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Being ‘Stickered’
The pandemic has introduced us to a whole new vocabulary, e.g., who’s in your bubble? And take care to social distance! And for the Sisters of Providence and staff at the Woods, “Have you been stickered yet?” Let me explain. Every day each Sister of Providence or staff member at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods has her/his temperature taken, answers a few questions about their activities and then receives a sticker as proof that they were screened that day. Sister Jenny Howard saves...
White Violet Center earns ‘Real Organic Project’ designation
...of enforcement of some vital USDA Organic standards to protect soil health and animal welfare, organic farmers rallied together to fight to protect the integrity of the organic label. This is what originally motivated WVC Farm Manager John-Michael Elmore to apply for this certification. “We (WVC) are already certified organic, so this became an extension of that. USDA organic certification is getting manipulated by large agri-businesses, and doesn’t fully represent the original intent of the organic movement,” John-Michael said. “While it’s still an important regulatory standard,...
Season of Creation 2022: Fair Trade and Climate Change
Note: We are celebrating the Season of Creation (Sept. 1, World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation through Oct. 4, the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi). The Sisters of Providence Climate Change Task Force will share 10 blogs throughout this time. We hope you enjoy them. Fair Trade and Environmental Sustainability: We Can’t Have One Without The Other Fair Trade and Environmental Sustainability advocates have the same goal: Work toward a safer environment for workers and protect...
Sister Mary Catherine Keene
...bicycle sculpture, “Forever,” on display in Indianapolis. Sister Mary Catherine offered her creative gifts freely in community and ministry, regularly creating numerous beautiful rituals and prayer services over the years. One of her contributions was working with the team of four Sisters of Providence who created a Charism Retreat for the Congregation in preparation for the celebration of our Sesquicentennial. It was one of Sister Mary Catherine’s great joys to be able to travel to Taiwan to guide our sisters...
Sister Michaela Galvin
Sister Machaela Galvin was born Arline Clare Galvin on April 19, 1925, in Melrose, Massachusetts, to Joseph Galvin and Mary Downing Galvin. She had two brothers, Lorimer and Neil, and her sister, Marilyn, was born the following year. Marilyn would later follow her into community as Sister Mary Eleanor, said Sister Maureen Abbott in her commentary for Sister Michaela Galvin, who died on May 15, 2019, in Mother Theodore Hall at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. Sister Michaela was 94 years old...
Sister Francis Edwards (formerly Sister Francis Bernard)
...so that she won’t eventually come and attack me!’” (Luke 18:1-8) I have chosen these two passages because when I think of Sister Francis, the two characteristics that emerge are determination and persistence, said Sister Rosemary Schmalz in her commentary for Sister Francis Edwards, formerly Sister Francis Bernard, who passed away on Monday, March 2, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. She was 95 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 77 years. Sister Rosemary continued: But her persistence...
Sister Jane Marie Osterholt
...to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, our loving God came down and took her home. Did we receive a miracle? Yes. Sister Jane Marie was spared from perhaps weeks of intense suffering. And so we say goodbye to a devoted and loving sister and friend. Sister Jane Marie, may you rest in peace,” concluded Sister Catherine. The Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Jane Marie was celebrated Sept. 19, with the Rev. Daniel Hopcus presiding. She is survived by all of her sisters....
Sister Camille Neubauer (formerly Sister Jude)
Sister Camille Neubauer was ….. kind, generous, patient, welcoming, humble. She was encouraging, compassionate, a loyal friend and had a listening heart. Camille was inclusive, genuine, loving. And, she liked cupcakes and named the cars she drove, said Sister Paula Damiano in her commentary for Sister Camille Neubauer, formerly Sister Jude, who died on Aug. 14, 2019, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. She was 79 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 57 years. Sister Camille Neubauer Sister...
Sister Carolyn Glynn (formerly Sister John Michael)
...recalls that “Sister Carolyn was right there to help when my housemate Sister Christine became ill. Carolyn drove her to many appointments and after her death, Carolyn was a healing presence to me, visiting me early each morning and chatting over coffee and Dunkin Donuts.” Sister Marianne continued, “After Sister Carolyn moved to the Woods herself about two years ago, she began her driving ministry, especially for local doctor’s appointments for the sisters. And she loved it! No place in...
Sister Constance Kramer (formerly Sister Marita)
...for Sister Connie took place on Monday, February 10, and Tuesday, February 11, in the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. A Wake took place from 2:30-4:30 p.m., on Monday, February 10. Mass of Christian Burial was at 11 a.m., on Tuesday, February 11. Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Sister Connie to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. We welcome you to share your memories of Sister Connie in the comment section below. Sister...
Sisters continue care for neighbors in need
...is time to move on. But these sisters’ retirement does not mean the Sisters of Providence will no longer be serving their neighbors in need. “I will miss all of the people,” Sister Joseph said. “It will be hard to let go.” Food Pantry transition Sister Joseph Fillenwarth, right, is preparing to hand over the leadership of the Providence Food Pantry in West Terre Haute, Indiana, to Sister Maureen Fallon, left, by the end of the year. Sister Joseph will...
Sister Lucille Nolan (formerly Sister Mary Lucille)
...the Latin, meaning “of the Light” – our Sister Lucy was indeed a bearer of light, said General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski in her commentary for Sister Lucille Nolan, formerly Sister Mary Lucille, who passed away on Monday, Dec. 25, 2023, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. She was 94-years-old and had been a Sister of Providence for 76 years. Sister Dawn continued: Those of us gathered here today and tuning into celebrate her transition into new life and new light knew...