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Sisters of Providence Newsnotes
Sister Carolyn Kessler featured Sister Carolyn Kessler was featured in the recently published Who’s Who’s “Top 101 Industry Experts: Insights and Ideas to Inspire You” for her work in language education. Sister Carolyn is a professor emeritus in the bicultural bilingual studies department at the University of Texas in San Antonio, Texas. She was recognized for excellence in teaching and innovation in the areas of English as a Second Language education, second language acquisition and bilingualism. Providence Associate sculptor...
Get to know Providence Associate Brad Crites
Tell us about yourself: where you are from, family, career, etc. My wife, Tiffany, and I have two children, Brooklyn (11) and Brett (9). We live on our family farm that was started in 1833 in Hendricksville, Indiana. (Since most people have no idea where that is, we usually say just west of Bloomington.) I have a degree in science education (chemistry and physics) with a minor in Spanish; my master’s degree is in educational leadership and administration. Both degrees...
Throwback Thursday: A Scottish nun
...her elementary education, her family came back to the United States and settled in Vincennes. From there, Margaret continued her education at the Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Academy before entering the Congregation of the Sisters of Providence in 1924, at the age of 17. She was given the religious name of Sister Raymond. Sister Raymond earned a bachelor’s degree in education and taught for six decades in schools located in Indiana, Illinois, Washington, D.C., and Maryland. She “retired” at the age of...
Sister Agnes Eugene Cordak
...that she decided to enter religious life. She did so in September of 1941, pronounced her first vows on August 15, 1944, and made her perpetual profession of vows on January 23, 1950. She received the religious name of Sister Agnes Eugene (Eugene after her brother and Agnes because she “just liked the name”). She earned a bachelor’s degree in education at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and a master of science degree in education from Indiana State University, adding a second...
Entrance to center dedicated to Sister Wendy Workman
...College to major in theology. She entered the Congregation in August 1975. Her first ministry was in 1977 as a physical education and religion teacher at Corpus Christi, Oklahoma City. She also earned a bachelor’s degree in physical education, and later earned a master’s degree in physical education from the University of Iowa. In March 1987, Sister Wendy was hit by a truck during a bicycle ride, which physically impaired her for the remainder of her life. In 2001, she...
Sisters of Providence struggles and wisdom amidst pandemic
...She also stays connected with multiple social justice groups, assisting them in their education and advocacy efforts. Sister Dorothy Rasche has reached out particularly to those who live alone or to those who live far away. Humor Wheee! Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp lets her hair down during a perfect sledding snow at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Humor has helped to get others through these difficult months. Sister Gloria Memering recounted her ministry sanitizing the elevators in Providence. She noted that this ministry has...
Job opening at Providence Cristo Rey High School
Providence Cristo Rey High School, a Roman Catholic, co-educational secondary school, located at 75 N. Belleview Place, Indianapolis, is currently accepting applications for the position of president. Providence Cristo Rey High School is sponsored by our Congregation and is a member of the Cristo Rey Network, a national association of high schools providing rigorous college-preparatory education to urban young people with economic need. The ideal candidate for the position is a visionary leader who can effectively articulate the school’s mission...
At Providence St. Mel, we believe …
The Providence Effect is a 2009 documentary about Providence St. Mel School. I recently had the opportunity to visit Providence St. Mel School (PSM) on Chicago’s West Side. If you’re not familiar with the school and the good work that goes on there, spend some time browsing the website to learn about the school. Better yet, view the 2009 documentary about PSM, “The Providence Effect.” I promise you’ll be inspired by the efforts made to provide a quality education in...
Honoring Sister James Michael Kesterson
Sister James Michael Kesterton received one of the three Career Achievement Awards from the Archdiocese of Indianapolis last night. From The Criterion: The measure of Sister James Michael’s life can also be taken in her remarkable career of 60 years in education, including 32 years as the principal of St. Jude School in Indianapolis. During that time, the school earned two Blue Ribbon School awards for excellence from the U.S. Department of Education. “My blessing was to be with the...
Remembering Sister Kathryn McNulty
...in education from the National College of Education in Evanston. Sister Kathryn entered the Congregation on July 22, 1955, two months after graduating from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, and professed first and final vows on January 23, 1958 and 1963, respectively. She began her teaching ministry at St. Benedict School in Terre Haute in 1959 before moving on to Our Lady of Mercy in 1962 in Chicago. In 1967, she taught at St. Andrew in Chicago and in 1970, she taught...
Guerin property demolition moving forward
...As sad as the demolition will be, the Congregation asks that all remember the joys and relationships, the education and values that filled the classrooms and hallways. Those can never be crushed by a wrecking ball, for they will always live deep in our hearts. Our shared Guerin experiences shaped who we became and remain part of our essence. Let us commit to “keeping Guerin alive” through our continued relationships with one another and through living the values of love,...
Sister Barbara Sheehan receives Distinguished Service Award
Sister Barbara Sheehan with Urban CPE Consortium, Inc., Board President Matt Smucker. In the background to the right is Sister Barbara’s brother, Tom Sheehan. Recognizing her outstanding service, The Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE) the North Central Region, recently honored Sister of Providence Sister Barbara Sheehan with its Distinguished Service Award. Sister Barbara received the award on Oct. 20. The Rev. Gary Sartain, ACPE North Central Regional Director, said the annual award is given to a “deserving recipient chosen...