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Twenty-eight Sisters celebrate Jubilees
...from left) Sisters Helen Dolores Losleben, Mary Loyola Bender, Agnes Arvin, Rosalie Marie Weller, Catherine Arkenberg, (back) General Council members Sisters Dawn Tomaszewski, Jenny Howard and General Superior Sister Denise Wilkinson, Sister Rose Marita Riordan, Sister Bernadette Mary Carroll, General Council member Sister Mary Beth Klingel, Sister Mary Imelda Coulup and General Council member Sister Lisa Stallings. Sister Joseph is a native of Indianapolis. She currently ministers as the director of Providence Food Pantry in West Terre Haute. Sister Joseph...
Sister Maureen Cecile Palmer
...Maureen Cecile always was to the young music teachers just starting out. Her love extended to her music students as well. On one occasion when a student did not have a piano, Sister Maureen Cecile gave up some of her free time to be with her so that she could practice after school at the convent. Eventually the parents were able to purchase a piano for the student,” continued Sister Catherine. “Sister Maureen Cecile also loved chocolate in any form....
Teresa Costello
Sister Teresa, formerly Sister Ellen Maureen, was born in County Galway, Ireland. Currently, ministers in health care and residential services at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Teresa entered the Congregation on July 22, 1953, from St. Peter Parish, Dorchester, Mass. She professed final vows on Jan. 23, 1961. She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with a bachelor’s degree in education and also earned a master’s degree in education from Indiana State University. Sister Teresa also has a master’s degree in Pastoral Counseling...
By the numbers: 30 years of Providence Food Pantry
“Without you, there is no us.” – Sister Maureen Fallon Sister Maureen could not have said this any better. On Wednesday, Oct. 9, Sister Maureen and other Sisters of Providence hosted a luncheon for volunteers of the Providence Food Pantry. Western Indiana Community Action Agency, Inc., sponsored the luncheon. It honored Providence Food Pantry’s 30 years of service in the West Terre Haute community. Many of the weekly volunteers came to the luncheon, which took place in the Providence Hall...
Oral history: Sister Barbara Ann Bluntzer
...The sisters had been invited there by Rev. George Scecina, originally from Linton, Indiana, whose two cousins were Sisters of Providence. Barbara Ann did visit often with the Sisters at St. John, especially when Sister Maureen Cecile Palmer made cookies on Saturdays. Providence was continuing its subtle background melody! Cotton and cantaloupes and other vegetables grew well on the Bluntzer land and surrounding farms. The food had to be hauled to the railroad tracks in Robstown to be distributed in...
Meet some newer members
...lobby in Washington, D.C. Interests and hobbies: social justice, reading, soccer, running, yoga, writing, TV What attracted you to religious life with the Sisters of Providence? Relationship. I got to know the Sisters of Providence while living with Sister Tracey Horan before she joined the community, and through her met many other Sisters of Providence. I saw the life and joy sisters exuded and how much fun they had. I saw many sisters engaged deeply with issues that I also...
Sister Dorothy Gartland (formerly Sister Margaret Eugene)
...Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. A Wake took place from 3:30-4:30 p.m., Monday, January 12. An additional Wake took place from 10-11 a.m., on Tuesday, January 13. Mass of Christian Burial was at 11 a.m., on Tuesday, January 13. Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Sister Dorothy to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. We welcome you to share your memories of Sister Dorothy in the comment section below. Sister Dorothy Gartland (formerly Sister Margaret Eugene) Complete Ministry...
Sisters of Providence celebrate Senior Jubilees
Sixteen Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, are celebrating senior jubilees this year. The 2025 Sisters of Providence Senior Jubilarians included (front, from left) Sister Dorothy Ellen Wolsiffer, Sister Margaret 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...
Sisters of Providence celebrate Senior Jubilees
...Ind., which is now listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Saint Mother Theodore Guerin founded the Sisters of Providence at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods in 1840. Today, Sisters of Providence minister in 13 states, the District of Columbia and Asia, through works of love, mercy and justice. More information about the Sisters of Providence and their ministries can be found at SistersofProvidence.org. Sisters of Providence on Facebook @spsmw on Twitter Sisters of Providence on Instagram Sisters of Providence YouTube channel...
Sister Mary Catherine “Marikay” Duffy (formerly Sister Marie Michele)
...honor of Sister Mary Catherine to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. We welcome you to share your memories of Sister Mary Catherine in the comment section below. Sister Mary Catherine “Marikay” Duffy (formerly Sister Marie Michele) Complete Ministry In Illinois: Teacher, St. Athanasius, Evanston (1955-56); Teacher, Our Lady of Mercy, Chicago (1956-58); Teacher, St. Sylvester, Chicago (1958-61). In California: Teacher, St. Joseph, Hawthorne (1961-64). In the country of Peru: Teacher/Principal, Colegio San Jose, Arequipa (1964-69); Principal, Colegio San...
Sisters of Providence celebrate 2023 Senior Jubilarians
...The 2023 75-year Jubilarians included (front row, from left) Sister Laurette Bellamy, Sister Grace Marie Meehan and Sister Eileen Dede, (middle) Sister Dorothy Gartland, Sister Jane Michael Dwyer, Sister Joan Mary Schaefer and Sister James Michael Kesterson. They are photographed with (back) General Councilors Sister Carole Kimes, Sister Anne Therese Falkenstein, General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski and Vicar Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp. Not photographed: General Councilor Sister Laura Parker. Sister Eileen Dede, formerly Sister Anita Therese, was born in Terre Haute....
History Timeline 1966–Today
...half of the 20th century, the sisters have to close many of their schools or let others take charge of them. The sisters still find ways to follow their calls to teach. Sisters minister in tutoring, long-distance education, GED classes and more. They work with people of all ages, from small children to adults. The Sisters of Providence sponsored other schools and institutions. Learn more about our ministry in education 1974 President Richard Nixon forced to resign Sister of Providence...