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Sharon Richards
Sister Sharon is a native of Owosso, Michigan. Currently, she ministers as a volunteer in Lockport, Illinois. Sister Sharon, formerly Sister Charlene, entered the Congregation on February 2, 1957, from Our Lady Queen of Martyrs, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with a bachelor’s degree in education. She also earned a master’s degree in education from Marygrove College, Detroit, Michigan....
HOME Team: Identifying our strengths and challenges
...the process of identifying our strengths and challenges on the Saint Mary-of-the-Woods campus, and brainstorming together what was possible. All the data and comments were gathered, compiled, sorted and tallied. No competition, “education” surfaced as the greatest need and highest priority. Needless to say, a need for education about Alzheimer’s and dementia was identified, but also identified was a desire for education about what it means for any one of us to “be well,” how to “live well,” and be...
Tracey Horan
Sister Tracey, a native of Indianapolis, currently ministers as the Associate Director of Education and Advocacy for the Kino Border Initiative in Nogales, Sonora, Mexico. Prior to that, she ministered as a community organizer with Faith in Indiana, formerly IndyCAN, and the Archdiocese of Indianapolis Justice for Immigrants Campaign. Sister Tracey entered the Congregation in September 2014. She professed first vows in 2017 and final vows in 2022. She graduated from Roncalli High School in Indianapolis and earned a bachelor’s...
Eleven Sisters of Providence celebrate Jubilees
...Albany, Ind. She currently ministers in care at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Carole Ann, the former Sister Joseph Marie, entered the Congregation Sept. 12, 1964, from Holy Spirit, Louisville, Ky. She professed perpetual vows Oct. 29, 1972. She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. She received her master’s degree in education from Indiana University. Sister Carole Ann has ministered in Indiana, Michigan and St. Louis. Sister Mary Beth is a native of Jasper. She is...
Sister Dawn Tomaszewski installed as general superior of the Sisters of Providence
...(1991-97); assistant director of the Institute for Catholic Educational Leadership at the University of San Francisco (1997-2000); faculty member at the University of San Francisco (2000); assistant professor and assistant director of the Institute of Catholic Educational Leadership at the University of San Francisco (2000-01); principal at Mother Theodore Guerin High School (2001-02); assistant director/assistant professor for the Institute for Catholic Educational Leadership, director of teacher education and an assistant professor at the University of San Francisco (2002-05); project coordinator...
Our Future and Land Justice
...created for God’s people (Christians). Joint Statement of the Dicasteries for Culture and Education for Promoting Integral Human Development on the “Doctrine of Discovery,” 30.03.2023 The “doctrine of discovery” is not part of the teaching of the Catholic Church. Historical research clearly demonstrates that the papal documents in question, written in a specific historical period and linked to political questions, have never been considered expressions of the Catholic faith. At the same time, the Church acknowledges that these papal bulls...
Sister Eileen Rose Bonner
...Mary-of-the-Woods College and a master’s degree from Indiana State University. From left, sister Sisters Eileen Rose and Brigid Ann Bonner with Sisters Mary Frances Keusal and Claire Hanson smile for the camera. Of her 76 years as a Sister of Providence, she ministered in education for 25 years in schools in Indiana and Illinois. She then became a certified chaplain and served for 30 years in three medical centers in Louisville, Kentucky. In her retirement, she remained in Louisville and...
Sister Mary Lois Hennel
...in the education office all through her canonical year, no doubt typing multitudinous records. As we all know, this was not the usual canonical employment. Most were assigned stints in housekeeping and laundry and the infirmary. Mary Lois did office work. It was on July 21, 1946, that Ollie Marie entered the Sisters of Providence. She was given the name Sister Mary Lois. She told Sister Rosemary it was her third choice. She can’t remember why she even put it...
Oral history: Sister Joyce Brophy, inspiring confidence in others
...She never taught below fifth grade classes, always teaching junior high classes. Sister Joyce Brophy’s (formerly Sister Robert Ellen) ministries through the years: Sister Joyce Entered Congregation July 22, 1947 Final vows Jan. 23, 1955 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Bachelor in Education Indiana State University, Master’s in Education St. Sylvester, Chicago, Illinois, 1950-54, Teacher Grade 5 Our Lady of Mercy, Chicago, Illinois, 1955, Teacher Grade 8 St. Elisabeth, Van Nuys, California, 1955-59, Teacher Grade 8 Immaculate Heart of Mary, Galesburg, Illinois,...
Graduation Day!
...visit to accept the award, she asked the Congregation to support her sisters in receiving an SMWC education to help prepare them for ministry. That sponsorship is made possible through a trust established at SMWC by the family of one of our sisters who admired the value we affixed to the advanced education of our sisters. Money from that trust has been used to support sisters who attend Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. Arrianne’s education was financed through the Sisters of Providence...
Celebrating American Education Week
...United States to begin the long journey from the east coast to Indiana, where they settled at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. The Academy became the first school under the direction of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin. It continues to this day as Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. Many more schools were established under the direction of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin as the Sisters of Providence expanded their education ministries across the country. Recognizing all those Teachers This week is American Education Week. The week recognizes...
Sister Margaret “Peggy” Lynch (formerly Sister James Patrick)
...of Evansville, Evansville (1986-87); Director of Religious Education, St. Joan of Arc Religious Education Center, Kokomo (1987-92); Pastoral Associate for Adult Formation, St. Paul Parish, Marion (1993-94); Adult Education Teacher/Staff, Providence Self Sufficiency Ministries/Beechwood Center, New Albany (1994-97); Adult Education Teacher/Staff, Providence Self Sufficiency Ministries/Parkview Center, New Albany (1997-98); Parish Life Coordinator, St. Leonard (West Terre Haute), St. Mary Parish, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Village (1998-2005); Ministry of Care Volunteer, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2007-2012); Prayer, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2012-2022). In Kentucky: Youth Retreat Consultant,...