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Sister Annette Schipp
I did not meet Sister Annette Schipp until sometime in the early 80s when I was visiting Sister Cecilia Ann at Precious Blood in Jasper (Indiana). We were introduced and after she had left the room, Cecilia Ann said to me, “You don’t know Sister Annette? She is one of God’s holy people.” Indeed, I think everyone here would agree with that statement, said Sister Rosemary Schmalz in her commentary for Sister Annette Schipp, who passed away on Wednesday, July...
Sister Rosemary (Mary Gilbert) Powers
...her fondest memory was, ‘My many years relating to teenagers as Christians, students and athletes,’” shared Sister Margaret. “Sister Rosemary enjoyed sports. Early on, before such things were allowed, one evening Sister Rosemary and another sister went to a football game when their eighth graders were in a playoff game. As the two sisters stood on the sidelines, one of the players got tackled and rammed into the other sister and broke her leg. The next day, Sister Rosemary had...
Sister Marie Alexis Geiger
...said of her, her heart was greater than she was, said Sister Janet Gilligan and Sister Mary Mark Dede in their commentary for Sister Marie Alexis Geiger, who passed away on Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. She was 91 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 73 years. Sister Janet and Sister Mary Mark continued: Elizabeth Clarissa Geiger was born on June 22, 1928, to Mary Elizabeth Drew and William Geiger in Loogootee, Indiana. She...
Remembering Sisters Amata Dugan and Michael Ellen Green
This year has borne witness to the passing of 10 Sisters of Providence. With only a handful of days before the dawn of 2017, we wanted to honor those sisters who have passed away. Last week, we focused on the lives of Sister Regina Therese Shaughnessy and Sister Marilyn Rose Ginder. For this week, we will take a look at Sister Amata Dugan and Sister Michael Ellen Green. This undated photo shows (from left) Sister Ann Clouser (RIP), Sister Eleanor...
Sister Patricia Linehan
Sister Patricia Linehan passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. She was 87-years-old and was a Sister of Providence for 32 years. Commentary By Sister Paula Damiano, SP Sister Pat Linehan, in describing her journey into religious life, wrote this: “My father leaned down to me, a toddler in the Church pew, pointed to the host in the monstrance and said, ‘That is Jesus,’ and that was the beginning. Years later, my father’s job moved us...
Sister Margaret “Peggy” Lynch (formerly Sister James Patrick)
...Friday, November 12, and again from 9:30-11 a.m., on Saturday, November 12, with Mass of Christian Burial to take place at 11 a.m., on Saturday, November 12. Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Sister Margaret to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. We welcome you to share your memories of Sister Margaret in the comment section below. Sister Margaret “Peggy” Lynch (formerly Sister James Patrick) Complete Ministry In Illinois: Teacher, St. Alexander, Palos Heights (1966-67); Theology Department, Mother...
Sister Frances Alma McManus
...“Thank you Sister Frances Alma…for all you have been to so many. “And yes…..your legacy lives on in your students as we make our mark in this world,” Sister Dawn concluded. Sister Frances Alma McManus died Wednesday morning, May 16. She was 101 years old and a Sister of Providence for 83 years. The Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Frances Alma was celebrated March 19, with the Rev. Daniel Hopcus presiding. She was preceded in death by her sisters....
Sister Louise Schroeder (formerly Sister Edward Louise)
...a Sister of Providence.” One of these sisters was Sister Bernard Therese, a happy, caring, prayerful woman who put the desire to become a Sister of Providence in Marky’s heart. Many years later, at the 75th anniversary of her entrance into the community, Sister Louise said, “Through my grade school and high school years, I admired the patience, kindness, and loving care of the sisters – never dreamed of the vocation for me! Until I read or heard, ‘Do not...
Sister Marilú Covani
...involved in her parish ministry, and in Detroit, she met the Sisters of Providence. “I met Sister Susan Dinnin, who became a spiritual and ministry companion first and, later, a good friend. She invited me to gatherings of sisters and eventually to visit Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.” Sister Marilú felt at home with the Congregation and in her calling. In 1989, as a mission novice, Sister Marilú asked for and was granted permission to move to southern California, where her family is...
Sisters of Providence, Our Lady of Victory Missionary Sisters enter covenant relationship
...Lady of Victory Missionary Sisters president Sister Mary Jo Nelson, OLVM, embraces Sister Jenny Howard during the ceremony. Photo courtesy of Our Lady of Victory Missionary Sisters. “At that point, I continued my discernment, and many sisters and other friends were encouraging me to consider this new role,” Sister Jenny said. “When the call came from Sister Dawn, I felt like it was an opportunity for me to place my name forward. This is a wonderful opportunity for us to...
Sister Jessica Vitente enters the novitiate
...her desire to enter the novitiate as Sister Dawn and her postulant director Sister Marsha Speth stand by in support Sister Carol Nolan joins the prayer service Sister Dawn blesses the new novice’s white cross held by Sister Marsha Speth that Jessica will receive Sister Dawn gives Sister Jessica her new novice’s cross. Sister Dawn hugs and congratulates Sister Jessica. Sister Dawn presents the new novice sister, Sister Jessica Vitente, to the Congregation. Her new novice director, Sister Janice Smith,...
Sister Leslie Dao professes first vows
...The Next Steps Following her profession of first vows, Sister Leslie will become a temporarily professed Sister of Providence until she commits to perpetual vows, according to Sisters of Providence Director of Novices, Sister Norene Wu. “Sister Leslie will have a mentor, a Sister of Providence appointed by (Sisters of Providence General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski) with the consent of her General Council, to journey with her during her temporary profession phase,” Sister Norene said. “I will conduct a ritual...