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April 5 at 11:00 am Church of the Immaculate Conception 1 Sisters of Providence Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN 47876 Sisters of Providence Free The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, are inviting people of all faith traditions to join them for Easter Sunday Mass, scheduled for 11 a.m., on Sunday, April 5, in the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. In addition, the Congregation will conduct a special Easter Vigil on Saturday, April 4, beginning at 7 p.m.,...

...into our 40 days of Lent, perhaps we can find some quiet desert time with God to discern how best we might listen more closely to the Spirit’s leading – a time each day for prayer? A time of lectio divina each week to go deeper into the Sunday Lenten readings? A meeting with persons who might lead us into a new social justice practice? Invite Jesus to show you the way and to accompany you on this Lenten journey!...

The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, invite the public to come out for the upcoming Earth Day Festival. The festival will begin at 11 a.m., and conclude at 3 p.m., on Saturday, April 18. It will be hosted by White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, a ministry of the Sisters of Providence. Guests are invited to immerse themselves in the beautiful nature of the Woods while enjoying the activities. Something has been planned for everyone throughout the day, including...

...and the race. I was in the toddler room watching Al Unser Jr.’s girls and Arie Luyendyk’s son. “Arie won the race that year. I’m not sure if the daycare is still functioning, but it was a great experience.” Other sisters, like Sisters Ann Casper and Carol Nolan, both also shared reflections. “When I was principal at Ladywood-St. Agnes High School in Indianapolis, girls would sometimes skip school and go to the practice days at the Speedway,” Sister Ann said....

...In Indiana: Teacher, St Jude, Fort Wayne (1948-49); Teacher, St. John the Baptist, Whiting (1949-53); Teacher, St Thomas Aquinas, Indianapolis (1953-56); Teacher/Principal, St. John, Vincennes (1961-67); Teacher, Holy Family, New Albany (1967-69); Teacher/Principal, Precious Blood, Jasper (1969-70); Teacher, St. Charles, Bloomington (1970-71); Teacher, Our Lady of Providence High School, Clarksville (1971-76); Pastoral Associate, St. Augustine Parish, New Albany (1976-85); Residential Services, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2001-08); Prayer, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2008-2021). In Washington, D.C.: Teacher, Immaculata (1956-57). In Maryland: Teacher, Ascension, Halethorpe (1957-59)....

...Ellen ministered in junior high or high school, commencing in 1934 at St. Catherine, Indianapolis. Her other Indiana pedagogical ministries included Assumption, Evansville; St. Patrick and Schulte High School, Terre Haute; Central Catholic High School, Fort Wayne; St. Agnes Academy, Indianapolis; St. John High School, Loogootee; and St. Rose High School, Vincennes. In Illinois, she ministered at St. Mary Carmelite, Joliet; Providence High School, Chicago; St. Joseph and Corpus Christi high schools, Galesburg; and Mother Theodore Guerin High School, River...

...Our Lady of Mercy School in Chicago when she became aware of a subconscious calling to join the Providence community. She elected to attend a high school for girls aspiring to become Sisters of Providence at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods in Indiana. My mother would make two trips a year to take Mel to the Woods. One in late summer and bring her back home in late spring. I still take great pride in the fact that I was the only one...

...St. Andrew, Chicago (1965-67); Teacher/Assistant Principal, St. Andrew, Chicago (1967-69); Teacher, Mother Theodore Guerin High School, River Grove (1969-82); Pastoral Associate, Queen of Apostles Parish, Riverdale (1982-92); Minister of Care, St. Thomas of Villanova Parish, Palatine (2001-06); Student-Institute for Spiritual Leadership, Living Word Center, Arlington Heights (2006-08); Spiritual Director/Ministry of Care, St. Thomas of Villanova Parish, Palatine (2008-09); Spiritual Director/Ministry of Care/Kairos Prison Retreat Ministry, St. Thomas of Villanova Parish, Palatine; Dwight Correctional Institute, Dwight (2009-11). In California: Teacher, St....

...life since I entered the juniorate in 1944 and then the novitiate in 1948.” Sister Louise Schroeder This line was foundational in Sister Louise Schroeder’s life. “Through my grade school and high school years, I admired the patience, kindness, and loving care of the sisters — never dreamed of the vocation for me! Until I read or heard, ‘Do not be afraid — all things are possible with God.’” Similarly, Sister Brigid Ann Bonner recounted: “What and how long does...

...governments and corporations for climate justice. Collaborate with Ministry of the Woods to provide workshops on climate literacy and ecological citizenship. (WVC Earth Day, Every Day series; WVC permaculture design; renewable energy; climate adaptation, etc.) Develop and maintain an Ecological Book Display in the Providence Resource Room. Review, select and purchase current climate books for Resource Room. Cultivate a culture of care and responsibility for our common home. “Put yourself gently into the hands of Providence.” Bear prophetic witness as...

...had been a Sister of Providence for 74 years. Sister Mary Mark continued: Mary Johann Stewart was born in Terre Haute, Indiana, on Sept. 25, 1927. She attended St. Ann Grade School and high school at Providence Juniorate at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. I have been friends with Mary Jo since I was six years old, so we have had an uninterrupted friendship for nearly 85 years. We attended St. Ann School together – a very small school with two grades in...

...at Owens, Lourdes and in Mother Theodore West. Some of you remember Ann Denise as an excellent swimmer and diver. During the time there was a swimming pool at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods open to the sisters, we saw her in action and watched her as a life guard. During her grade school and high school days basketball, bike riding, and swimming were her favorite activities. Her nephew Bourke could tell us about her bike riding with him as a passenger. Sister...