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Two sisters profess first, perpetual vows
For Sisters Arrianne Whittaker and Su-Hsin Huang, Sunday, June 29, was a life-changing day. On that day, Sister Arrianne professed first vows, while Sister Su-Hsin professed perpetual vows in the Congregation of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind. Both sisters have come from very different backgrounds. But the paths they have chosen brought them together with the more than 300 Sisters of Providence. Sister Su-Hsin currently ministers as a member of the Pastoral Care Team at Providence Health...
Oral history: Sister Joyce Brophy, inspiring confidence in others
...Sister Anne Marita Wynne and Sister Ann Sullivan on a trip to Ireland Herself, the oldest, fell into the role of oldest child of always thinking their job is to take charge. On a side note, she told of her sister’s sewing Sister Joyce’s pajamas shut when she would go on a date and leave her behind. Or she would stuff Kleenex in the toes of Sister Joyce’s shoes knowing she would get up early to go to Mass. She...
Sisters of Providence celebrate Senior Jubilees
Eleven Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, are celebrating Senior Jubilees this year. Sisters of Providence celebrating 60 years with the Congregation include (front, from left) Sister Therese Whitsett, Sister Martha Joseph Wessel and Sister Marilyn Baker. They are with the General Council, including (back, from left) Sister Carole Kimes, Sister Anne Therese Falkenstein, Sister Laura Parker, General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski and Vicar Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp. 60-year Jubilarians Sister Marilyn Baker was born in New Delhi, India. Currently,...
Sister Editha Ben
...family, when I decided to look into another congregation, there was a feeling of peace,” she said. Sister Editha first came to know of the Sisters of Providence through her friend, Sister Evelyn Ovalles, SP. “Sister Evelyn was instrumental in introducing me to the Sisters of Providence in a deeper way as she shared what was going on in her life as a Sister of Providence. What I read in Sisters of Providence publications and other pieces Sister Evelyn had...
Revisiting a Spooky Legend
...stories, “is remember.” And remember she did, with calmness and ease. She never hesitated in recalling the “secrets” of Foley. This photo, taken in 1975, shows Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp (front row, right), Sister Dawn Tomaszewski (middle, second from left), and Sister Lisa Stallings (back, second from right) as novices along with (front) Sister Sue Pietrus (RIP); (middle): Sister Kathy Scheewe, novice director Sister Rose Ann Eaton, Sister Mary Ann DeFazio and Sister Wendy Workman (RIP) (standing). Sister Esther commented that...
Oral History: Sister Dorothy Gartland
...neighborhood, teaching catechism to children. And on Sundays she volunteered with the Little Sisters of the Poor taking care of the elderly. Her experiences led her to be in contact with people from different backgrounds. Her interest in social justice developed and grew. Sister Dorothy (second from left) and other sisters, including the late Sister Patty Fillenwarth (left), Sister Barbara Battista (fourth from left), Sister Kathleen Desautels (fifth from left), Sister Joann Quinkert and the late Sister Adele Beacham (front,...
Reflections on Shrine for Saint Mother Theodore
...Panepinto at the prayer service. Sister Linda Kaliker singing. Sisters Martha Rojo and Janice Smith during the prayer service. Sister Jan Craven Sister Kathleen Desautels singing. Sister Maureen Abbott, author of “New Lights from Old Truths: Living the Signs of the Times,” (right), along with Mary K. Doyle, author of “Saint Theodora and her Promise to God,” (left) chat before signing books for visitors. Providence Associate Peggy Balensuela explains items in The French Room of the Shrine. Sister Rosemary Borntrager...
Photos and fun: Sisters of Providence annual meeting 2019
...Ann Phelan, Norene Wu and Joann Quinkert. Music therapy drumming. Sister Dorothy Rasche visits with another sister between sessions. Sister Sophia Chen listens to another sister during table discussion. Sister Denise Wilkinson introduces the HOME team activities Sunday evening. Sister Deborah Campbell visits during a break in meetings. Sister Marge Funke in prayer. Sisters Florence Norton and Editha Ben. From left, Sisters Barbara Battista, Marilu Covani, Anne Therese Falkenstein and Rosa Pan at the Satruday evening social. Sister Danielle Sullivan...
Sister Donna Marie Fu
In the very last paragraph, on the very last page of a 21-page transcript of Sister Donna Marie Fu’s oral history, is written this comment made by Donna to Sister Maureen Abbott: “I love people truly and did work cheerfully.” In the days that have passed since “Fu Shoney” (Sister Donna Marie) died the morning of March 27 (Taiwan time), the veracity of these words has come home to me time and time again, said Sister Dawn Tomaszewski in her...
Newsnotes from HOPE winter 2024
Sister Marie Brendan Harvey honored with renaming Sister Marie Brendan Harvey On October 27, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC) celebrated the renaming of the Conservatory of Music Auditorium to the Marie Brendan Harvey Auditorium, in honor of the late Sister Marie Brendan Harvey, SP. Sister Marie Brendan graduated from SMWC in 1951 and later taught at the college. She also founded the college singing group, the Madrigals. Sister Marie Brendan ministered at SMWC for 18 years, serving as a professor of...
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...