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Sister Cathy Buster called “heart and soul” of new migrant farm family community in Arcadia, Fla.
...Cathy created the relationships that would result in the Community of San Juan Bosco that was dedicated recently. The community currently consists of 53 single-family rental homes with three or four bedrooms and two baths. A community center at the entrance to CSJB includes a computer room, library, room for social events and management office. Just beyond the center is a tot lot and soccer fields. In addition, green spaces are in front of the homes to encourage children to...
My journey with Providence
...women, and a community. I didn’t realize it then, but they were laying the foundation for me to live my life with love, mercy and justice by furthering God’s Providence. Through the years that followed, I frequently thought back fondly of my years at St. Catherine of Siena School. Invitation Blog post author Cathy Dearing, center, with Sisters Cathy Campbell and Camille Neubauer Fast forward forty years and I’m making that right turn onto “the Avenue” for the first time. It...
A walk through the convent — technology photo album
...machine was donated to the SP sewing room. The sisters are impressed by all of the buttons and the stitch selection. One of many old sewing machines still in use at the convent. A state-of-the-art security system protects the convent. Amanda Maher uses the PA system in Providence Hall. CDs available for checkout in the resource center, stacked just as we found them. A giant dictionary in the resource center Sister Kay Kelly gets around well in her motorized wheelchair....
Sister Kathleen Dede (formerly Sister Marie Arthur)
...Misericordia Homes, Chicago (1977-78). In Missouri: Social Worker, Crippled Children Association, St. Louis (1971-73); Director of Social Services, Crippled Children Association (1973-77). In California: Campus Ministry, Newman Center, University of California at Davis (1983-84); Provincial Councilor/Campus Ministry Director, Newman Center, University of California at Davis (1984-89). In Mississippi: Resident Pastoral Minister, St. Francis of Assisi/St. Mary Mission, Boonville (1990-94). In Florida: Teacher, St. Petersburg Catholic High School, St. Petersburg (1995-2000); Director of Catechetical Ministry, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church,...
Janice Vanderhaar: In the name of Peace and Justice
...and Gerry’s dedication to nonviolence. In 1982 on Jan. 15, the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr., Janice and Gerard along with others founded the Mid-South Peace and Justice Center. The center was founded on the legacies of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mohandas Gandhi, meaning it is grounded in the spirit of nonviolence. The center is also faith-based, but not to any particular religious group. At Christian Brothers University where Gerard was a professor, he and Janice were instrumental...
Allowing for God’s presence: Sisters of Providence hospital chaplains
...able to exhibit an open presence to the other.” Sister Betty Hopf, SP, at right, says the patients she ministers with as chaplain at Hux Cancer Center in Terre Haute teach her about love and patience. (Image courtesy of wtwo TV) Hux Cancer Center in Terre Haute, Indiana, is Sister Betty Hopf’s ministry site. On being a chaplain, Sister Betty said, “I don’t preach; I just DO … trying to do what Jesus would do, that is BE a pastoral...
Sister Agnes Arvin (formerly Sister Agnes Virginia)
“O God, You are the center of my life. I will always praise You. I will always serve You. I will always keep You in my sight.” “Keep me safe O God, I take refuge in You. I say to You, You are my God. My Happiness lies in You along. My happiness lies in You alone.” “I will bless Our God who give me counsel, Who even at night directs my heart. I keep you, God, ever in my...
Smile for the camera!
...to five portraits needed and these sisters happened to live in the Chicagoland area. Sister Susanne Gallagher inside the SPRED Chapel and Center. Four sisters joined us for lunch at Maggiano’s Little Italy in Oak Brook, a central location for all. (Casey had the foresight of taking photos as the sisters arrived and before any marinara or Bolognese sauce might ruin the shots.) It was such a fun gathering. We enjoyed bringing the Woods to them. We had a delightful...
Chicago street renamed in honor of the late Sister Patty Fillenwarth
...community support. She opened Providence Family Services, a center providing bilingual family counseling in 1994, to serve the people of Humboldt Park. While a teacher at MBVM school, Sister Patty encountered children exhibiting negative behaviors – bullying, lack of respect for teachers and other students, poor grades and attendance. As principal, parents would come to her fearful and anxious that they couldn’t meet their children’s needs. Sister Patty knew that these families would be well-served with access to bilingual family...
Sister Kathleen on the pages of Rolling Stone magazine
...justice ministry at 8th Day Center for Justice in Chicago. Sister Kathleen, or “Kak,” as many call her, was also featured in a February 28, 2013, article in Rolling Stone magazine. While Rolling Stone is known for its pieces centered on entertainment, it has delved into the political forum. Writing pieces evolving around issues within the church is not common, however. The article, “The Sisters Crusade,” written by Mark Binelli, discussed how many sisters across the United States felt at...
ISU Human Rights Day set for March 19
The Indiana State University (ISU) Human Rights Day Committee has scheduled the 2025 Terre Haute Human Rights Day for 9 a.m.-2:50 p.m., on Wednesday, March 19. This year, Terre Haute Mayor Brandon Sakbun will serve as the keynote speaker and will conduct a “fireside chat” with area high school students and others in the ISU Sycamore Banquet Center in the Hulman Memorial Student Union. Sister Emily TeKolste During the “fireside chat,” Mayor Sakbun will share his insights on civic leadership,...
Sister Rosemary Ward (formerly Sister Sebastian)
...rewarding.” And later she adds, “I am grateful for the gift of courage to have taken these steps to move out of my comfort zone and to see how I could better serve those in need.” When she filled out a similar report in 2015, she only lists eight organizations, committees and actions to which she belongs. But one of them was director of an English as a Second Language (ESL) center at Greenleaf, the senior citizen complex where she...