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...directed in Religious Studies at Saint Ann Parish. She was also the Congregation’s General Superior from 1986 to 1996. Here is her complete ministry: Sister Nancy Nolan (formerly Sister Jean Paula) Complete Ministry In Indiana: Teacher, St. Philip Neri, Indianapolis (1959-65); Associate Administrator/Director of Religious Education, St. Ann Parish, Terre Haute (1985-86); General Superior, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1986-96); Convent Service, Terre Haute (2011); Vocation Official Coordinator/Volunteer, Mother Theodore Guerin Shrine/Federal Prison Ministry, Terre Haute (2012-17); Prayer, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods...

...communications and development director of the Mission Advancement office. Sister Dawn has also ministered as communications and media coordinator for the Office of Catholic Education at the Archdiocese of Chicago, and in various other communications roles. Currently, Sister Dawn is a member of the Congregation’s Leadership Team, having been elected in 2011 and re-elected in 2016 to serve as General Superior. She began her second term as General Superior in 2021. She is a huge fan of the Chicago Cubs....

...master’s of studies degree in biology and chemistry from the University of North Dakota. Sister Rosemary also ministered as a teacher, chemist, office supervisor, computer programmer and parish business manager. Sister Rosemary Ward (formerly Sister Sebastian) Complete Ministry In Indiana: Registrar, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1961-66); Teacher, St. Rose High School, Vincennes (1968-70). In Illinois: Teacher, Providence High School, New Lenox (1966-68); Teacher, Providence-St. Mel, Chicago (1970-71); Teacher, Mother Theodore Guerin High School, River Grove (1971-75); Teacher, Providence High...

Mother Superior Gertrude Clare Owens While searching for some information in the files of Mother Superior Gertrude Clare Owens, Archives volunteer Sister Marie Grace Molloy found this very interesting statement concerning a vision of Mother Theodore that Mrs. Michael Owens had in 1910. It was signed by a notary public on Dec. 10, 1957. Mother Superior Sister Gertrude Clare was born March 26, 1887. She entered the Congregation Sept. 7, 1904, and served as general superior from 1954 to 1960....

Sister Rosemary, formerly Sister Rose Cecile, was born in 1932 at Garfield Park Hospital in Chicago. She entered the Congregation on July 22, 1950. She professed first and final vows on January 23, 1953 and 1958, respectively. Of her ministries, Sister Rosemary served mainly in education. From 1953 to 1993, she taught at elementary schools and high schools or ministered as an assistant principal or principal. She also ministered in the Diocese of Joliet Schools Office as the Assistant Superintendent...

...so that she could ring the Reunion bell. On the rare occasion when she forgot, the superior of the house brought Joyce into her office and tell her to go to the chapel immediately and pray the Reunion 26 times. Why 26? Because there were 26 sisters in the house and Joyce had caused all 26 to miss the prayer of Reunion. Every time Joyce left the superior’s office, Margaret would appear out of nowhere and say to Joyce, “You...

...to go to Ruillé presented itself, Sister Martine, general superior of the Sisters of Providence of Ruillé, welcomed me very graciously – even though I had asked to stay for four months. Now that’s hospitality! The gardens at the motherhouse of the Sisters of Providence congregation in France, where former general superior of the Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Sisters of Providence is spending sabbatical time right now. I had never tried to explain to myself or anyone else why I felt such...

...Wilkinson looks on. General Officer Sister Mary Beth Klingel hugs Sister Cathy Campbell. General Superior Sister Denise Wilkinson is in the background. General Officer Sister Jenny Howard (left) watches as General Superior Sister Denise Wilkinson (right) reads a Jubilarian proclamation for Sister Mary Jo Piccione. General Officer Sister Jenny Howard (left), along with Sister Mary Jo Piccione and General Superior Sister Denise Wilkinson. General Officer Sister Dawn Tomaszewski (left) listens as General Superior Sister Denise Wilkinson reads a Jubilarian proclamation...

...writings of Mother Theodore. (The Positio, which means statement, is a documented account of a holy person such as Mother Theodore. There are two statements related to Mother Theodore’s Cause — Positio Super Virtutibus (Statement on Heroic Virtues) and Positio Super Miraculo (Statement on the Miracle). May 12, 1988 Vatican historical consultants vote unanimously to approve the Positio. The approval affirms that the information in the Positio is sufficient to judge the sanctity of Mother Theodore. Feb. 15, 1992 Vatican theologians approve...

...in English and earned a master’s degree in Asian Studies from Seton Hall University. Sister Celeste Tsai Complete Ministry In Taiwan: Instructor, Fu Jen University, Hsin Chuang (1973-74); Instructor/Library Director, Providence College, Taichung (1974-77); Library Director/Instructor/Regional Treasurer/Campus Ministry, Providence College, Taichung (1977-79); Instructor/Library Director/Regional Treasurer/Campus Ministry, Providence College, Taichung (1980-85); Instructor/Director Luking Library/Regional Treasurer, Providence College, Taichung (1985-89); Regional Superior/Instructor/Library Director, Providence University, Taichung (1989-91); Director of Formation/Regional Superior, Novitiate, Yuching, Tainan, Taiwan (1991-92); Director of Formation/Instructor/Luking Library Director, Providence...

“The weather could not have been better. The staff and clients of Miracle Home couldn’t have been more welcoming and joyous. The mission of Miracle Home couldn’t be more alive and well.” This is how Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski, SP, summed up the Feb. 4 dedication ceremony of the new Miracle Home building in Taishan, Taiwan, attended by many friends and neighbors, in addition to those who are regularly served by Miracle...

...Francis has urged: “Never again can the Christian community allow itself to be infected by the idea that one culture is superior to others, or that it is legitimate to employ ways of coercing others.” Lest we believe that the Mexicans and Spaniards first settled most of North America, the Library of Congress’s Digital Collection shows that the first indigenous people here “were adventurous Asians who made their way across the Bering Straits to Alaska thousands of years ago when...