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‘Against All Odds’ – Sister Clare Mitchell, SP
...phonetic alphabet and included dialogue for them to try speaking Chinese for themselves: “Hsiu tao!” (Sister, sister!)”Shen-mo, shen-mo?” (What is it? What is it?)” “The Bugle Call,” October, 1922. In addition to relating the difficult circumstances of mission life, Sister Ann Colette’s account includes comments by Sister Clare which reveal an undercurrent of criticism of Sister Marie Gratia’s leadership. Given that Sister Marie Gratia was the youngest member of the group, Sister Clare inevitably compared her 25 years of eleven...
Remembering Sisters Marilyn Therese Lipps and Concetta Banez
...at the Damien Center before returning to the Motherhouse in 1998. After returning, Sister Marilyn Therese ministered as the sacristan for the chapel in Providence Health Care before committing herself entirely to the ministry of prayer in 2016. Sister Marilyn Therese also had two sisters who were Sisters of Providence: Sister Marie Joan (died in 1993) and Sister Marie Agnese (died in 1994). In her commentary for Sister Marilyn Therese, Sister Martha Wessel said “Marilyn was also an excellent Rummikub...
Sister Frances Maureen McGrory
Sister Frances Maureen McGrory “Those who humble themselves like this child, such are the greatest in the realm of heaven.” (Matthew 18:4) “Sister Frances Maureen was a loyal and devoted sister, aunt and friend to many. She was a true and dedicated Sister of Providence carrying on the mission of the Congregation to the very end,” said Sister Nancy Nolan in her commentary for Sister Frances Maureen McGrory, who died March 26, 2011. Frances Mary McGrory was born July 23,...
Sister Mary Ann Leahy, (formerly Sister Marie Anita)
...country,” said Sister Catherine T. McNamee, CSJ, former NCEA president. “Sister Mary recognized early on the vital importance of engaging lay leaders to help preserve and strengthen Catholic education. She also knew that the bishops’ support for Catholic schools was essential to their future.” Regarding Sister Mary’s time with the NRRO, Sister Stephanie Still, PBVM, Executive Director of the Office said “Sister Mary was instrumental in the early organization of NRRO. We are grateful for her service to the religious...
Sister Gertrude Eileen Getrey
...done for her. Several people said she loved her former students, her family, her sisters, her God. One sister mentioned that one day last week, when Sister Gertrude Eileen was having terrific headaches, the sister came into her room, and Sister Gertrude Eileen did not talk about the pain she was having, but said, instead, ‘I love you,’” said Sister Margaret. The Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Gertrude Eileen was celebrated Oct. 7, with the Rev. Daniel Hopcus presiding....
Sister Conrad Monrad
...was named professor emeriti, Sister Conrad lived in Florida with her good friend, Sister Luke, until 2006. Besides her continued WED work, Sister Conrad did things at home that helped Sister Luke to be able to work in the parish. In 2006, Sister Conrad came to the health care facility at Saint Mary of the Woods, where her ministry is listed as “Prayer for students.” In 1973, the National Council of the Teachers of Mathematics published a booklet entitled “Topics...
Sister Ruth Sampson (formerly Sister Constance Mary)
...always full of curiosity, interest and freshness.” Sister Donna Marie Fu notes that Sister Ruth was extremely creative and could make beautiful and useful things out of practically nothing. She put so much energy into her teaching — everything was for the students. Sister Suzanne Smith remembers a time when a group of sisters were driving back to the convent from Cape Cod and Sister Ruth insisted that they stop the car so she could collect butterflies for her classroom....
Sister Margaret Nau (formerly Sister Jude Ann)
...lot about God’s ways with us, said Sister Maureen Abbott in her commentary for Sister Margaret Nau, formerly Sister Jude Ann, who passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. She was 81 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 59 years. Sister Maureen continued: Her uncle Mike certainly put his finger on the most elemental of God’s ways. On the occasion of Peggy’s 25th Jubilee, he wrote her a note of congratulations, telling...
Sister Maureen Abbott
...for Sister Maureen Abbott, who passed away on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. She was 84-years-old and had been a Sister of Providence for 66 years. Sister Maureen Abbott Sister Denise continued: Maureen was born to Francis and Winifred McCarrick Abbott in Buffalo, N.Y. The family moved to Robstown, Texas. Maureen was second in the lineup of seven children: Jean, Maureen, John, Liz, Kathy, Pat and Christine. From this loving family, Maureen began her journey of following...
Sister Jacquelyn Hoffman (formerly Sister Theodata)
...well have been thinking of Jackie. For, all her life, she embraced with exuberance and joy — music, the beauty of nature, and her beloved Sisters of Providence, said Sister Janet Gilligan in her commentary for Sister Jacquelyn Hoffman, formerly Sister Theodata, who passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. She was 89 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 71 years. Sister Janet continued: Jacquelyn Susanna Hoffman was born on Feb. 3,...
Sister Evelyn Ovalles 25th Jubilee Celebration
...prays for Sister Evelyn Ovalles (center) during her Jubilee celebration. Sister Evelyn Ovalles (center) sings the last song during her Jubilee celebration. General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski (left) with Sister Evelyn Ovalles. Sister Judy Birgen (left) with Sister Evelyn Ovalles. Sister Evelyn Ovalles (left) looks on as General Councilor Sister Laura Parker pins a corsage onto Sister Evelyn’s dress. Sister Evelyn Ovalles (center) poses for a photo with (clockwise, from left) Sister Carol Nolan, Sister Rosemary Nudd, Sister Arrianne Whittaker,...
Sister Dorothy Karier
...of Our Lady that is surely a remembrance of this ministry,” said Sister Margaret. “In 1991, Sister Dorothy and her sister, Sister Margaret, began their service as pastoral associates at Assumption and St. Joseph parishes in Cresco, Iowa, where they visited sick and elderly shut-ins in homes, hospitals and nursing homes and worked with the RCIA program,” continued Sister Margaret. Sister Dorothy returned to the Woods in 1996 and volunteered in Residential Services. “Sister Dorothy never stopped wanting to learn,...