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Sister Alice Walsh (formerly Sister Julia Therese)
...is well know that teaching was her passion, but food was just something necessary, said Sister Mary Mark Dede in her commentary for Sister Alice Walsh, who died on Tuesday, Feb. 24. She was 81 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 62 years. Before continuing, I would like to acknowledge the blessing of these commentaries. They were implemented by Sister Luke Crawford when she was on the Provincial Team here at the Woods. As our sisters...
Sister Mary Eymard Campeggio
...room in a home, but they all worked. Sister Mary Eymard Campeggio, right, attends the SP over 90s party in 2006 with her guest Sister Maria Smith. Madeline belonged to Our Lady of Sorrows Parish in Chicago, and she said to a woman at work that she loved nuns and “Oh, I want to be a nun.” The woman took her to Our Lady of Sorrows Convent and introduced her to the sisters. After a few visits Sister Aloyse at...
Sister Frances Joan Baker
Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say Rejoice. Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Lord is near. Philippians 4:4-5 Sister Francis Joan would like to share the story of her coming to the community, began Sister Patty Wallace in her commentary for Sister Frances Joan Baker who died Oct. 26, 2013 at the age of 97. “I was educated by the Sisters of Providence at St. Simon’s in Washington, Indiana. I never gave one thought to...
Bittersweet news from Educational/Family Services
...College’s Hulman Hall in 2011. Sister Joseph Fillenwarth tutors a student in 2011. Sister Joseph Fillenwarth still busy helping her same student with her homework a year later in 2012. Sister Mary Ann Lechner volunteers helping a girl with her homework at EFS in 2012. Then-Director of Educational/Family Services Sister Margaret Quinlan works with an adult student in 2000. Sister Marilyn Therese Lipps tutors a girl at EFS in 2002. Sister Mary Tomlinson, development director for Guerin Outreach Ministries, offers...
Sister Margaret Kern
Sister Margaret Kern Welcome to this Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Margaret Kern. On behalf of the Sisters of Providence, I extend sympathy and the promise of our prayers to Sister Margaret’s family and friends, especially to her nephew Joe, who is able to be here with us today, said Sister Connie Kramer in her commentary for Sister Margaret Kern, who died Monday, Aug. 3. She was 89 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 64...
Sister Rita Black
...seeds here. The first was sowing the seed of loving compassion to all those she served. She taught them love, a love which they also had for God and Sister Rita because of her dedication. The second seed Sister Rita sowed was sharing with other sisters the need for help in this ministry. As a result, other sisters joined in this great garden. There were pictures in Sister Rita’s file of some of the rundown homes of those with whom...
Sister Edwardine McNulty
...stop at a convent in route so they could all get a hot drink. The companion-sister announced that the sisters would have to wait in the car because they did not have permission to go inside. The driver went alone to the convent and shortly thereafter appeared a sister – Edwardine – who told the young sisters to go to the convent and get out of the cold. The zealous companion-sister reiterated again the “no permission” speech, to which Edwardine...
A Reflection for the 2022 Senior Jubilee
...explained: “Many times in my life, I’ve been called by God to follow and go. Through the example of my sister, Mary, I was called to the Sisters of Providence and to the mission in Arequipa, [Peru]. God called me through Sister Peggy Nau to the Indian Mission in North Dakota. Sisters Laura Ann and Patty Fillenwarth called me to Maternity BVM in Chicago. Sister Marikay Duffy called me to serve at the Hispanic Education Center in Indianapolis. My brother,...
Providence Associate commitment liturgy reflection
...daughter’s hair after the liturgy as her Sister of Providence Companion Sister Rosemary Eyler looks on. Sister of Providence Nancy Nolan of “Here’s the thing, Hon” fame with her Providence Associate Companion Amy Miranda at the first commitment ceremony Nov. 8. Director and Assistant Director of Providence Associates Sister Diane Mason and Debbie Dillow bless the Providence Associates pins during the Oct. 21 ceremony for the Texas associates. Sister of Providence Companion Sister Barbara Bluntzer pins the Providence Associate pin...
Music lessons with Sister Regina Marie
Sister Regina Marie McIntyre, right, gives music lessons to Sister Joni Luna who is in formation with the sisters. Sister Joni Luna feels better about her singing voice these days. Sister Regina Marie McIntyre has a lot to do with building that voice and confidence. As a new Sister of Providence, Sister Joni saw how important music was to her sisters. She wanted to make sure she honored the rich history of music that dates back to Saint Mother Theodore’s...
Tracey and Anna enter novitiate
Sister Anna Fan, General Superior Sister Denise Wilkinson and Sister Tracey Horan. Sister Anna Fan (left) and Sister Marsha Speth, postulant director. Sister Nancy Nolan, vocation office coordinator, and Sister Tracey Horan (right). Sister Anna Fan (left) and Sister Jenny Howard, general officer liaison. Sisters Tracey Horan (middle) and Barbara Battista (right) pose with Tracey’s friend, Emily TeKolste, during the reception. Sister Carol Kimes (left) has companioned Sister Tracey Horan for several years. Sister Anna Fan (left) with Sister Donna...
A legacy of love, prayer and service
...of the history and daily life of the Sisters of Providence. But when today’s Sisters of Providence describe the spirituality of Mother Theodore, they speak of her deep, joyous love of God. Of her warm affection for her sisters. Her abiding trust in Providence. Of her resilience. Her passion for the mission. And her practical piety. Sister Barbara Battista distributes communion to Sisters Mary Mark Dede, left, and Eileen Dede during Mass. Present in the moment Sister Marie McCarthy Sister...