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Cook County Board of Commissioners honors Congregation, Guerin Prep High School
...fields, the Guerin faculty were committed to instilling a love of learning that would last long after students moved on; “and WHEREAS, when neighboring Holy Cross High School announced it would close in June 2004, Cardinal George asked if Guerin would be willing to become co-educational In September of 2004, Mother Guerin opened its doors as the co-educational Guerin College Preparatory High School; “and WHEREAS, Guerin Prep remained dedicated to developing the unique potential of its diverse student body through...
Sister Mary Alice (Joseph Gertrude) Zander
...adopted daughter,” shared Sister Pat. Sister Mary Alice began teaching in 1967 at Our Lady of Mercy, Chicago. Two years later she ministered as the coordinator of religious education at Our Lady of Mercy Parish and taught at St. Andrew, Chicago. From 1972 to 1978, Sister Mary Alice served as the coordinator of parish religious education at St. Bernadette, Evergreen Park, Ill. She then became director of religious education at St. Fabian Church, Bridgeview, Ill. From 1982 to 1986, she...
Sister Patricia Monahan
...said Sister Ann Casper in her commentary for Sister Pat. Born Sept. 1, 1930, in Chicago, to Patrick and Margaret Wester Monahan, Patricia Anne was one of four children. She attended Our Lady of Mercy Grade School and Providence High School, both in Chicago. She entered the Congregation Feb. 2, 1948, and professed first and perpetual vows Aug. 15, 1950, and 1955, respectively. She earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and master’s degrees in education and...
Sister Lawrence Ann Liston
...to educate people and to have the ministry of education reach out to many, many avenues that fit our sisters and people’s lifestyles. I think the availability of fitting ministries or lifestyle into the education piece creates an attractive opportunity. I think a woman would find a wide range of opportunities for education in diverse ministries, not necessarily a classroom. Education is a lifelong process, so I think we have taken it to the max and tried to expand how...
Three Sisters of Providence arrested in Georgia for participation in non-violent protest at Army base
...Jan. 6, 1949, from Holy Trinity Parish in New Albany. Age 71. Bachelor’s degree in education from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. Master’s degree in education from Indiana State University. Current ministry: Volunteer service in Chicago. Teaching ministries: St. Jude School, Fort Wayne (1951-1956); St. Paul School, Sellersburg, Ind. (1956-1957); St. Ann School, Fayetteville, N.C. (1957-1959, teacher and principal 1959-1964); St. Patrick School, Fayetteville (teacher and principal, 1964-1965); St. Simon School, Washington (teacher and principal 1965-1968); St. Patrick School, Fort Wayne (1970);...
Energetic Providence in the Desert founder focuses on education, justice while celebrating 60 years as a Sister of Providence
...that they are valuable, that they are loved, that they are worthwhile, to give them the confidence to speak to their children’s teachers or to their doctors in English, is a mission dear to the hearts of those involved. Sister Carol and her staff put their all into seeing that it continues. “To someone considering donating money to Providence in the Desert, I would say, ‘Education changes people as nothing else does. Think about how your education has changed you...
Sister Eugene Francis Keaveney
...the first year and a half in the novitiate houses in Washington, D.C., and Rockville, Md. During this time, she received the name Sister Eugene Francis. She then traveled to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods to complete her novitiate preparation, where she professed first and perpetual vows on August 15 1947 and 1952 respectively. Sister Eugene Francis’ education included a bachelor’s degree in education from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, and a master’s degree in education from Rivier College in New Hampshire. She also had a...
Ann Wagner Harper: Finding the Silver Lining
...and develop,” shared Ann. Sister Maurelia told Ann that if she could find someone to pay for one voice lesson a week, she would then provide Ann with a second lesson for free. With Ann’s large family, she knew that this wasn’t possible. However, her Uncle Joe Wagner (RIP) stepped up to the plate. “I will always be grateful to him,” said Ann. “That opened the door to my career.” So in addition to a rigorous education, Ann honed her...
SPs through the years
...of Providence in community. Sister Mary Lourdes Mackey (RIP) leads a music class at the Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Village School. Sister Edith Pfau in June of 1977. In addition to decades of ministry in art education, Pfau was herself an accomplished painter and artist. Sister of Providence Frances Joan Baker in the classroom in the 1980s. Sister Edith Pfau, secretary at St. Anthony School in Gardena, CA, circa 1986. In addition to decades of ministry in art education, Pfau was herself...
Oral History: Sister Carol Nolan
...her. But she is a teacher, first and foremost. After three years in Taiwan she returned to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods and went on sabbatical in Texas and Mexico for Spanish immersion. At the age of 69 Sister Carol drove West to California. She intended to teach, the ministry which she loves. “Education changes people as nothing else does,” Sister Carol has said. “Think about how your education has changed you and your life.” And for the next 15 years Carol changed...
Sister Thomas Jeanne Doriot
...Pennington. Sister Thomas Jeanne Doriot at prayer TJ’s initial ministries were in education, teaching in two high schools in Indiana and Illinois and later teaching English as a second language in California for one year. In 1969, she turned to her first love, journalism, ministering at a publication in Evanston called Pioneer Press, and later working for the News Sentinel in Fort Wayne as education editor, and then in public relations at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College for three years and associate...
A Thriving Community and Mission: Evolution from the Sisters of Providence to the Providence Community
...arrived, their call was to establish a religious community that would respond to the needs of that time. In 1840 Indiana, this meant the education and religious formation of girls and care of the sick and poor. Almost immediately these missionaries had to adapt to meet the evolving needs they found in Indiana. They taught boys, opened an orphanage and a pharmacy and established schools in places where growth was doubtful. A Response to Immigrant Education During the 1800s in...