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The 2020 Annual Meeting ZOOM Adventure!
...and 273 associates). Of the 300, some 60 sisters and associates were observers. They watched a livestream version of the meeting. The rest of the participants were channeled into 35 groups and, with the help of the SP-IT department, were literally whisked into ZOOM breakout groups for prayer and discussion. Sisters discuss a break-out session question in their small group in Providence Hall resource room. From left: Sisters Mary Lou Ruck, Arlene Knarzer, Kathleen Leonard, Jeanne Hagelskamp, Gloria Memering In...
For our Congregation, this is Eco-Justice
“The divine communicates to us primarily through the language of the natural world. Not to hear the natural world is not to hear the divine.” – Thomas Berry, The Sacred Universe “If today you hear God’s voice, harden not your heart!” – Psalm 95:8 There’s a story told of the late Sister Marceline Mattingly, SP. While on a visit with a good friend, she spontaneously hugged a tree. She had a connection, not a competition with or a separateness from...
String pulled on the Ginkgo tree this week
My favorite tree – and I have hundreds to choose from here at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods – is the huge Ginkgo tree in front of Corbe House, where I live. The tree is huge! Sister Rose Ann Eaton and I just went out to measure the circumference of the trunk – 205 inches! While engaged in this pursuit, Rose told me a story she had heard from Sister Marceline Mattingly now in her nineties. Marceline remembers when the Ginkgo tree had...
SP Annual Meeting 2018
...families together at the Vigo County courthouse. Here Sisters Joni Luna and Barbara Battista speak in front of the crowd. Say cheese (and crackers)! From left, Sisters Jane Iannaccone, Beth Wright and Laura Parker. Sisters Doreen Lai and Jeanne Hagelskamp discuss a point. Sister Ellen Cunningham in discussion with other sisters. Sister Mary Morley discusses the climate agreement with another sister. Sister Cynthia Lynge shows off her toilet tank bank, a prize from winning environmental bingo. Sister Barbara Sheehan holds...
A Reflection for the 2025 Senior Jubilee
...Quinlan, Sister Ann-Margaret O’Hara, Sister Suzanne Dailey, Sister Mary Ann Phelan, Sister Eileen Rose Bonner and Sister Ruth Johnson, (second row) Sister Alice Ann Rhinesmith, (third row) Sister Ann Matilda Holloran and Sister Mary Ann Stewart, (fourth row) Sister Jean Fuqua, Sister Claire Hanson, Sister Martha Rojo, Sister Betty Paul and Sister Kathleen Leonard, (fifth row) General Councilor Sister Laura Parker, General Councilor Sister Carole Kimes and Vicar/General Treasurer Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp, along with (back row) General Councilor Sister Anne...
Two sisters profess first, perpetual vows
...said Sister Su-Hsin has spent the past year in Tertianship, the final formal period of initial formation. “This is a special year,” Sister Jenny said. “Sisters continue their ministry, but they are focused on continued discernment for final preparation for vows. It’s a very important process taken very seriously.” While Sister Su-Hsin’s path is nearing closure, Sister Arrianne’s is in the earlier stages. On Sunday, Sister Arrianne professed first vows as a Sister of Providence. Sister Janice Smith (left) with...
Familiar faces from near and far: SPs gathered for annual meeting 2014
...books from the recently closed Woods Day Care/Pre-School ministry. Two Sister Cathy’s. Sisters Cathy Campbell and Cathy White with Sister Marie McCarthy chat with others gathered at the Sunday social. Sister Marie Brendan Harvey with Sister Lisa Stallings at left. From left, sister Sisters Eileen Rose and Brigid Ann Bonner with Sisters Mary Frances Keusal and Claire Hanson smile for the camera. Sister Anji Fan. Sister Arlene Knarzer enjoys some entertainment. Sister Jo Paolinelli speaks with those at her table....
Sister Joni Luna professes final vows, Sister Jessica Vitente professes first vows
...vows. Sister Jessica Vitente on the day of her vows Detail on Sister Jessica’s hand-painted Filipino dress Detail on Sister Joni’s Native American dress Sister Dawn, left, joins those gathered in applauding Sister Jessica after her vows. Sister Jessica and Sister Joni raise their hands in prayer during the Our Father. Sisters Jessica and Joni stand before the Providence banners as they prepare to exit the church. Sister Jessica, right, poses with Sister Mary Mundy, her housemate. Sister Joni waves...
Former student rescues sister from Florida accident; saves her life
...home weekly to continue her recovery. She is beginning to gain a little weight, certainly significant improvement since the afternoon of March 15. On Aug. 15, the Florida sisters surprised Sister Margaret Louise and Sister Ann Paula with a party, cake and all. Certainly it was a welcome five-month milestone. Celebrating Sister Margaret Louise’s recover (seated) are Sister Cathy Buster, left, Sister Marianne Ridgell, Sister Ann Paula Pohlman, Sister Mary Ann Leahy, Sister Christine Patrick and Sister Carolyn Glynn. ...
2016 Gold and Silver Jubilee Celebration!
...Golden Jubilarian Sister Linda Thompson greets an elder sister. This sister rocks! Sister Carolyn Bouchard with her electric guitar at communion time. General Officer Sister Lisa Stallings (left) pins a corsage on Sister My Huong Pham as General Superior Sister Denise Wilkinson looks on. General Officer Sister Lisa Stallings (left) with Sister My Huong Pham and General Superior Sister Denise Wilkinson. General Officer Sister Mary Beth Klingel (right) pins a corsage on Sister Cathy Campbell as General Superior Sister Denise...
Sisters of Providence celebrate Jubilees
...Jubilarians Sister Editha Ben is a native of Vigan, ILocos Sur, Philippines. Currently, she ministers as the director of vocations for the Sisters of Providence. Sister Editha, formerly Sister Editha Expedita S.P.C., entered the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres on May 10, 1967, and professed final vows on Feb. 1, 1975. Sister Editha transferred her vows to the Congregation of the Sisters of Providence in June 2002. She graduated from Rosary College, Vigan, ILocos Sur, Philippines,...
A faceless ghost?
...out the fact that this sister had pleats down the front of her dress. Sister Esther asked Catherine if it might be Sister Celestine, but Catherine said no, she knew Sister Celestine. Sister Esther inquired if it might be the sister from Texas who wore a gimp that had pleats. Catherine replied negatively again that she knew this sister also. “She was a funny looking sister,” Catherine told Sister Esther, “and you know, you’re going to think I’m crazy but...