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Sister Claire Hanson
...I did, my compassion, patience and quiet presence,” Sister Claire said. Ministry today Sister Claire dresses up for Halloween with her students in her previous position as teacher at St. Agnes School in Arlington, Mass. “Today I continue to minister in the mornings as part of the office staff in an elementary school. I also minister through an agency that cares for elderly people who want to remain in their homes but can’t be alone. There is such a need...
The charism of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
...of the Sisters of Providence collaborates with local agencies and organizations to provide need-based services. The establishment of Providence Cristo Rey High School in Indianapolis writes yet another chapter in overcoming adversity to provide educational institutions in the traditions of Saint. Mary-of-the-Woods College, Guerin College Preparatory High School in River Grove, Ill and Woods Day Care/Pre-School at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. The many Sisters who serve in parishes and diocesan offices enrich the wider church with their Providence perspective. While it would...
Allowing for God’s presence: Sisters of Providence hospital chaplains
Presence – in relationship Presence – in prayer Presence – in listening Each of our four sisters ministering as hospital chaplains sums up her ministry in one word — presence. Each of these four sisters names one essential skill for a hospital chaplain — listening. Sister Laura Parker Sister Laura Parker, SP, works at Holy Cross Hospital. She describes it as a “safety net hospital in a troubled area of Chicago.” Patients know domestic abuse, drug abuse, gang violence and...
Being a Providence Associate has made a difference
When you become a Providence Associate, you join in mission and community with the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods by serving as you are able in your day-to-day life. We asked several of our Providence Associates to share how being an associate has made a difference in their lives. Read here as they share how they have been touched by the Community and the Woods. Learn more about how you could become a Providence Associate at ProvidenceAssociates.org. “It is...
National Hugging Day: Go and Hug Someone!
...Day. Sister Kathleen Desautels hugs a Providence Associate “Is it true humans need 7 hugs a day?” Family therapist Virginia Satir has this to say about how many hugs a day: “We need 4 hugs a day for survival. We need 8 hug a day for maintenance. We need 12 hugs a day for growth.” “How long should a hug last?” Experts agree a hug should last 5-10 seconds. First of all, who counted her/his hugs to figure this out?...
Love’s faithfulness: Ash Wednesday & Valentine’s Day 2013
The proximity in dates of Chinese New Year, Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day has caused challenges in both my “employments” within our local community of Corbe House and in my writing assignments from our Director of Marketing and Communications. At home, I have responsibility for our chapel and dining room; and I love to decorate both to reflect the spirit of the feast or season or special occasion. With Chinese New Year being celebrated on February 10, Ash Wednesday on...
‘She is Our Hero:’ Reflection for the 2024 Feast Day for Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
...Guerin. Take it to Heart So, if she wrote a letter to you — what might she say? What word or phrase might she share with you today to spur you on your own path to holiness? I want to start with our fourth graders. For many years, the fourth-graders from Sts. Francis and Clare School in Greenwood, (outside of Indianapolis), have been coming to St. Mary’s for this feast day. What might Mother Theodore say to you young people?...
My Current Situation in Asia: A Quadrillion Blessings
...kept Ba Zhong open to this day. I wish the teachers, staff and administrators of Kaifeng Ba Zhong School all the best and I humbly congratulate them on the great work that they are doing for their students. They are truly an amazing group of people. Part Four: The Big Surprise After a great day at Kaifeng Ba Zhong School and meeting with government officials, we set out in search of the 1932 home of Mother Marie Gratia Luking. Ms....
Celebrating National Catholic Schools Week
...name her? Here is a photo of faculty and staff from St. John School in Robstown, Texas, from the 1980-81 school year, which included Sister Patricia Clare (front row, second across) and Sister Helen Dolores (front row, third across). Here is an undated photo of a class at St. John School in Robstown, Texas. Here are two photos of Our Lady of Sorrows School, which is located in Chicago. The first photo features Sister Regina Cecile. The second photo is...
Making someone’s day just by showing up: Teen shares her experience as a Providence Teen Volunteer
...day matters, especially to the residents who are sick, who are dying, and who live with endless monotony in their lives every day. One day, one moment, one second of joy can make a difference to them. Because happiness can always make a difference. Amanda visits with a health care resident in the courtyard. And that’s why one other thing was always hard for me: saying goodbye. Leaving after two days or a week and having to tell the people...
Sister Marilyn Trobaugh (formerly Sister Robert Louise)
...Colonial Crest Nursing Center, Indianapolis (1976-83); Bookkeeper, Brookview Manor Nursing Center, Indianapolis (1983-86); Bookkeeper, Pine Tree Manor, Indianapolis (1986-92); Bookkeeper, Nova Care, Inc., Indianapolis (1992-97); Staff Local Residences, Center Business Office, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1997-2002); Local Residence Accounts Manager, Central Business Office, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2002-17); Treasurer for Sisters of Providence in Lourdes Hall, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2017-21); Preparing bags for crocheted sleeping mats, Sisters of Providence, Terre Haute (2022-23), Prayer, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2024-25)....
For Sister Lucy Lechner, it’s the little things
...and her siblings along while working. As their helper, Sister Lucy learned how to fix many things. She also learned how to take care of plants by helping her mom in the garden. Whatever she was doing, she looked forward most to being outside. Ministry at the Woods In 2001, Sister Lucy’s ministry brought her back to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods where she was asked to assist with the care of the building, grounds and sisters in Providence Hall convent. This ministry...