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Treasures from Archives: Father Goossens
...noted the prolonged delay, thought he was having difficulty opening the Tabernacle door, until with hesitant step he left the sanctuary and did not return. In the sacristy he suffered an acute coronary attack. The nurses hastened to give every attention while awaiting the ambulance. …” Father Goossens died early in the morning of Sept. 22, 1959, at St. Anthony Hospital in Terre Haute, Ind. The celebrant for his funeral Mass was his brother, the Very Rev. Msgr. Victor L....
Meaningful work
...mission of love, mercy and justice. Sister Beth Wright ministers at Saint Ann Clinic in Terre Haute, Indiana, which provides health services to persons in need of affordable health care. In the process, many of us have been able to say “Looking back, I can see the hand of Providence in every ministry I’ve had” or “I’ve always been happy in my ministry.” At a time when researchers estimate that fewer than 50 percent of Americans are satisfied with the...
What do sisters do all day?
...and read English and become citizens, tutoring school children in West Terre Haute, a foster home for children in Southern Indiana, a day care center for adults in Indianapolis and many others. Our schedule depends on what work we are doing. Our day includes prayer, work, meals, Mass, and whatever we like to do to relax. If you Google Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary of the Woods, Ind., you can find out lots about us or visit www.SistersofProvidence.com Good...
Sister Catherine Mayer (formerly Sister Catherine Alma)
...my final vows Aug. 15, 1956. I have taught various grades from K-5th in Newburg, Ind. [St. John the Baptist], Terre Haute, Ind. [St. Joseph], Joliet, Ill. [St. Mary Carmelite], Chicago, Ill. [St. Leo, St. Mark, St. Andrew, Immaculate Conception], Chelsea, Mass. [St. Rose] I spent eleven years at a daycare center in the near inner city of Chicago [St. Columbkille]. From there I made my presence known to Galesburg where I have been ministering for the last nineteen years.”...
Honoring the Sisters who served our Country
...“Pat” Linehan served in the Navy Nurse Corps during the Vietnam War on the U.S. Naval hospital ship, Repose, before entering the Congregation. Currently, Sister Pat ministers as a freelance artist in the Terre Haute area and has been a Sister of Providence for 32 years. Take some time today to remember all of those who lost their lives during times of war while serving and protecting America, and to thank the Sisters of Providence who helped during times of...
A Reflection for the 2024 Foundation Day Mass
...from Terre Haute to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. I will spare you some of the detail for which our Saint Mother Theodore is so well noted, so just imagine six women in a stagecoach. Sister Paula Damiano (left) and Sister Barbara Battista during the 2024 Foundation Day Mass. They are already worn out from almost four months of travel. They have just been ferried across the Wabash River only to find themselves on a road that was so covered with water that...
Care of Earth in everyday life: Sisters Ellen Cunningham and Rosemary Nudd
Sister Ellen Cunningham Many Sisters of Providence are making efforts to walk more softly on Earth in their individual lives, whether they live in a house with one or two other sisters in a city or at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. What does it mean to strive to live more sustainably? Sisters Rosemary Nudd and Ellen Cunningham, both Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College faculty, live together in Terre Haute and share some ways they make conscious decisions when it comes to Earth. “We try...
Construction is underway toward a shrine for Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
...here: https://spsmw.org/?attachment_id=33574 Download a high-resolution graphic of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin here: https://spsmw.org/?attachment_id=33575 About the Sisters of Providence The Sisters of Providence, a congregation of 214 women religious, with 300 Providence Associates, collaborate with others to create a more just and hope-filled world through prayer, education, service and advocacy. The Sisters of Providence have their motherhouse at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, located just northwest of downtown Terre Haute, Ind., which is now listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Saint Mother...
Faces of our future: a new generation of Sisters of Providence
...fall. After serving several years is on the faculty at St. Patrick School in Terre Haute, Sister Joni joined Sisters Rita Wade and Barbara McClelland in their neighborhood ministry, Miracle Place, on the east side of Indianapolis. Miracle Place offers educational opportunities and cultural experiences for young and old, bringing neighbors together to celebrate a sense of community and the miracle of God’s presence. Sister Joni is a perfect fit! Sister Tracey Horan Sister Tracey Horan, who is fluent in...
White Violet Wednesday: The story behind our cucumbers
...it dies in a day or two. This means we won’t get to enjoy as long a harvest as we have in years’ past. Stop by the Farm Store at White Violet for cucumbers as well as a variety of other certified organic vegetables and herbs. The store is open Monday through Friday from 11-6 and Saturdays and Sundays from 10-3. You can also find us Saturdays from 8-12 at the Terre Haute Farmers Market at the Meadows Shopping Center....
Father Daniel Hopcus to celebrate 50-year Jubilee
...The Sisters of Providence have their motherhouse at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, located just northwest of downtown Terre Haute, Ind., which is now listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Saint Mother Theodore Guerin founded the Sisters of Providence at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods in 1840. Today, Sisters of Providence minister in 13 states, the District of Columbia and Asia, through works of love, mercy and justice. More information about the Sisters of Providence and their ministries can be found at SistersofProvidence.org. Sisters...
Hunger Bust Fun Run/Walk
...is $150 per business and $50 for individual sponsorships. Sponsorships need to be received by August 24. Make checks for pre-registration payable to Providence Food Pantry/Hunger Bust, and mail to Providence Food Pantry, 701 W. National Ave., West Terre Haute, IN, 47885. Registrations will also be accepted the morning of Hunger Bust. There will be a few T-shirts available that day on a first come first served basis. For more information, or to register in advance, call 812-535-2544 or email...