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...family, when I decided to look into another congregation, there was a feeling of peace,” she said. Sister Editha first came to know of the Sisters of Providence through her friend, Sister Evelyn Ovalles, SP. “Sister Evelyn was instrumental in introducing me to the Sisters of Providence in a deeper way as she shared what was going on in her life as a Sister of Providence. What I read in Sisters of Providence publications and other pieces Sister Evelyn had...

...stories, “is remember.” And remember she did, with calmness and ease. She never hesitated in recalling the “secrets” of Foley. This photo, taken in 1975, shows Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp (front row, right), Sister Dawn Tomaszewski (middle, second from left), and Sister Lisa Stallings (back, second from right) as novices along with (front) Sister Sue Pietrus (RIP); (middle): Sister Kathy Scheewe, novice director Sister Rose Ann Eaton, Sister Mary Ann DeFazio and Sister Wendy Workman (RIP) (standing). Sister Esther commented that...

...neighborhood, teaching catechism to children. And on Sundays she volunteered with the Little Sisters of the Poor taking care of the elderly. Her experiences led her to be in contact with people from different backgrounds. Her interest in social justice developed and grew. Sister Dorothy (second from left) and other sisters, including the late Sister Patty Fillenwarth (left), Sister Barbara Battista (fourth from left), Sister Kathleen Desautels (fifth from left), Sister Joann Quinkert and the late Sister Adele Beacham (front,...

...Ann Phelan, Norene Wu and Joann Quinkert. Music therapy drumming. Sister Dorothy Rasche visits with another sister between sessions. Sister Sophia Chen listens to another sister during table discussion. Sister Denise Wilkinson introduces the HOME team activities Sunday evening. Sister Deborah Campbell visits during a break in meetings. Sister Marge Funke in prayer. Sisters Florence Norton and Editha Ben. From left, Sisters Barbara Battista, Marilu Covani, Anne Therese Falkenstein and Rosa Pan at the Satruday evening social. Sister Danielle Sullivan...

...Herber. The Dede sisters: (from left) Sister Kathleen Dede, Sister Mary Mark Dede and Sister Eileen Dede. Sister Eileen Dede (left) and her guest, Sister Janet Gilligan. Sister Mary Mark Dede (left) and her guest, Sister Kathleen Dede. Frank Bussing (left) and his guest, Sister Ann Casper. Sister Barbara Ann Bluntzer (left) and her guest, Sister Jody O’Neil. Sister Joan Mary Schaefer (left) and her guest, Sister Maureen Sheahan. Sister Noralee Keefe (right) and her guest, Sister Ann Paula Pohlman....

...Eileen Clare Goetzen and Sister Elaine Doucette Sister Agnes Eugene Cordak and Sister Helen Therese Conway Sister Mary Lou Ruck and Sister Mary Pat Cummings Sister Miriam Clare Stoll and Sister Kathryn Koressel Sister Frances Edwards and Sister Sheila Fitzsimons Sister John Mary Rifner and Sister Martha Ann Rifner Sister Martha Steidl and Sister Joanne Golding Sister Margaret Quinlan and Sister Ann Kevin O’Connor Sister Joan Zlogar and Sister Michaela Galvin Sister Mary Roger Madden and Sister Alice Ann Rhinesmith...

...Quinlan, Sister Ann-Margaret O’Hara, Sister Suzanne Dailey, Sister Mary Ann Phelan, Sister Eileen Rose Bonner and Sister Ruth Johnson, (second row) Sister Alice Ann Rhinesmith, (third row) Sister Ann Matilda Holloran and Sister Mary Ann Stewart, (fourth row) Sister Jean Fuqua, Sister Claire Hanson, Sister Martha Rojo, Sister Betty Paul and Sister Kathleen Leonard, (fifth row) General Councilor Sister Laura Parker, General Councilor Sister Carole Kimes and Vicar/General Treasurer Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp, along with (back row) General Councilor Sister Anne...

...said Sister Su-Hsin has spent the past year in Tertianship, the final formal period of initial formation. “This is a special year,” Sister Jenny said. “Sisters continue their ministry, but they are focused on continued discernment for final preparation for vows. It’s a very important process taken very seriously.” While Sister Su-Hsin’s path is nearing closure, Sister Arrianne’s is in the earlier stages. On Sunday, Sister Arrianne professed first vows as a Sister of Providence. Sister Janice Smith (left) with...

...books from the recently closed Woods Day Care/Pre-School ministry. Two Sister Cathy’s. Sisters Cathy Campbell and Cathy White with Sister Marie McCarthy chat with others gathered at the Sunday social. Sister Marie Brendan Harvey with Sister Lisa Stallings at left. From left, sister Sisters Eileen Rose and Brigid Ann Bonner with Sisters Mary Frances Keusal and Claire Hanson smile for the camera. Sister Anji Fan. Sister Arlene Knarzer enjoys some entertainment. Sister Jo Paolinelli speaks with those at her table....

...vows. Sister Jessica Vitente on the day of her vows Detail on Sister Jessica’s hand-painted Filipino dress Detail on Sister Joni’s Native American dress Sister Dawn, left, joins those gathered in applauding Sister Jessica after her vows. Sister Jessica and Sister Joni raise their hands in prayer during the Our Father. Sisters Jessica and Joni stand before the Providence banners as they prepare to exit the church. Sister Jessica, right, poses with Sister Mary Mundy, her housemate. Sister Joni waves...

Sister Mary Hickey “Love is always patient and kind.” (1 Corinthians 13:4) “As I was preparing these remarks, I had a hard time finding people with ‘anecdotal stories’ about Sister Mary Hickey. But over and over, sisters described her as loyal, kind, patient and a good friend. It seems that her character was like that described by St. Paul in his letter to the Corinthians,” said Sister Margaret Quinlan in her commentary for Sister Mary Hickey, who died Jan. 12....

Sisters who celebrated 50-year and 25-year Jubilees recently included (front row, from left) Sister Carole Ann Fedders, Sister Loretta Picucci, Sister Connie Kramer, (second row) General Councilor Sister Mary Beth Klingel, Sister Joan Slobig, Sister Marsha Speth, Sister Rosemary Nudd, (third row) Sister Ann Sullivan, Sister Mary Ryan (25-year Jubilee), Sister Barbara Reder and Sister Mary Mundy. They were joined during the celebration by Sisters of Providence General Councilors (back row) Sister Dawn Tomaszewski, General Superior Sister Denise Wilkinson, Sister...