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First chapel visited by Saint Mother Theodore Guerin on her arrival at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods to be re-created
...were most likely used as homesteads first, then moved together to make a barn. Faye and I are so pleased to find a home for the cabin at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. It has been dismantled for 10 years just waiting for the right place to set it back up. We can’t wait to see the cabin after it is finished,” David Masterson said. The cabin will be furnished with a cot-like bed on which the priest at the time would have...
Patricia Marie Woods
...1932. She professed first vows on Aug. 15, 1934, and final vows on Jan. 23, 1940. Her teaching ministry began in 1934 at St. Ann, Washington, D.C. She ministered at other schools in Illinois, Massachusetts and Maryland. In 1987, Sister Patricia Marie served as a pastoral associate at St. Joseph Parish, Quincy, Massachusetts. She returned to the Woods in 1997. She enjoyed visiting the Blessed Sacrament Chapel as often as she could because she had great devotion to the Eucharist....
Mary Rita Griffin
...from Virginia State University. Sister Mary Rita has ministered in Indiana, Washington, D.C., Maryland, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Illinois and Taiwan. Here is Sister Mary Rita’s complete ministry: In Indiana: Teacher, Our Lady of Greenwood, Greenwood (1957-58); Teacher, St. Francis Xavier, Vincennes (1960-64); Administrative Assistant, Woods Day Care/Pre-School, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2005-14); Coordinator, Shrine of Our Lady of Providence and Blessed Sacrament Chapel, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2014-20). In Washington, D.C.: Teacher, St. Ann (1958-60); Principal, Dunblane (1972-76); Principal, Teacher, Dunblane (1976-78); Teacher, St....
Marie Paul Haas
...also has a master’s degree in music education from Indiana State University. Sister Marie Paul also ministered as a teacher in Indiana, California, North Carolina and Illinois. She ministered at St. Francis Borgia School in Chicago for more than 50 years. Of her ministry as a teacher, Sister Marie Paul said, “Students are a channel of God’s grace for me. I’m at home with them as much as in the chapel or at prayers. They just affect me that way...
Marie Grace Molloy
Sister Marie Grace was born and raised in Indianapolis. She was the second oldest child in her family, including two sisters and three brothers. Currently, she ministers in the Archives Department as a volunteer. She attended Saint Patrick Grade School and graduated from Saint John Academy. After working for a short time in Indianapolis, Sister Marie Grace entered the Congregation in 1951. Her teaching ministry began teaching second graders, but later followed by teaching all elementary grades in schools in...
Dorothy Rasche
...Mary-of-the-Woods Infirmary. “It was the best class ever – all 52 (students) – thanks to Sister Joseph Anthony, who prepared them for a first-time teacher,” Sister Dorothy said. She also ministered as a first grade teacher at Saint John in Vincennes, Indiana, Saint Andrew, Saint Malachy and Saint Joseph in Indianapolis, and Sacred Heart in Terre Haute, Indiana. “Sister Marie Paula, Principal at Sacred Heart, asked me to design a Religious Education Program for the public school families, which I...
Sister Sharon Richards
...Language to men who are in the county jail. Sometimes the judge will mandate that a detainee stay in here until he gets his GED. But, most often, the men request education. They have nothing else to do. Some of them will say, “I’d like to use my time here in a positive way.” We hope some of them go on to bigger and better things. It’s a good ministry. I feel fortunate to be there. A lot of people...
Sister Grace Stewart
...she had become a loving, compassionate presence to others,” continued Sister Jeanne. Born Feb. 20, 1914, in Indianapolis, Mary Elizabeth Stewart was the daughter of Grant and Irene (Brooks) Stewart. Her brother, John, died before she was born. “Shortly after her birth, Mary Elizabeth’s father withdrew from the family home, leaving her mother alone to provide for her daughter,” read Sister Jeanne. “When Mary Elizabeth was five years old, Mrs. Stewart, realizing that she needed to work outside the home...
Sister Anne Doherty dies; was 14th general superior of Sisters of Providence
...public. Also during her term of office, papal approval of the Congregation’s new Constitutions was received. “Sister Anne always displayed a zest for and an enjoyment of life! As a clinical psychologist, she dealt with a spectrum of human suffering,” said Sister Denise Wilkinson, the Congregation’s current general superior. “However, her learning from her experience of working in the context of a mental health facility was this: ‘Providence is evident in the marvels of human resiliency.’ Sister Anne’s trust in...
Two sisters profess first, perpetual vows
...“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. [portfolio_slideshow id=39253] While she currently lives in Indianapolis, Sister Arrianne hails from Germantown, Wis. She just recently concluded her novitiate, a two-year...
Visiting Taiwan
General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski, and General Council members Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp, Sister Lisa Stallings and Sister Jenny Howard all traveled to Taiwan during the week of Thanksgiving to visit ministries there, including Providence University, which is celebrating 60th anniversary this year, and Miracle Home. The following photo gallery depicts the journey. Sister Dawn, Sister Jeanne and Sister Jenny at Miracle Home. Sister Delan Ma, Sister Sophia Chen and Sister Dawn Tomaszewski sightseeing at a Buddhist Temple. Sister Dawn receiving...
2022 Senior Jubilee Celebration
...Whitsett, (center) who celebrated 60 years with the Congregation, along with General Councilor Sister Laura Parker (left) and General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski. 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. Sister Marie Esther...