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A lifetime of meeting needs around the world and in our own backyard: Sister Patty Fillenwarth
On a picnic in Arequipa, Peru, in the early 1970s. Sister Patty Fillenwarth at right. Pictured front Father John Foley, SJ., back left to right, Sisters Florence Norton and Betty Smigla, Michael O’Malley (Peace Corps) Editor’s note: Sister Patty Fillenwarth died Jan. 7, 2020 at the age of 79. She is greatly missed. When Patty Fillenwarth (formerly Sister Joseph Monica) was in fifth grade, the missionary Sisters of Our Lady of Africa — the White Sisters — visited her classroom...
Sister Marilyn Baker: living the legacy of Saint Mother Theodore as an international teacher
Reflecting on her 59 years as a Sister of Providence, Sister Marilyn Baker, SP, identifies many parallels between her life and Saint Mother Theodore’s. Sister Marilyn Baker Sister Marilyn was born as the daughter of a U.S. serviceman and a British mother. She grew up “fitting in” as her father and her family were transferred to various military bases. “My parents gave me and my sister examples of how to be hospitable and respectful of persons from other cultures, countries...
Sisters share memories of the ‘Greatest Spectacle in Racing’
This is a photograph of Sister Marianne Mader (back, right) with her family taken in the early 1990s at the Indianapolis 500 Museum. With Sister Marianne are her mother Frances Ley Mader, her nieces Jenny – who is a Providence Associate – and Abby, and (back, left) her now-deceased sister Jeanette. In 2015, the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods celebrated their 175th anniversary as a Congregation. As the sisters advance into year 176, other organizations are celebrating milestones in...
Au revoir! Sister Paula Damiano retires from ministry
“I think one of the best memories I will have is when people have left a retreat, program, workshop or prayer service and they say, ‘I really felt a connection with God.’” – Sister Paula Damiano, SP On Tuesday, August 20, it became official as Sister Paula retired from her position as director of retreats and programs and co-director of Providence Spirituality & Conference Center (PSCC) at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Paula Damiano (left) with Sister Elizabeth Koressel. The Sisters of...
Sister Francis Edwards receives ‘Friend of Nursing’ award
...Sister Francis’ companion for the evening,” Sister Barbara said. “Marcia and I discussed whether or not to let Sister Francis know ahead of time, but we both agreed that it would be best to surprise her. “Sister Francis has been very supportive of this department. She has contributed numerous resources for their library, including reference books, articles and other items of interest. The faculty and staff feel well supported by Sister Francis.” Sister Francis said she did not expect to...
Sister Mary (Mary Ephrem) Hickey
Sister Mary Hickey “Love is always patient and kind.” (1 Corinthians 13:4) “As I was preparing these remarks, I had a hard time finding people with ‘anecdotal stories’ about Sister Mary Hickey. But over and over, sisters described her as loyal, kind, patient and a good friend. It seems that her character was like that described by St. Paul in his letter to the Corinthians,” said Sister Margaret Quinlan in her commentary for Sister Mary Hickey, who died Jan. 12....
Three Sisters of Providence celebrating Golden Jubilees
...Photographed here include (front, from left) General Officer Sister Mary Beth Klingel, Jubilarian Sister Cathy Campbell, General Superior Sister Denise Wilkinson, (back) Jubilarian Sister Linda Thompson, General Officer Sister Dawn Tomaszewski, General Officer Sister Jenny Howard, Vicar Sister Lisa Stallings, and Jubilarian Sister Mary Jo Piccione. About the Sisters of Providence The Sisters of Providence, a congregation of 214 women religious, with 300 Providence Associates, collaborate with others to create a more just and hope-filled world through prayer, education, service...
Connecting hope and assistance to a community in need
...chairs and dining room tables is all part of a day’s work for Sister Dorothy. She never knows what needs will arise for West Terre Haute residents. Sister Dorothy has always had a heart to serve. So it seemed a natural fit more than 20 years ago when then-General Superior Sister Ann Margaret O’Hara, SP, asked her to open The Connecting Link ministry to help give back to the often-struggling community right outside Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Dorothy, with the help...
Sister Mary Anselm Coppersmith
Sister Mary Anselm Coppersmith “Above all, let your love for one another be intense, because love covers a multitude of sins.” (1 Peter 4:8) “Sister Mary Anselm had this Scripture noted, probably with a desire to carry out its message. She was a good steward of God’s grace and used her gifts to serve others,” said Sister Betty Hopf in her commentary for Sister Mary Anselm Coppersmith, who died March 3. One of seven children born to Sebastian and Clare...
PFS volunteer brings love for justice, education to her work
...some days she has 15. She adapts well and works very hard, and she does everything so well. “She puts into practice our mission as Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods: Love mercy and Justice. And I think she does all three in her ministry, both with the students and tutors and with the parents,” Sister Patty said. Sister Dorothy had talked about retiring this year, but that was before she got her new hip, Sister Patty said. Now Sister...
Meeting needs far and wide
...Sister Josephine. “I was so blessed by my encounter with him.” Accompanying sisters in need Sister Josephine’s current title is Director of Holistic Health for the Sisters of Providence. Her ministry is to companion sisters who are having surgery, a diagnostic evaluation or assessment. She’s a traveling therapeutic partner for the sisters. When not traveling she volunteers two days a week at the St. Clair Health Mission in LaCrosse, Wisc., a medical center for the uninsured, and at the VA...
Sister Mary Ellen Kilday
...you.’ Sister Mary Ellen has shown us that if we remember this we will be ready to meet him as she was on Saturday morning, May 17, when I am sure she heard the words: ‘Well done, good and faithful servant,’” shared Sister Mary Ann. The Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Mary Ellen was celebrated May 23, with the Rev. Daniel Hopcus presiding. She was preceded in death by all her siblings, including her sister, Sister Margaret Eileen Kilday....