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Sister Anne Doherty dies; was 14th general superior of Sisters of Providence
...Providence and in human resiliency made her a warm and human Sister of Providence, instrument of Providence.” Sister Anne was a native of Indianapolis. She was born May 6, 1928, to Patrick Doherty and Hannah C. Byrne Doherty. She entered the Sisters of Providence Jan. 9, 1946, from St. Philip Neri Parish is Indianapolis. She professed perpetual vows Aug. 15, 1953. She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with a bachelor’s degree in education. She received a master’s degree in psychology...
WVC announces personnel changes
...just moved to the area and were employed by the college’s English as a Second Language program.” Candace said she has served at WVC since 2004 when she became a volunteer. She has worked in a variety of positions, including a seasonal assistant in the garden, a volunteer and education coordinator, and as garden manager and fiber arts coordinator from 2010 until January 2021. Tara said in her new positions, she will lead tours of the facility in addition to...
Sister Diane Ris (formerly Sister Martin Therese)
...delighted she was to get acquainted with her dad and her new family. Sister Diane was preceded in death by four sisters. Her sisters Linda Vandenberg and Peggy Joneas survive. Sister Mary continued, “I had the great joy and privilege of student teaching with Diane at St. Patrick, Indianapolis in 1971 where she had initiated the open classroom/non-graded method of education. What an amazing, creative, learning environment. I don’t know how she kept up with all the activity, but she...
Sister Connie Kramer named Woman of Influence in Terre Haute
...from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. She received a master’s degree in mathematics from Indiana State University and a master’s degree in pastoral ministry from Trinity College. She entered the Congregation Sept. 12, 1964, from Holy Angels Parish in Dayton. She has ministered as a high school classroom teacher, business officer and development director; pastoral minister; group and individual counselor; director of religious education; group consultant and facilitator; pastoral associate and associate administrator. She also served as administrator of dental services at...
Sister Martha Ann Rifner
...entering the Congregation, along with their friend, Sara Jane Niles. Mary entered the Congregation 10 years after graduation from high school, on February 2, 1953. She was given the name Sister Martha Ann. She made her first and perpetual profession of vows on February 2, 1955 and 1960, respectively. Martha Ann earned her bachelor’s degree in education from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and her master’s degree in education from Indiana State University. She used both as a teacher, specializing in primary...
Sister Jeanne Knoerle (formerly Sister Mary Gregory)
...Wabash Valley United Way, board of directors for Indiana Vocational Technical Institute, Terre Haute Medical Education Foundation, Mental Health Association of the Wabash Valley, Hospice of the Wabash Valley, Union Hospital and Woods Day Care/Pre-School. She was a Fulbright Scholar and was a recipient of a Ford Foundation Fellowship and the John K. Lamb Award in Terre Haute, a prestigious honor for service to the community. She formerly served as chairperson of the Indiana College Press Association, past president and...
Dementia Education Series: A Positive Approach to Care
November 3, 2025 at 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST The Foley Room at Providence Spirituality & Conference Center 1 Sisters of Providence Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN 47876 Elizabeth Collins, BSN, MA Sisters of Providence Free Register online today This series is designed to help you build skills and gain confidence to care for your loved one with expertise. Intended for care partners, Sisters of Providence nurse, Beth Collins, and Thrive’s Dementia Outreach Specialist, Amy Schorr will introduce participants to Teepa...
Construction is underway toward a shrine for Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
...commemorate work beginning on the shrine with a Construction Blessing outside the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. The shrine is expected to be open to the public by the fall of 2014. The beautifully designed shrine celebrates the life and mission of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, who came to Indiana from France in 1840 with five companions to provide education to the state’s pioneer children. She founded the Congregation of the Sisters of Providence and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods...
Sister John Mary Rifner
...and Cel was given the religious name of John Mary. She pronounced first profession of vows in 1955 and perpetual profession in 1960, both on the Feast of the Assumption, August 15. Sister John Mary earned her bachelor’s degree in education from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, and her master’s degree in elementary education from Indiana State University. Her degrees were put to good use for 30 years, teaching elementary grades one through six. She ministered in four states, most frequently in...
Sister Anita Bechert
...members of the Saint John’s contingent, Sisters Marie Alexis and Maxine, remain with us. Sister Anita made her first profession in 1948, and her final profession in 1953. She received her bachelor’s degree in education from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in 1965, and a master’s degree in education and supervision from Indiana State University in 1970. It seemed like a long journey, and she claimed she always feared she would have her RIP before she’d ever get her bachelor’s or master’s....
Sister Denise Wilkinson recognized as a ‘Woman of Influence’
...are amazingly gifted and talented. So, it’s a little hard to see me in their company.” She added the Sisters of Providence have played a significant role in her growth as a woman. “The education provided and the experiences provided have helped me to know my skills and develop my gifts and skills in challenging ministries and in a loving community,” Sister Denise said. “In my reception of the award, I acknowledge the role the members of the Congregation have...
Newsnotes
...Religious Education from St. Thomas Aquinas Pontifical University in Rome, as well as her LPN from Vinal Regional Vocational Tech in Middleton, Conn. She has ministered as a teacher, director of religious education and licensed practical nurse in Washington, D.C., Massachusetts, Virginia, Connecticut and North Carolina. Currently, she ministers as a freelance Adult Faith Formation educator in the Diocese of Charlotte, N.C. Climate Change Task Force moving ahead! One year ago, the Congregation, Providence Associates and others elected to create...