph Wessel and Sister Marilyn Baker. They are with the General Council, including (back, from left) Sister Carole Kimes, Sister Anne Therese Falkenstein, Sister Laura Parker, General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski and Vicar Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp. Sister Marie Esther...
Four women profess perpetual vows as 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...
Sisters celebrate 25-, 50-year Jubilarians
...– to leave no one outside your circle of care – to respond to Jesus’ question, “Do you love me?” with a resounding YES! The Sisters of Providence celebrated the 25- and 50-year Jubilarians on Saturday, June 27. Those celebrating included (front) Sister Mary Ann DeFazio (second from left), Vicar/General Treasurer Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp (front, middle), Sister Janice Smith (fourth from left), (back) General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski (second from left) and Sister Lisa Stallings (third from left). They were...
Two sisters profess first, perpetual vows
For Sisters Arrianne Whittaker and Su-Hsin Huang, Sunday, June 29, was a life-changing day. On that day, Sister Arrianne professed first vows, while Sister Su-Hsin professed perpetual vows in the Congregation of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind. Both sisters have come from very different backgrounds. But the paths they have chosen brought them together with the more than 300 Sisters of Providence. Sister Su-Hsin currently ministers as a member of the Pastoral Care Team at Providence Health...
Oral history: Sister Joyce Brophy, inspiring confidence in others
...Sister Anne Marita Wynne and Sister Ann Sullivan on a trip to Ireland Herself, the oldest, fell into the role of oldest child of always thinking their job is to take charge. On a side note, she told of her sister’s sewing Sister Joyce’s pajamas shut when she would go on a date and leave her behind. Or she would stuff Kleenex in the toes of Sister Joyce’s shoes knowing she would get up early to go to Mass. She...
Sisters of Providence celebrate Senior Jubilees
Eleven Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, are celebrating Senior Jubilees this year. Sisters of Providence celebrating 60 years with the Congregation include (front, from left) Sister Therese Whitsett, Sister Martha Joseph Wessel and Sister Marilyn Baker. They are with the General Council, including (back, from left) Sister Carole Kimes, Sister Anne Therese Falkenstein, Sister Laura Parker, General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski and Vicar Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp. 60-year Jubilarians Sister Marilyn Baker was born in New Delhi, India. Currently,...