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First vows: Sister Arrianne’s journey
...religious life (especially new vocations), but I must admit that when I was approached about writing a blog post for this occasion, I immediately said yes — no doubt out of habit — and then thought puzzlingly, “now what are you going to write about, Arrianne?” I wasn’t sure I would find the right topic or how to transpire my experience into anything worth reading. I thought to myself, “just wait, experience the day for what it is, and something...
Reflections from our Golden Jubilees
...whom I’ve shared this life and ministry. The challenges along the way to be a Sister of Providence through works of love, mercy and justice in times of light and darkness have fashioned me into the person I am today. All to say, I look forward in hope to God’s surprises! There is no doubt they will keep coming … and that, too, makes me grateful! • From Sister Joan Slobig – My 50 years as a Sister of Providence...
Saint Mother Theodore’s Feast Day Reflection
...those who visit her virtually through the materials on our website. All these persons are with us today – as is a mighty cloud of witnesses, the presence of deceased SPs and deceased friends of Saint Mother Theodore. I have no doubt that she herself and Sisters St. Vincent Ferrer, Olympiade, Basilide, Mary Xavier, Mary Ligouri, with Sister Francis Xavier stand with us now as we mark the feast day by transferring the remains of our Saint to her shrine....
Three countries of heritage: France, Taiwan and U.S.
...of the American postulants on the French community would have been pretty immediate, as they began to teach them the English language, and no doubt the techniques about clearing the land and farming skills learned from their brothers and fathers and hearth-cooking learned from their mothers. The independent spirit of the Americans was something Mother Theodore noticed immediately when the American postulants were aghast that a woman hired to help with the laundry was not invited to take her meal...
Providence prayers for the journey of Advent
...awake? What journey is ahead of me? How am I putting myself gently into the hands of Providence? Come now, dear friends, for Advent time is here. It’s time to cast out doubt and crippling fear. For presently, before our wondering eyes, this season will bring forth its own surprise. Refrain: Rejoice! Rejoice! Our freedom is at hand. The Dawn of Justice shines upon the land. Week Two / Light / “Comfort my people” (Isaiah 40:1): Mother Theodore held onto...
Sister Edwardine McNulty
...Rome, Cicero, Ill., and was a proud graduate of Providence High School in Chicago, returning there for the reunion each year and in 2012, at age 94, receiving the “oldest in attendance” accolade. The month after her graduation, she entered the Sisters of Providence, July 16, 1936. Jan. 23, was a special date for her: Her reception into the novitiate in 1937, her first profession of vows in 1939, and her profession of perpetual vows in 1945. No doubt she...
Sister Alice Walsh (formerly Sister Julia Therese)
...they take such loving care of their sick.” Alice was blessed with that care. I have no doubt that she skated into heaven for a joyous reunion with her friends and family and a thank you to God for her life as a Sister of Providence. Rest in peace, Alice. You will be missed. Services were Friday and Saturday, Feb. 27 and 28. A wake took place from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., on Friday, Feb. 27, with Vespers at 4:30...
Sister Loretta Maureen Gansemer
...spent precious time in so many and valued ministries touching the minds and inspiring the souls of so many, at the end of too many days with great anguish, she doubted if she were a success at what she had done for God’s kingdom. But Loretta leaned into the arms of divine providence who painted the masterpiece of her life. The chaos and beauty of her ups and downs, ins and outs, became clearer to her and God’s vision made...
Sister Dorothy Hucksoll (formerly Sister Francis Ellen)
...“hunger and thirst” with the goodness of her own being and by sharing her deep faith in God. When her own health became too frail to continue visiting or even calling on the phone, she no doubt held all these inmates and their families in her daily prayer. As a resident in health care, she is remembered by staff as never demanding and always thankful for even the smallest gesture of kindness. On Monday, May 25, some four months shy...
Sisters offer reaction to college’s co-ed announcement
...will consider attending a single gender college or university. “We cannot be relevant to all women when 98 percent of women will not consider us,” King said. “No one doubts the power of the single gender educational experience. However, the number of women who will perceive such a choice hinders its relevance in today’s world.” Sister Ellen Cunningham, a graduate who was a faculty member at the college for 40 years and currently volunteers in the advancement office, said initially,...
A family pilgrimage to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
...an assurance in our hearts that our trust in God and Our Lady of Providence were not displaced. Our faith has been fortified and when doubt assails me, my inner eyes draw up the log cabin and the faith of one woman in Indiana. Our boys enjoyed feeding the alpacas and horses, the impromptu bonfire at the lake where we prayed the rosary with Sister Joni Luna, and the ‘yogurt’ ice-creams at the lunch hall. Everywhere nature spoke to our...
Sister Joan Frame (formerly Sister Ann Pierre)
...of mine, you did for me.’” — A reading from Matthew 25:34-40 After reading Sister Joan Frame’s file from archives with some newspaper clippings and ministry forms, a choice of scripture reading for her commentary was no longer in doubt. Sister Joan lived the word you just heard – as a teacher, pastoral minister and after retirement, serving as a volunteer, said Sister Ann Casper in her commentary for Sister Joan Frame, who died Tuesday, Aug. 25. She was 86...