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The Other Five: A brief look at the lives of the sisters who came from France in 1840 with Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
...reserved in conversation. She once served as a local superior for the Congregation in France. She was appointed to assist Saint Mother Theodore and to step in as her replacement, if necessary. She wavered with her commitment to the mission in United States and once told Saint Mother Theodore that she would return to France if Saint Mother Theodore became incapacitated or would die. Her deep religious spirit helped her cope with her challenges. She struggled with the English language,...
General Superior summons foundress to support new SMWC president
...in your interactions with others the living out of advice Mother Theodore gave to a sister just named superior of a local convent: ‘The talent of a good Superior is … to require of each one only what she can give.’ May you continue to experience the gifts of wisdom this requires! The office of president brings blessings and trials. Through it all may you continue to rely on the presence of God in your life, may you continue to...
Sister Dawn Tomaszewski installed as general superior of the Sisters of Providence
Sister Dawn Tomaszewski was installed as general superior for the Sisters of Providence on Saturday, Sept. 10, during a Eucharistic Liturgy in the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Also installed as part of the Congregation’s leadership team were Sisters Lisa Stallings, vicar, Jeanette Hagelskamp, Mary Beth Klingel and Jeneen Howard. All were elected in July during the Congregation’s General Chapter, which takes place every five years. The leadership team effectively serves as the Congregation’s board of directors....
The life of Eleanor Bailly (Mother Mary Cecilia Bailly)
...not re-elected. Sister Anastasie Brown was instead. Mother Mary Cecilia might have thought she would be Superior General until her death like Mother Theodore, but some of the younger sisters voted for Sister Anastasie instead. Mother Mary Cecilia was still dearly loved by many of the older sisters. Since she served as Superior General, she had a choice of where she would go next. She chose to go to St. Ignatius Academy in Lafayette, Ind. There, she spent one year....
Sister Mary Adrian Jaroch
...VNA North, Evanston (1991-92); Nursing Supervisor, Colonial Manor, La Grange (1992-93); Nursing Supervisor, Plymouth Place, La Grange (1993); Nursing Supervisor, Chateau Village, Willowbrook (1993-94); Nurse Consultant, Chicago (1996-97); Wellness Center Nurse, Brighton Gardens, Prospect Heights (1997-98); Staff Nurse, New Perspective, Wheeling (1998-2000); Staff Nurse, Alexian Brothers Behavioral Health Hospital, Hoffman Estates (2000-02); Ministry of Care/Convent Service, River Grove (2002-2015); Convent Service, Mother Theodore Guerin Convent, River Grove (2015-17); Prayer, Winfield (2017). In Washington, D.C.: School Nurse, Immaculata (1975-76). In Connecticut:...
‘Against All Odds’ – Sister Clare Mitchell, SP
...different mission experience–including two as superior–with Sister Marie Gratia’s 14 years with in five missions. Since the sisters were operating in uncharted waters at a distance from superiors who could hardly appreciate their situation, Sister Clare felt an urgency to speak up regarding significant decisions. Even after Sister Joseph Henry Boyle arrived to take up the role of superior in 1923, the group was unable to achieve a strong spirit of unity. Of course, China itself was far from united....
Former Sisters of Providence General Superior passes away
On Sunday, December 20, the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, announced the death of former General Superior, Sister Nancy Nolan. Sister Nancy Nolan Sister Nancy, formerly Sister Jean Paula, was 84 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 66 years. She was the Congregation’s 15th General Superior from 1986-96. Born on May 13, 1936, in Galesburg, Illinois, Sister Nancy entered the Congregation on Feb. 2, 1955, from Corpus Christi Parish in Galesburg. She professed first...
Sister Evelyn Ovalles 25th Jubilee Celebration
...Sister Marie McCarthy, General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski and Sister Donna Butler. Sister Evelyn Ovalles (center) poses for a photo with family members. General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski (right) delivers her reflection about Sister Evelyn Ovalles. Family and friends of Sister Evelyn Ovalles gather in the Church of the Immaculate Conception for her Jubilee celebration. General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski (left) with Sister Evelyn Ovalles and General Councilor Sister Laura Parker. Sister Evelyn Ovalles (right) thanks the congregation while General...
Sisters honor five with Saint Mother Theodore Companion awards at donor dinner
...Hope.” The Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Companion awards honor individuals, families, foundations or organizations who exhibit the outstanding qualities of the five foundresses who accompanied Mother Theodore from France to the United States in 1840. Judy Houghton (center) receiving her award from General Councilor Sister Laura Parker (left) and General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski. Recipients embody the dedication, perseverance and support shown by these sisters, including steadfast passion for the mission, youthful determination, willingness to undertake any task, faith-driven courage...
Foundation Day – Oct. 22, 2010
...Mother Theodore and the superiors in France believed that Sister Mary Ligouri had all the gifts to succeed Mother Theodore as superior of the new congregation; but Sister Mary Ligouri died of pneumonia in 1847 at age 29 – the first of the foundresses to die. Before leaving France, the French superiors had named Sister St. Vincent Ferrer Gagé the first assistant to Mother Theodore. Dr. King, Sister St. Vincent watches over you, I’m sure, as she served as the...
A Priceless Gift
...all the general superiors who succeeded Mother Theodore. This latter reference requires a bit more explanation. Each year when the sisters returned to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods for the summer, the general superior would give weekly instructions which all the sisters would attend. Many comments were of a practical, “housekeeping” nature, but always topics of a spiritual nature were included. The sending of periodic letter circulars is a practice that continues to this day. Written by the general superior, the letters in...
Sisters of Providence bestow annual awards
...Amelia Award,” said Sister Denise Wilkinson, general superior. Earl Rodgers, left, and Keith Ruble accept the Sarah and Joseph Thralls Award from Sister Denise Wilkinson, general superior of the Sisters of Providence. The Sarah and Joseph Thralls Award honors an individual, family or group that has made significant contributions of time, talent and treasure to the Congregation. It is named in honor of the pioneer family that offered hospitality by way of a primitive cabin in a dense forest to...