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Sister Mary Xavier Lerée : a founding Sister of Providence
...for Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, sending her on to report the events to the sisters there. Sister Maurice Schnell, a gifted artist in the Congregation who documented the early days in her paintings, wrote to Sister Mary Xavier, “The older I get, the more I appreciate your kindness to me on that certain day at Vincennes when I was 16 years old. I will forever thank you in heaven once I get there.” Also a victim of consumption, Sister Mary Xavier’s last...
Sharing stories, building relationships
...who employed them through the witness of their lives. Sharing the story of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin. From left, Sisters Dawn Tomaszewski and Diane Mason lead a sneak-preview tour of the nearly completed shrine of Saint Mother Theodore during the Providence Candidate-Associate orientation in October. Some have been to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods for retreats and events and in doing so have found a home and a community with the sisters. “I feel like I am most authentically me when I am...
Visiting the birth place of Mother Marie Gratia Luking
...the Shrine for Saint Mother Theodore Guerin (Oct. 25). On hand for several of those events were sisters from the Missionary Sisters of Providence in Taiwan, including General Superior Sister Theresa Wang. Those sisters made an additional journey during the week of the shrine opening when they paid a visit to Connersville, Indiana, the birth place of their foundress, Mother Marie Gratia Luking. Sister Theresa said this was her second time visiting Connersville as she was there 25 years ago...
Sister Francine McGriffin
...eighth-grade graduation from St. Peter Catholic School, I attended the Linton public high school my freshman year. Then, I was accepted as a working boarder at Providence High School, Chicago, with about seven other girls. We lived on the sixth floor of the school. This turn of events may have had something to do with my great-aunt, Sister Callista Walker, being a Sister of Providence. She was my grandfather’s sister. My grandfather would drive me over to the open air...
Sisters companion, advocate for immigrants
...this commitment by chairing SBI committees and at one time serving as the group’s overall coordinator. Sharing her ministry, Sister Marilyn regularly alerts SBI members and Sisters of Providence via email about pending legislation. And about ways they can generate support in Congress for various actions to reform immigration policy and laws. “Among SPs receiving the emails, I find interest high on the issues of immigration,” she said. Sister Marilyn also regularly supports public witness events with other SBI members...
Sister Marilú Covani
...renovated,” said Sister Marilu. She organizes events including workshops, lectures, practical training and formation classes for parish ministers and clergy. Evening workshops range from reading music (a six-week class) and parish reader formation and training to similar classes in Spanish. These classes provide liturgical education and formation practices for parish liturgical and musical leaders and liturgical ministers. They help lead the faithful to an active participation in the Church. She also stays close with her son and daughter-in-law, seven grandchildren...
All things possible: Sister Marilú Covani
...sisters. “I like what I do. I like working with people, working with parishes, working with formation,” Sister Marilú said. “Formation is very, very important today because the lay Catholic is the future leadership in the Church. Our mission is to help the lay people assume positions of leadership in their parishes.” Sister Marilú works directly with the bishop in San Bernardino. She handles correspondence, organizes events, plans formation classes and even serves as a presenter for a few of...
My secret life …
...years and could hardly imagine actually providing hands-on care! Monday mornings became my time to help out with the girl alpacas and this has become a regular and much-cherished part of my week. Mondays are also my time with sweet Pearl, the calico barn cat who keeps watch on the alpaca barn. Pearl helps teach me patience and appreciation of the small events of life and she, in turn, enjoys her weekly treat of canned cat food and some cuddle...
Sister Alexa Suelzer
...Paul II to study religious life in the United States in 1986, he picked Alexa to be on what became known as the Quinn Commission. Alexa was interested in everything, not because of what the topic was necessarily, but because she gave every person her full and undivided attention. She could carry on a conversation about a new book, some aspect of theology, the latest political events in the country or any topic one could bring forth. She was genuinely...
Trust in a Provident God: Providence Associate Bill Hughes
...spiritual path that equips them for life in our times. I serve the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis in two ways: on its Executive Council and its Commission on Ministry in Higher Education. In my parish, St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, I serve as a reader and chalicist, and I lead and participate in adult formation activities. I volunteer at the Woods (Earth Day, Family Day and other events). Since January, 2014, I have served on the editorial board for the Sisters...
Did you know these 7 ways to give to the Sisters of Providence?
...Rewards programs. 7. Tell us about your favorite rewards program Contact Rosie Blankenship at rblanken@spsmw.org or 812-535-2817 to tell us about other rewards programs we may not know about but could benefit from. There are many other ways to give to the SPs — from attending events to shopping at Linden Leaf Gifts. But most importantly, you can give every day to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods by keeping us and our mission in your prayers! (Originally published...
Ministry helps older adults not get lost in the parish community
...help with getting to a store or a doctor or doing routine tasks occasionally. Some are willing to visit those who just want a companion to listen to them for a while,” Sister Carole said. In the fall, Sister Carole plans interactions between her group and the preschool. Silver Linings also hosts enrichment and educational events. “We are forming wisdom circles with various ages represented to encourage sharing and personal growth. I also want to reach out to caregivers. I...