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Newsnotes from HOPE winter 2024
...at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. “There’s no place like Saint Mary-of-the-Woods,” said General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski, SP. Sister Barbara Battista, Providence Associate Sandra Wickware recognized by NAACP The Greater Terre Haute Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) recently recognized Sister Barbara Battista, SP, with their 2023 Humanitarian Award. NAACP awardee Providence Associate Sandra Wickware, at left, with Sister Dawn Tomaszewski. Sister Barbara was recognized for “passionate social justice advocacy, death penalty opposition, and volunteerism supporting...
New Providence Associates share their journey, part 2
In today’s blog post, several of our newest Providence Associates share about their journey of the past year. Learn more about becoming a Providence Associate here. Sister Mary Beth Klingel with Providence Associate Bettie Anne Long of West Terre Haute, Indiana Betty Anne Long The Providence Associate experience over the past year has been a gift from our Provident God, the Sisters of Providence and the Providence Associates. Along with my companion, Sister Mary Beth Klingel, and many loving, caring,...
Sisters to participate in panel discussion of documentary
Sometimes, as you all know, Providence moves in mysterious ways. It did regarding a recent visit from former Terre Haute resident Tamara Perkins. Providence Associate Amy Inserra has lived next to the Perkins’ family here for quite a while. Recently, it was revealed that Tamara would be inducted into the Terre Haute South High School Hall of Distinction. The induction ceremony will take place on Saturday, April 8. While reading about this, Amy immediately thought about the 2015 documentary Tamara...
Connecting Link celebrating 20 years
The Connecting Link, a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, is pleased to announce its 20-year anniversary celebration this year, in service to the West Terre Haute community. The celebration and open house will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., on Saturday, July 8, at the ministry, located at 830 W. National Ave., West Terre Haute. Since opening in 1997, The Connecting Link has assisted more than 3,500 individuals in need of food, money,...
Sister Laurette Bellamy
...Faculty Assembly, instituted the Music Camps, served on the Terre Haute Symphony Board, the Terre Haute Composers’ Society and the grants committee of the Indiana Arts Commission. On the occasion of her Golden Jubilee in 1998, her response to “sharing her most memorable SP moments” was this: “The daily, consistent SP moments continue to be the best ever for me and form the very fabric of my happy and blessed life.” Sister Lisa Stallings, a musician colleague, shared this about...
Sister Rita Clare Gerardot
...Teacher, St. John the Baptist, Fort Wayne (1965-67); Superior/Principal, St. Luke, Indianapolis (1967-69); Principal, St. Luke, Indianapolis (1973-77); Teacher, St. John the Baptist, Fort Wayne (1977-79); Pastoral Minister, St. Martin de Porres Parish, Syracuse (1981); Parish Minister with Elderly and Poor, Cathedral Parish, Indianapolis (1981-89); Health Care, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1992-93); Local Community Representative (LCR) Health Care, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1993-96); Director of Wellness Center, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1996-2008); Volunteer, Terre Haute, West Terre Haute, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2008-2015); Volunteer, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2015-2021); Prayer,...
Providence Associates photo highlights 2012
...Meeting June 17-18, 2012. Providence Associate Judy Jaberg (center) of Bunker Hill, Ind., responds to a comment during the 2012 Annual Meeting June 17-18, 2012. Providence Associate Gene Majewski of Wood Dale, Ill., makes a point during the 2012 Annual Meeting June 17-18, 2012. Providence Associates Diane Weidenbenner (left) of Terre Haute, Ind., and Melissa Pasko also of Terre Haute react to a comment made by Sheila Donis (far right) of Jasonville, Ind., during the 2012 Annual Meeting June 17-18,...
Sister Mary Imelda Coulup
...years. She was a loved and respected teacher; one student remembers her as his “favorite teacher of all time.” Sister Mary Imelda Coulup Teacher for 53 years in schools in Indiana, Illinois and Maryland In Indiana: St. Ann, Indianapolis (1945-46); Holy Cross, Indianapolis (1946-47); St. John the Baptist, Newburgh (1948-50, 1953-59); St. Ann, Terre Haute (1951-52); St. Margaret Mary, Terre Haute (1962-67); St. Leonard, West Terre Haute (1967-68); St. Catherine, Indianapolis (1968-76); St. Ann, New Castle (1976-82); Our Lady of...
Sister Mary Lee Mettler (formerly Sister Irma)
...Greenwood, Greenwood (1959); Teacher, Cathedral, Fort Wayne (1962-66); Teacher, St. Jude, Fort Wayne (1966-68); Teacher, Terre Haute Schulte High School, Terre Haute (1968-69); Teacher, St. Agnes Academy, Indianapolis (1969-70); Teacher, Ladywood-St. Agnes, Indianapolis (1970-73); Clerical Assistant, St. Gabriel Province Office, Indianapolis (1973-75); Director of Religious Education, St. John the Baptist Parish, Newburgh (1976-78); Assistant Printer, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods/Director of Religious Education, St. Mary’s, Sullivan (1979-80); Printer, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Director of Religious Education, St. Mary’s, Sullivan (1980-83); Coordinator of Parish Ministries, St....
Behind the peaceful vigil
A view of the Terre Haute vigil for Charlottesville. On August 12, like friends all over the country, I was glued to news and social media to try to understand what had just happened in Charlottesville, Va., and what to do about it. My partner and I asked ourselves, “Should we organize something? What would we achieve by holding a rally or vigil in Terre Haute?” The online tool box and book Beautiful Trouble shares the theory that when you...
Sister Patricia McIntyre (formerly Sister Elaine)
...quiet compassion for children motivated her to apply for acceptance in a summer program sponsored by Indiana State University in Terre Haute. The institute’s title was “Reading for Disadvantaged Elementary Children.” Only 50 teachers would be admitted to the program. Patty was one of those 50. Criteria for the selection of participants included: expressed interest in and commitment to teaching disadvantaged children; above average abilities associated with professional competence; leadership abilities to serve as a resource person in the special...
Providence Food Pantry continuing operations
As citizens in Indiana have been under stay-at-home orders through the coronavirus pandemic, but are now easing out of the restrictions, many in the West Terre Haute area are still in need of food security. And Providence Food Pantry, a ministry of the Sisters of Providence and nine local church organizations, has been able to continue to address that need. Sister Joseph Fillenwarth in the Providence Food Pantry van. Sister Joseph Fillenwarth, director of the food pantry, said that she...