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Sister Jeanne Knoerle, former college president and Terre Haute community partner, dies Monday
...on her belief in the God of Providence; that belief impelled her to love God’s people and the entire cosmos created by God. Sister Jeanne loved the Congregation of the Sisters of Providence and most certainly loved Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. She worked enthusiastically for the good of both Congregation and College,” Sister Denise added. “Sister Jeanne’s passing is a profound loss, not only for the entire college community but also in the Wabash Valley community where she was highly respected,”...
Resting on holy ground: new cremains burial options at the Woods
...are encouraged to enter Providence Community Cemetery, walk around or find a quiet place to sit and pray whenever they wish. What is the process for making these arrangements? Request an “I’m Interested in Knowing More” brochure from Sister Ann Casper, SP, Providence Community Cemetery Minister at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods by calling 812-535-2828 or access the form and submit the “I’m Interested” portion available online at CommunityCemetery.SistersofProvidence.org What then? Once we have received the “I’m Interested” section of the brochure we...
Sisters profess first, perpetual vows
...joys and sorrows, has been a great gift.” Sister Dina said the chance meeting she had nearly 14 years ago was exactly what she needed in her life at that time. “For a long time, I had been searching for community,” she said. “I have had acquaintances and friends in a number of social circles, but I longed for a consistent community that would challenge me to lovingly grow into my authentic self. The Sisters of Providence have done and...
Two sisters profess first, perpetual vows
...this is the life she is called to. We try to do that in an honest way because it is a life commitment, living the call of the gospel.” Sister Jenny added the Sisters of Providence have accepted two more postulants, who will enter the community in the fall. “We’re very blessed to have new members,” Sister Jenny said. “Our sisters are our greatest resources.” “We are focused on women entering our community,” Sister Janice added. “It’s a community event....
Two sisters profess first, perpetual vows
...will enter the community in the fall. “We’re very blessed to have new members,” Sister Jenny said. “Our sisters are our greatest resources.” “We are focused on women entering our community,” Sister Janice added. “It’s a community event. 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...
New energy, focus for justice
...support for years to immigrant families through English as a second language classes, adult education, and more. The Sisters of Providence Anti-Racism Team formed after the community won a discrimination lawsuit on behalf of one of their own sisters in the 1990s. For well over a decade this committee has led sisters and the broader community to a deeper understanding of white privilege and institutionalized racism. The founding of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College as a women’s college is one manifestation of...
Spirit in community: Providence Associate spring retreat 2019
...Earth to caring for all creation. Enjoy the photos below that help capture the joy of gathering and learning together as a community of faith. Interested in becoming part of a community of love working together to make the world a better place? Apply to become a Providence Associate! At right, Sister Theresa Clare Carr and Providence Associates Jeanie Fentz and Yvonne Conniff join in an excited hug as the retreat gets started. Joyful welcome! Sister Rosemary Nudd shakes...
The Woods continues to call: Woods Community Cemetery
...Providence Associate, stated, “I am happy to be a grateful and faithful follower of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin.” Holy place For others who have chosen Providence Community Cemetery for cremains interment, the place itself — Saint Mary-of-the-Woods — is the attraction. SMWC graduate and former Lourdes health care staff member, Angela Yildiz, says, “Saint Mary-of-the-Woods is my favorite place on earth. … When I learned of the community cemetery, I knew I wanted to be there after my death. As...
Struggles of a saint: Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
...Theodore’s role as leader of the community. This created a lot of tension between him and Mother Theodore. Mother Theodore remained steadfast in what she knew was best for the Congregation. She considered resigning many times, so he would leave the community in peace, but her sisters would hear nothing of it. They believed she was the only person who could lead their mission. Locked up for a day At one point Bishop de la Hailandière went so far as...
Sister Margaret Kern
...her vision, but also her courage in making the hard choices necessary to be able to provide for our retired sisters through the creation of our Sisters of Providence Community Trust Fund, which has changed the face of our lived experience as a Community for several decades. Over the years, I watched Sister Margaret work tirelessly for the sake of the mission, always aware of what would be best for the common good of the Community. She lived out what...
Chicago street renamed in honor of the late Sister Patty Fillenwarth
...Chicago City Council, which approved the measure. Sister Patricia Fillenwarth, SP, was a Sister of Providence and ministered to the people of the Humboldt Park community for 42 years. Sisters of Providence had ministered in the Maternity BVM parish or school for 108 years. Sister Patty was the last Sister to leave when she retired to the SP Motherhouse at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, in 2018. Sister Patty was a fixture in the community. Everyone knew Sister Patty; she had wide...
‘We’re All in This Together: Eat, Shop, Support Local’
...to action to all members of our community. General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski chatting with a guest during the 2024 Earth Day Festival at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. A place to come together for support, for education, for camaraderie. For those working toward sustainability and protecting our Earth, it is a chance to be together and acknowledge the work we are all doing in one way or another to create a better world for future generations. In that same spirit, we have...