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The Sisters of Providence go to St. Patrick School
Sister Mary Montgomery explains the meaning behind a cross to students at St. Patrick School. “Today was fun.” That was how Sister Mary Montgomery expressed a recent trip to St. Patrick School. Sister Mary, along with Sisters Paula Damiano, Mary Ryan, Barbara Battista and Janice Smith, all traveled east through Terre Haute to St. Patrick School on Monday, Feb. 1, to discuss vocations with the school’s female students. The visit coincided with National Catholic Schools Week. The five sisters agreed...
Sister Gertrude Marian Bauer
...She loved to sing and dance,” Sister Mary Pat continued. “Usually we say that a sister was a great Notre Dame fan, but not so with Sister Gertrude Marian. She was a Purdue fan, the Boilermakers! Having taught in Lafayette for four years, this makes sense,” Sister Mary Pat recalled. “Several sisters remarked about sister’s kindness to others, her being available to help others, taking sisters shopping, or wherever else they wanted to go. Sister also involved her family in...
Sister Rosemary Ward (formerly Sister Sebastian)
...old and had been a Sister of Providence for 62 years. Sister Rosemary Ward Sister Rosemary Schmalz continued her commentary: Sister Rosemary was born in Chicago on April 7, 1936. She was the fourth of five children of Catherine Jehn and George Ward. Her dad’s sister, Josephine, was our Sister Mary Aimee, and so Rosemary had an early introduction to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, probably visiting her aunt here in the summers throughout her childhood. I don’t know much else about her...
Spiritual companions in the Woods: Providence Associate candidate orientation 2019
...Candidate Marvin McCurry and his sister companion Sister Joseph Ellen Keitzer Sister Mary Tomlinson and her candidate companion Kelly Schubert sing during the blessing ceremony Sister Patty Fillenwarth listens to and gets to know her new candidate companion. Sister Claire Hanson and candidate Jonnee Western enjoy the fall beauty while deep in discussion Candidates are blessed by the community. Here candidate Katie Cisek is blessed by her companion Sister Cathy Campbell and Candidate Ana Gonzalez is blessed by Sister Carol...
Sister Catherine Ellen Joy
...died shortly after birth. “Sister Catherine Ellen had told many sisters, not only now, but throughout her life, that she was longing to get to heaven to meet her twin sister, Julia, whom she never knew,” shared Sister Mary Pat. Sister Catherine Ellen also had two other siblings. She attended Maternity BVM, Chicago, and Providence Juniorate, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. She entered the Congregation Jan. 11, 1936, and professed first and perpetual vows Aug. 15, 1938, and 1944, respectively. Sister Catherine Ellen...
Sister Ann Michele Kiefer
Sister Ann Michele Kiefer Sister Ann Michele Kiefer died Sept. 30, 2008, and her Mass of Christian Burial was Oct. 2 with the Rev. Daniel Hopcus presiding. Sister Ann Michele is survived by her brothers, Jacob of Savannah, Ga., and Michael of Indianapolis. The following commentary was written by Sister Connie Kramer. COMMENTARY FOR SISTER ANN MICHELE KIEFER, SP A reading from Jeremiah 29: 11-14 “For I know well the plans I have in mind for you, says the Lord,...
Providence Associates, Sisters of Providence: 10 years in relationship
...the world.” (Providence Associate Vision Statement, 2016). Some of the many Providence Associates who gathered to celebrate 10 years in relationship with the Sisters of Providence Nov. 18, 2017, gather for a photo. The sisters and associates celebrated 10 years in relationship with special festivities Nov. 17-19, 2017. It all began in 2005, under the direction of the first Providence Associate Director Sister Mary Alice Zander (RIP). An advisory group of five sisters and five people who had been connected...
Sister Loretta Picucci (Formerly Sister Loretta Joseph)
...Providence, it would seem she saw this scripture as her call … to welcome the least … and perhaps teach them something a little useful along the way, said Sister Marsha Speth in her commentary for Sister Loretta Picucci, formerly Sister Loretta Joseph, who passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. She was 82-years-old and had been a Sister of Providence for 59 years. Sister Marsha continued: Loretta Louise Picucci was born on June 23, 1941,...
Sister Mary Magdalen Schwartz
...Jan. 16 when she once again answered God’s call and followed Jesus — this time to the heavenly banquet prepared for those who serve. As her friend said, ‘May her soul be bound up in the bond of eternal life,’” concluded Sister Ann The Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Mary Magdalen was celebrated Jan. 23, with the Rev. Daniel Hopcus presiding. She was preceded in death by her three brothers and her sister, Sister Edna, formerly Sister Mark, Schwartz....
Sister Catherine Mayer (formerly Sister Catherine Alma)
...the people would be alone. “There is a form in Sister Catherine’s file that asks: ‘How do you think you are affecting the lives of others?’ Sister Catherine had answered, ‘Bringing pleasure to others with the good things I do.’ We will miss you, Sister Catherine, your kindness and your wit, and most of all your smile,” Sister Mary Ann concluded. Sister Catherine Mayer died Jan. 29, 2013. She was 82 years old and a Sister of Providence for 64...
Sister Ann Stephen Stouffer
...9, 2021, at Clinton Gardens in Clinton, Indiana. She was 82 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 61 years. Sister Ann Stephen Stouffer Sister Maureen continued: Sister Ann Stephen, Judy, was born to Howard and Katherine Murnan Stouffer on February 26, 1939, in Wabash, Indiana. Her brothers Jim and John were delighted to greet their only sister. Judy was already 16 when their parents announced that the family was about to expand. She was so excited...
Sister Alexa Suelzer
...Father Curt and Sister David) all preceded her in death. She lived the longest of any of them. However, she said recently when she was about to celebrate her birthday just two weeks ago that “97 is enough,” said Sister Nancy Reynolds in her commentary for Sister Alexa Suelzer, who died Friday, June 26. She was 97 years and had been a Sister of Providence for 77 years. By the time Alexa was 8 years old, both her parents had...