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Sister Mary Cecile Grojean
...convent to enjoy their last taste of freedom together. In this instance, the box of Fannie Mae candy they were taking as a gift to friends never made it to the Woods. Providence must have been smiling when this particular group of young women came together on Feb. 2, 1950. Mary Cecile liked to laugh and make people laugh. She soon discovered she wasn’t the only one, because it wasn’t long before they found each other: Ann Clare, Amata, Ruth...
Sharing joy and togetherness: Providence Associate annual meeting 2019
...morning Sisters and associates are welcomed home to the Woods with signs at Providence Hall and around the grounds. Providence Associate Ezra Meadors talks with the sisters at his table during the Monday meeting with the sisters. Sister Mary Ann Fox chats with Providence Associate Father Dan Hopcus during a break in Monday’s meeting. Providence Associate couple Eileen and Joe Horan hold hands while walking down the hall to the Saturday social. Sister Anji Fan and Providence Associate Jane Fischer...
Photos and fun: Sisters of Providence annual meeting 2019
...full of marketing material for the Congregation to be shared with others. Sisters enjoying the art therapy demonstration. From left, Sisters Mary Rita Griffin, Jane Michael Dwyer, Kathleen Leonard and Delan Ma. An intercultural Congregation: from left, Sister Anji Fan, Postulant Jessica Vitente and Sister Kay Manley. Sister Andre Panepinto visits with another sister before Mass. In their red, white and blue for the 4th are Sisters Mary Catherine Guiler and Marie Denis Lucey. Sister Alice Ann Rhinesmith at prayer....
Sister Delan Ma at ease with God and others
...first time in 1976 as she prepared for final vows. Some of the sisters currently serving in Taiwan and Asia: From left Sisters Rose Chiu, Norene Wu, Donna Marie Fu (seated), Celeste Tsai, Delan Ma, Sophia Chen, Anna Fan and Anne Therese Falkenstein. Serving and leading Most of her life’s ministries have been in Taiwan. She’s ministered in campus ministry and with college students living in dormitories. She’s done prison ministry, parish ministry, she even started Miracle Home, a ministry...
Preparing the next generation of Sisters of Providence
...transform in themselves — spiritually, communally, emotionally and personally — in order to address the difficult challenges of today’s world. The formation community shares a meal at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, including Director of Postulants Sister Marsha Speth at left and Jessica Vitente and Director of Novices Sister Janice Smith across from her. At far end is Sister Anna Fan visiting from Taiwan. The core of the novitiate program in the second year of formation remains the same as it has been...
A blessing
The blessing of a new day. The blessing of color and sunlight. The blessing of the gentle breeze. The blessing of the cool shade beneath a tall lush tree. The blessing of a new path to enlighten my heart, inspire my soul and strengthen my faith. The blessing of family. The blessing of community. The blessing of friends. The blessing of Abba to fill me with LOVE, to free me with MERCY and fan the flame of JUSTICE for ALL....
Does it spark joy?
My niece, Lindsay, lives a minimalist lifestyle in a 500-square-foot studio apartment with a roommate and a cat. Her possessions are few and buying is well thought out. Lindsay is a big fan of Maria Kondo and has read all of her books – online, of course. In case you’re not familiar with Maria Kondo, Wikipedia describes her this way: “Maria Kondo, also known as Konmari, is a Japanese organizing consultant, author, and TV show host. Kondo has written four...
Sister Donna Marie Fu: Called by God to serve a global church
...the truths of the faith. In one such parish a Franciscan sister introduced her to a young woman named Anji Fan who was hoping to become a religious sister. Sister Donna Marie helped arrange for her to move to the United States, where she later joined the Sisters of Providence. In Sister Donna’s final two years in China, she worked with three priests to plan a program to train religious sisters for marriage counseling. After 24 years ministering in China,...
2020 Sisters of Providence Annual Meeting Adventure
...Lorraine Kirker General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski addresses the sisters and associates at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Sister Dawn on the screen in Chicago as well Providence Hall sister observers discuss, from left: Sisters Dorothy Ellen Wolsiffer, Joan Mary Schaefer, Donna Butler, Loretta Picucci, Elizabeth Meyer Some of the sisters in Taiwan, from left: Sisters Norene Wu, Anna Fan, Rose Chiu, Celeste Tsai, Donna Marie Fu and Delan Ma Small meeting group in Providence Hall Conference Room, from left back: Sisters Barbara...
Some Memories Never Fade: On the execution of Juan Garza in 2001
...left) Sisters Paula Damiano, Jeanne Hagelskamp, Mary Montgomery and Anji Fan during a protest/vigil prior to the execution of Daniel Lewis Lee. Along with Sister Suzanne Brezette (RIP), I was asked to host the Garza family in Marian Hall at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods for the week prior to the execution of their husband, father, and brother. His execution and his family’s presence with us for that week is the memory that will remain with me forever. In my memory forever is...
Vows! Sister Corbin Hannah, perpetual
...church Sister Corbin prays during the profession ceremony All gathered pray with and for Sister Corbin All sisters gathered raise their hands in blessing over the newly professed sisters. Sister Rosemary Nudd proclaims a reading at the Mass Sister Dawn offers a reflection General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski offers a reflection Sister Corbin participates in the Mass Sisters Janice Smith and Anji Fan offer the intercessions in both English and Mandarin Sisters Marsha Speth and Jessica Vitente give communion to...
Moving ahead with action against death penalty
...in our name. (From left) Sisters Paula Damiano, Jeanne Hagelskamp, Mary Montgomery and Anji Fan during a protest/vigil prior to the execution of Daniel Lewis Lee. Please consider signing this letter to Congress. If your organization has chapters or affiliates, or you know any other group or network, please share the link and invite them to add their listing today. Plan on saving this date On Monday, August 24, Rep. Espaillat plans to join us for a press conference via...