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Sister Ruth Sampson (formerly Sister Constance Mary)
...always full of curiosity, interest and freshness.” Sister Donna Marie Fu notes that Sister Ruth was extremely creative and could make beautiful and useful things out of practically nothing. She put so much energy into her teaching — everything was for the students. Sister Suzanne Smith remembers a time when a group of sisters were driving back to the convent from Cape Cod and Sister Ruth insisted that they stop the car so she could collect butterflies for her classroom....
Foundation Day and our French connection
...of Indiana 183 years ago that led to the arrival of our foremothers in the midst of a forest. So, this seemed like just the right moment to ask Sisters Jeanne Hagelskamp and Carole Kimes to share their reflections about the visit they made to that foundation in France this past June. Jeanne and Carole participated in the 200th anniversary celebration of the death of Mother Marie Madeleine du Roscoat, the first general superior of the Sisters of Providence...
Sister Mildred Anne Dudine
...the children’s recitals because Mildred Anne had prepared her students so well and always had clever ways of producing a real show that held one’s interest,” Sister Ann Casper said. At age 80 Mildred Anne was still teaching 20 students at Precious Blood in Jasper. In her retirement years Sister Mildred Anne could be heard playing the piano around 4 p.m. each day in Providence Hall. Even when residing in health care, she was quick and generous in sharing her...
Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp says there’s more to do after receiving Lifetime Achievement Award
...can make it happen,’” Sister Jeanne said. The project that was initiated in 2005 became reality in 2007. Now, for three consecutive years, 100 percent of the student body has been accepted into colleges, and 91 percent have stayed in college, far exceeding the national average of 58 percent. She thanked the Congregation’s leadership, corporate support sponsors, faculty and staff, governing board, students and others for “believing that Providence would provide the men and women who could make it happen.”...
Justice advocates and Providence Associates
Providence Associates Ben Kite, left, and Jeanne Rewa have found justice seekers, spiritual support and friendship among the Sisters of Providence. Jeanne Rewa and Ben Kite are both Providence Associates and members of the Sisters of Providence (SP) Justice Coordinating Commission (JCC). Jeanne works for a nonprofit, World Savvy. She’s an online learning and engagement specialist supporting K-12 teachers to help their students develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to be change-makers on global issues. Ben is currently an independent...
Ministering on the frontlines
Sister of Providence Arrianne Whittaker: A ministry of healing Born in 1986 in Indianapolis, Sister of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, Arrianne Whittaker’s life journey took her and her family to many different areas in the United States and, by the time she was 5, the family settled in Germantown, Wisconsin, where she graduated from high school in 2005. “I tell people I am a Hoosier by birth, but a ‘Cheesehead’ by choice,” Sister Arrianne said. Sister Arrianne Whittaker After...
Sister Thomas Jeanne Doriot
...death in 2013, Thomas Jeanne spoke and prayed with him every night. Sister Thomas Jeanne entered the Congregation of the Sisters of Providence on Feb. 2, 1960. She made her first profession in 1962 and perpetual profession in 1967, both on August 15. She earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and later a master’s degree with a concentration in creative writing from Indiana University. She wrote her thesis on Thomas Merton and remained his ardent disciple...
Being ‘Stickered’
...them to her stack there. It’s more than three inches tall now!” An office desk blotter is where Roberta King has several stickers. “Sure makes for a very colorful blotter!” Sister Jan Craven “sticks them on Kleenex boxes at home.” Sister Janice Smith doesn’t really know why she saves them, but does enjoy the stickers decorating her blue filing boxes “At the end of the day, I place the sticker in my daily calendar,” states Sister Margaret Quinlan. “I started on...
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods: a place of welcome
...of heart.” ~ Jeanne Stanbaugh Terre Haute “The beauty, the simplicity and the warmth of the many faces that call the Woods home will bring you back! It’s a special place where I step on the grounds and feel an overall sense of peace and tranquility. There’s a strong connection.” ~ Susan Dinkel Terre Haute Saint Ann Shell Chapel at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Saint Mary’s feels welcoming to me because it feels like home. I spent some of my most formative...
Reflections for Profession of Perpetual Vows
...Tracey, if your family is to be believed, you have been speaking your mind almost since you were born. And you have channeled that energy, absorbed Jesus’ compassion as it were, to stand with los perdidos y los menos, (the lost and the least) at the border, in downtown Indianapolis, wherever the voice of justice has been needed. And Arrianne, your desire to be a doctor is practically in your DNA, given your parents’ own vocations. Your desire to listen...
Sisters of Providence profess perpetual vows
...started to see that joining together with these faithful women could be a way to do that.” Both Sister Tracey and Sister Arrianne professed perpetual vows with the Congregation on Saturday, August 20, during a celebrative Mass in the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Arrianne Whittaker (left) and Sister Tracey Horan at the celebrative Mass for Perpetual Vows. Sister Tracey, a native of Indianapolis, entered the Congregation on Sept. 8, 2014, from St. Anthony’s Parish. Sister...
Rita Ann Wade
...Annette) Complete Ministry In Illinois: Teacher, St. Angela, Chicago (1950-55); Teacher, Sacred Heart, Lockport (1957-62). In Indiana: Teacher, Nativity, Indianapolis (1955-57); Teacher, Holy Cross, Indianapolis (1964-66); Teacher, Cathedral, Fort Wayne (1966-67); Teacher/Principal, Cathedral, Fort Wayne (1967-69); Teacher, Holy Cross, Indianapolis (1969-71); Teacher, St. Luke, Indianapolis (1971-73); Teacher, St. Luke, Indianapolis (1973-76); Chaplain/Pastoral Care Department, St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis (1977-99); Co-Director, Miracle Place, Indianapolis (1999-2022). In Washington, D.C.: Teacher, St. Ann (1962-64). In Kentucky: CPE, University of Louisville Hospital, Louisville (1976-77)....