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Former student rescues sister from Florida accident; saves her life
...home weekly to continue her recovery. She is beginning to gain a little weight, certainly significant improvement since the afternoon of March 15. On Aug. 15, the Florida sisters surprised Sister Margaret Louise and Sister Ann Paula with a party, cake and all. Certainly it was a welcome five-month milestone. Celebrating Sister Margaret Louise’s recover (seated) are Sister Cathy Buster, left, Sister Marianne Ridgell, Sister Ann Paula Pohlman, Sister Mary Ann Leahy, Sister Christine Patrick and Sister Carolyn Glynn. ...
2016 Gold and Silver Jubilee Celebration!
...Golden Jubilarian Sister Linda Thompson greets an elder sister. This sister rocks! Sister Carolyn Bouchard with her electric guitar at communion time. General Officer Sister Lisa Stallings (left) pins a corsage on Sister My Huong Pham as General Superior Sister Denise Wilkinson looks on. General Officer Sister Lisa Stallings (left) with Sister My Huong Pham and General Superior Sister Denise Wilkinson. General Officer Sister Mary Beth Klingel (right) pins a corsage on Sister Cathy Campbell as General Superior Sister Denise...
Sister Marceline Mattingly turns 100!
...Huong Pham Sister Marceline (left) welcomes Sister Mary Imelda Sister Marceline receives a hug from Sister Adele Beacham Sister Marceline (center) with members of her family Sister Marceline (standing) with Sister Mary Esther Lane, who turned 100 earlier this year. Sister Dorothy Wolsiffer (left), Sister Marceline, Sister Mary Lou Ruck (right) and Sister Amata Dugan (seated) Sister Marceline (right) with Sister Sheila FitzSimons Sister Marceline posing with a gift – some bottles of Coca-Cola. The Coca-Cola bottle also turned 100...
Sisters of Providence celebrate Jubilees
...Jubilarians Sister Editha Ben is a native of Vigan, ILocos Sur, Philippines. Currently, she ministers as the director of vocations for the Sisters of Providence. Sister Editha, formerly Sister Editha Expedita S.P.C., entered the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres on May 10, 1967, and professed final vows on Feb. 1, 1975. Sister Editha transferred her vows to the Congregation of the Sisters of Providence in June 2002. She graduated from Rosary College, Vigan, ILocos Sur, Philippines,...
A faceless ghost?
...out the fact that this sister had pleats down the front of her dress. Sister Esther asked Catherine if it might be Sister Celestine, but Catherine said no, she knew Sister Celestine. Sister Esther inquired if it might be the sister from Texas who wore a gimp that had pleats. Catherine replied negatively again that she knew this sister also. “She was a funny looking sister,” Catherine told Sister Esther, “and you know, you’re going to think I’m crazy but...
Oral history: Sister Cathy Campbell the storyteller
...the middle row, fourth from right. Sister Cathy leads a group of Sisters of Providence clowns. Sister Cathy in 1994 while president of Mother Thedore Guerin High School in Chicago. Sister Cathy prays with others during a community meeting in 2015. Sister Cathy Campbell and her Providence Associate Companion Jean Smith. Sister Cathy at right in her ministry with the Archdiocese of Indianapolis Circle of Grace program in 2014. 50-year jubilee celebrant Sister Cathy Campbell is greeted by a guest....
Sister Agnes Clare Buckley
...her sister, Cathie, and other relatives. Sisters of Providence, relatives and many friends gave Agnes Clare a beautiful send-off on the east coast with the Mass of Christian Burial on September 29. Agnes Clare had planned the service down to the last detail, which included her beloved Irish music. Joe kept checking the list of detailed instructions to be sure everything was just the way she wanted! Sister is buried among 22 other Sisters of Providence at Holy Cross cemetery...
Sisters of Providence celebrate Jubilees
Nineteen Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, are celebrating Senior Jubilees this year. 60-year Jubilarians Sister Carole Ann Fedders, formerly Sister Joseph Marie, was born in New Albany, Indiana. Currently, her ministry is one of presence at Providence Health Care at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Carole Ann entered the Congregation on Sept. 12, 1964, from Holy Spirit Parish in Louisville. She professed first vows on Aug. 15, 1967, and perpetual vows on Oct. 29, 1972. She has a bachelor’s degree...
Sisters profess first, perpetual vows
...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...
The living and growing Providence Associate relationship in California and beyond
...Martha Langarica, Emma Contreras with Sister Marilú Covani at a California Providence Circle gathering. The other Sisters of Providence in our area were and are very helpful: Sister Marilú Covani companioned Martha, Sister Cathy White David, my co-worker Sister Loretta Picucci Emma, and I shared in April’s journey. Besides our frequent gatherings in Coachella, several times we met in San Bernardino at one of their residences, including that of Sister Jeremy Gallet, who came on the scene a little later. ...
“The Promised Land of Providence”
The “autumn gold” of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Happy Foundation Day! 173 years ago today, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin and her five companions finally arrived in Saint Mary-of-the-Woods after a long and taxing journey from France. I recently stumbled upon a poem written by Sister Loretta Therese Bierman about this exact moment. It’s in a book of poetry by sisters, published in 1925 and called, quite simply, Thoughts for You and Me. Those who knew Sister Loretta Therese called her “gentle, refined,...
When I’m rich: Providence dreams in the Desert
A few days ago, Leticia, one of Sister Loretta Picucci’s students here at Providence in the Desert, said to Sister Loretta, “When I’m rich, I want to have a car like yours.” Well, of course! Who wouldn’t want to have a well-maintained Toyota? It’s guaranteed to get you where you’re going. Surely the ultimate in luxury. Leticia, a student of Sister Loretta’s at Providence in the Desert Leticia is the single mother of an extremely hyper-active four-year-old boy. She has...