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(Jesus said) “I have come that they may have life and have it in abundance.” John 10:10 We gather today to celebrate the abundant life of Sister Mary Pat Peacock. Fullness of life — this is what Sister Mary Pat sought; this is what she embraced — in the life of her family, in the life of her Sisters of Providence community, in the life of the Church, said Sister Carol Meyers in her commentary for Sister Mary Patricia Peacock...

...person.” Sister Maureen Sheahan who lived with her for many years said, “Terese was a solitary person and did not engage in many community, parish, or school events, even though she could be very social,” said Sister Ann Casper in her commentary for Sister Terese Marie Havlik, who died on Monday, July 9, 2018, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. She was 89 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 70 years. Sister Ann continued: Marie Florence Havlik was born...

...with Vespers Service at 4:30 p.m. An additional Wake took place from 9-11 a.m., on Thursday, March 16, followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Sister Rosemary to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. We welcome you to share your memories of Sister Rosemary in the comment section below. Sister Rosemary Borntrager (formerly Sister Rose Cecile) Complete Ministry In Indiana: Teacher, Cathedral School, Fort Wayne (1953-56); Teacher, St. Patrick, Indianapolis...

...authentic living. In this attentive, loving receptivity to others, Sister Anne Marita seemed empty of ego and possessed of a listening heart. “One of her long-time friends commented that Sister Anne Marita ‘loved being a Sister of Providence; she lived her vows with joy.’ Prayer was the essence for Sister Anne Marita — private and communal prayer, spiritual reading, Eucharistic liturgies, the sacrament of reconciliation, the sacrament of the anointing of the sick. All had a special place in her...

Sister Mary Charles Spalding “ … so that the world know that you sent me, and that you loved them as you loved me.” (John 17:23) “This prayer of Jesus for his apostles, we apply to all the latter day missionaries who are also sent by Jesus that the world may know of God’s love,” read Sister Joan Kirkpatrick in a commentary written by Sister Mary Roger Madden for Sister Mary Charles Spalding, who died March 11. Frances Ruth Spalding...

Sister Marie Eleanor Shaw “Jesus told his disciples this parable: ‘The reign of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.’” (Matthew 25:1) “Sister Marie Eleanor Shaw died in the early hours of Aug. 27, the day this Gospel passage was read at the Eucharistic Liturgy later in the day. There is so much about the story of the ‘wise virgins’ that fits Sister Marie Eleanor’s life journey. Sister Marie Eleanor...

Sister Jean Patrice Keenon “And the Holy One will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these, my sisters and brothers, you did it to me.’” (Matthew 25:40) “This is the Scripture reading that Sister Jean Patrice Keenon chose to be read today. And it is certainly appropriate for she who served God and others in so many ways. Sister Jean Patrice left us, quickly and peacefully, the other morning....

Adeline Dorothy Drobis was born February 20, 1932, in Chicago to August and Veronica Kowalski Drobis. She attended Our Lady of the Angels, Our Lady of Mercy and St. Mark elementary schools, and Providence High School in Chicago – all places where she came to know the Sisters of Providence, said Sister Ann Casper in her commentary for Sister Dorothy Drobis, formerly Sister Irene Therese, who passed away on October 15, 2020, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. She was 88 years...

...instilled this in others. More than once, Sister Catherine Livers told me how Sister Gerry encouraged her to read. “Sister Gerry got to know the Gerardot family quite well, and she dearly loved my mom. Mom always welcomed her visits. She told her, ‘Gerry, just get on Highway 30 and head east.’ She often did this when she knew I would be home,” continued Sister Rita Clare. Sister Rita Clare concluded her commentary by saying, “Thank you, Sister Gerry, for...

...11 a.m. We welcome you to share your memories of Sister Barbara in the comment section below. Memorial contributions may be made in Sister Barbara’s honor to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Barbara Doherty (formerly Sister Vincent Ferrer) Complete Ministry In Indiana: Teacher, St. Paul, Sellersburg (1953-56); Teacher, St. Agnes Academy, Indianapolis (1960-62); Teacher Formation Program/Mistress of Postulants, Sisters of Providence (1963-65); Teacher, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (1965-67); Teacher, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (1971-73); Teacher, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (1974-75);...