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Newsnotes
...the Apostle Church in Greencastle, Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Brazil, and St. Patrick Church in Terre Haute. During the trip, the group read about Saint Mother Theodore and prayed for her intercession. Upon arrival at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods on June 11, the weary travelers were warmly welcomed in Providence Hall by a large group of sisters. The pilgrims finished their journey visiting the sacred spaces, including the Shrine. Mother Marie Gratia Luking remains transferred Sisters of...
Life on the farm at White Violet Center: Meet our summer crop of interns
...University, majoring in Ecology. During the last two summers, she has worked on a farm and has developed a strong interest in learning and practicing sustainable farming. “Your internship program looks like one of a kind… I want to immerse myself in an opportunity to not only learn about farming, but also faith.” Tavia Hedrick, Terre Haute, Ind. Tavia Hedrick Tavia has completed her sophomore year at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and is majoring in Environmental Science with a concentration in...
Imogen Anderson: The exceptional exception to the rule
Imogen Anderson is an exceptional volunteer who is actually a real life exception to the rule. Although the 16-year-old junior at Terre Haute North High School doesn’t yet meet the minimum age requirement to volunteer for the Sisters of Providence, she is able to help the Congregation because she has met the “exception to the rule” criteria outlined in the sisters’ age policy. When asked what she gets from volunteering her answer is short: “A warm heart, I learn new...
The Irish Connection
...of them and devotion to their welfare.” Sister Francis Catherine was survived by four sisters, including Sister Gemma Malone. Their brother, Reverend Michael Malone, CSV, had died several years before. Sister Gemma was born Mary Bridget Malone on May 19, 1902. She entered the Congregation on Oct. 5, 1917. Sister Gemma ministered as a teacher in Fort Wayne, Terre Haute, Hammond, Indianapolis and Jasper (at St. Joseph for 11 years) – all in Indiana – as well as in Chicago....
Farm Store opening this spring
...from downtown Terre Haute. It will be on the east side of the building with parking right at the door. “The entrance is soon to have a new door with an awning and a chalkboard telling customers what is available inside,” Lorrie said. Lorrie said after the success of the “flash sales,” White Violet Center associates began researching farm-based stores in order to prepare a proposal for the Sisters of Providence General Council. “They approved our proposal in August 2016,”...
Sister Helen Therese Conway
...close to their Auntie Eileen and enjoyed visits with her in her various ministry locations and here at the Woods. Her niece Mary Lou recalls, “My mother and she were very close and spoke by phone once a week until my mother’s death in 2017. Most summers of my childhood we traveled to Terre Haute to visit her. We would stay in the old guest house. Her friends would ask to drive my dad’s car around campus. We also visited...
Sister Ellen Cunningham (formerly Sister Michael Aquinas)
...World View.” Most tender to me was a 1998 letter commending two Terre Haute North High School students “brave enough to take a stand against gender stereotypes and gay bashing.” Ellen goes on to say, “I grieve for young lesbian and gay people in the Terre Haute community, who have enough to suffer from peers … and from their own isolation within our culture.” A brave, compassionate, public statement from a Catholic woman religious at that time – and still...
Who is Anna Murray?
On February 14, Sister Paula Damiano, SP, and I had the privilege of attending the unveiling of the Frederick Douglass monument at the Hilton Garden Inn in Terre Haute. I had just taken out the library book, “Facing Frederick,” by Tony Bolden. Sister Donna Butler (left) and Sister Paula Damiano next to the monument for Frederick Douglass in Terre Haute. This extraordinary man, born a slave, did such passionate work for desegregation and accomplished so much for human rights. His...
Newsnotes
...30, 2019, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. We are so blessed to have Sister Emily with us on this journey of living out love, mercy and justice in service of God’s people. Sisters recognize benefactors at dinner Ray Peña of Terre Haute, Indiana, center, received the Sarah and Joseph Thralls award in honor of the countless hours of handy-man service he has contributed to the sisters. Pictured with Sisters Lisa Stallings, left, and Dawn Tomaszewski, right. Approximately 275 benefactors joined the Congregation...
Providence Associates photo highlights 2011
Spring retreat: Providence Associate Teresa Clark of Terre Haute, Ind., shows some of her artwork during the Deepening the Providence Story retreat on Saturday, April 2, 2011. Standing in front of the artwork are Margo Edwards-O’Toole (left) of Louisville, Ky., and Marilyn Webb of Brownsburg, Ind. The Deepening the Providence Story retreat ended on Sunday morning, April 3, 2011, with a blessing on all those present. Above (left to right), Sue Thomas of Chicago, Joan Frisz of Louisville, Ky., and...
What did you do today?
Dear friends: “What did you do today?” The next time you are asked this question, share that you helped provide a place of spiritual direction, healing and hope for more than 15,000 visitors, program participants, and pilgrims. Candace Minster, White Violet Center garden manager, talks with a customer at the Terre Haute Downtown Farmers’ Market. Tell them you helped develop sustainable means of farming by helping to expand and enhance the White Violet Center for Eco-Justice. You helped care for...
Improvements Abound: Structures Undergoing Facelifts
Construction on Saint Mary-of-the-Woods grounds. Church of the Immaculate Conception The year was 1846. Two wings were added to Saint Mary’s Academy and a new school was being built in Terre Haute. About the financial status, Mother Theodore wrote in her journal, “The improvements at St. Mary’s and the house in Terre Haute have almost ruined us.” 179 years later the Sisters of Providence are still making improvements at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods! Columbarium Update We are thrilled to announce that plans...