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...College. Master’s degree in reading from Cardinal Stritch College. Master’s degree in theological studies from St. Meinrad. Current ministry: Ministry of Care volunteer, volunteer with Providence Self Sufficiency Ministries, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Teaching ministries: St. Anthony School, Indianapolis (1949-1950); St. Andrew School, Chicago (1950-1953); St. Sylvester School, Chicago (1954-1960); St. John the Baptist School, Fort Wayne, Ind., (1961-1964, principal from 1964-1969); Holy Cross School, Indianapolis (principal, 1972-1979); Other ministries: Supervisor of schools, Archdiocese of Indianapolis (1969-1972); religion educator, parish minister, St....

...(1965-66); Teacher, Holy Family, New Albany (1966-70); Teacher, St. Malachy, Brownsburg (1969-70); Teacher, Nativity, Indianapolis (1973-77); Teacher, Holy Cross, Indianapolis (1980-84); Assistant Director, Shalom Community, Indianapolis (1985-89); Library-Media Assistant, Indianapolis Public School No. 93 (1990-91); Teacher, Sacred Heart School, Terre Haute (1991-96); Local Coordinator, Health Care Services, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1996-2001); Secretary/Receptionist, Woods Day Care/Pre-School, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2001-2009); Volunteer, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2009-2018); Prayer, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2018-2020). In North Carolina: Teacher, Blessed Sacrament, Burlington (1959-60). In Massachusetts: Teacher, St. Patrick, Stoneham (1960-62)....

...Complete Ministry In Indiana: Teacher, Sacred Heart, Terre Haute (1966-67); Teacher, Terre Haute Schulte High School, Terre Haute (1967-69); Teacher, Our Lady of Providence High School, Clarksville (1969-78); Residential Service/Providence Spirituality & Conference Center volunteer, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2014-17); Residential and Congregation Service, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2017); Prayer, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2017-20). In North Dakota: Pastoral Minister, Catholic Indian Mission, Fort Yates (1978-86). In Kentucky: Pastoral Associate, Christ the Health Parish, Edmonton (1987); Pastoral Associate, Precious Blood Parish, Owensboro (1988-92); Chaplain, Lourdes Hospital,...

...Margaret) Complete Ministry In Indiana: Teacher, St. Leonard, West Terre Haute (1959-60); Teacher, St. John High School, Loogootee (1961-63); Mentoring Coordinator, Development Education Program for Religious (1986-90); Business Manager, Providence Center, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1993-97); Business/Facilities Manager, Providence Center, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1997-99); Staff, Central Business Office, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1999); Prayer, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1999-2021). In Washington, D.C.: Registrar/Director of Admission/Financial Aid/Foreign Student Affairs, Immaculata Junior College (1963-78); Administrative Assistant, Immaculata Preparatory (1978-86). In Florida: Guidance Counselor, Rosarian Academy, West Palm Beach (1986-90)....

...Anthony, Indianapolis (164-70); Teacher, All Saints, Indianapolis (1970-71); Teacher/Librarian, St. Charles, Peru (1973-75); Bookkeeper/Adult Education Teacher, United Southside Community Organization, Indianapolis (1975-83); Pastoral Associate, St. Patrick/Holy Rosary Parish, Indianapolis (1983-93); Director of Activity Department, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1994-96); Coordinator of Activities, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2006-14); Volunteer, Helping Hands/Providence Food Pantry, West Terre Haute (2014-17); Residential Services, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2014-18); Prayer, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2018-2021). In Maryland: Teacher, St. Clement, Lansdowne (1971-73)....

...Teacher, St. John, Vincennes (1965-67); Teacher, St. Ann, Indianapolis (1967-68); Principal/Teacher, St. Francis Xavier, Vincennes (1968-69); Teacher, St. Mary, Lafayette (1969-72); Teacher, St. Ann, Indianapolis (1972-76); Teacher, St. Joan of Arc, Indianapolis (1976-81); Teacher, St. Simon, Indianapolis (1981-97); GED Coordinator, Hispanic Education Center, Indianapolis (1998-2003); Volunteer-Financial Assistant, La Plaza, Inc., Indianapolis (2003-06); Volunteer Receptionist, Woods Day Care/Pre-School, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2010-14); Volunteer for Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, Archives, Administration Building and Mission Advancement, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2014-2020); Prayer, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2021)....
...elementary education from Indiana State University. Indiana ministries: Vincennes: teacher, St. John School (1967-1968). New Castle: teacher, St. Anne School (1968-1974) and principal and teacher (1977-1982). Indianapolis: teacher, Holy Cross School (1974-1977). Columbus: teacher, All Saints School (1982-1984). Evansville: principal and teacher, St. Anthony School (1984-1987); principal, Ascension School (1987-1988); teacher, WCCS Intermediate School (1989-1993). Ministries elsewhere: Uniontown, Ky.: principal and teacher, St. Agnes School (1988-1989). Sister Therese Whitsett is a native of Indianapolis. She currently ministers as a teacher...

Note: This oral history, written by Providence Associate Debbie Griffey, coincides with Sister Carol’s birthday today. Happy Birthday, Sister Carol! “I didn’t want anything to do with it. I wanted to get married.” — Sister Carol Nolan, SP Sister Carol Nolan never intended to be a Sister of Providence of Saint Mary of-the-Woods. Carol already had one sister who was in the community and another who had decided in fourth grade she would join the Sisters of Providence when she...

Gospel: Luke 24:13-35 That very day, the first day of the week, two of Jesus’ disciples were going to a village seven miles from Jerusalem called Emmaus, and they were conversing about all the things that had occurred. And it happened that while they were conversing and debating, Jesus himself drew near and walked with them, but their eyes were prevented from recognizing him. He asked them, “What are you discussing as you walk along?” They stopped, looking downcast. One...

Break boundaries and create hope with us! Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods A community of vowed Catholic women religious, we joyfully live out the radical Gospel message of love, mercy and justice in today’s world. Inspired by our foundress Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, we are passionate about our lives of prayer, education, service and advocacy. We dedicate ourselves to helping those who might otherwise be forgotten. “We have gone out several times this summer to gather simples and linden blossoms, etc....

...Lockport (1992-95). In California: Teacher, St. Elisabeth, Van Nuys (1955-59). In Indiana: Mistress of Postulants, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1965-68); Director of Scholastics, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1968-69); Assistant Vice President for Development, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1980-82); Teacher, Sacred Heart School, Terre Haute (1995-99); Volunteer for The Connecting Link and Providence Center, West Terre Haute and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1999-2012); Volunteer, Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, Providence Health Care, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2012-18); Residential Service and Prayer, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2018-19); Prayer, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2019-2025)....

...1959-65, Principal Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Sisters of Providence Mistress of Postulants, 1965-68 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Sisters of Providence Director of Scholastics, 1968-69 St. Agnes, Chicago, Illinois, 1969, Teacher Grade 8 St. Genevieve, Chicago, Illinois, 1969-1971, Principal Immaculate Heart of Mary, Galesburg, Illinois, 1971-72, Principal Costa Catholic, Galesburg, Illinois, 1972-79, Principal/Administrator Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Assistant Vice President for Development, 1980-82 University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana, Religious Leaders Program, 1982-83 Catholic Schools Office, Joliet, Illinois, 1983-84, Educational Consultant Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Provincial, Sacred Heart...