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...a master’s degree from Indiana State University. She ministered as a teacher for 39 years in schools in Indiana, Illinois, Oklahoma and North Carolina. Her first teaching ministry took place at St. Agnes, Chicago, in 1947. She also ministered as a teacher at Annunciation School in Brazil from 1976 to 1986.She began a ministry at Providence Retirement Home in New Albany in 1987 and in 2007, she returned to the Motherhouse. She was a huge fan of football and opera....

...August 22, 1991, and final vows on July 20, 1996. She has ministered as a high school teacher, as well as a social work case manager, consumer service coordinator and as an office manager. Currently, Sister Doreen ministers as the Associate Director and Office Manager for the Missions Office of the Diocese of San Diego. Sister Doreen’s favorite food is spicy noodles and Thai curries. She enjoys classical and instrumental music and is a huge fan of dogs, especially beagles....

...of Padua School in Gardena, California, for 10 years. Following 21 years in California, she ministered as Administrator of Retired Sisters in Owens Hall at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, before teaching theology at Guerin Prep High School. Sister Kay is a beloved fan of the Indianapolis Colts and her grand-nephew played tight end for the squad. She is also happy to be home. “At this time in my life, being back home again in Indiana is a gift to me,” she said....

...and also earned a master’s degree in education from Indiana State University. Her first teaching ministry came in 1949 at St. Clement, Lansdowne, Maryland. Sister Maureen Ann also taught at schools in Indiana, North Carolina, Illinois and Texas, for a total of 47 years. She returned to the Woods in 1997, but spent the next 21 years with a ministry of driving. Sister Maureen Ann was a big fan of sports, especially Notre Dame football and her beloved Chicago Cubs....

...St. Rose School in Chelsea, Massachusetts for 23 years. She returned home to the Woods in 2018. Sister Andre said she was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching the Chicago Cubs and New England Patriots. Sister Andre Panepinto Complete Ministry In Illinois: Teacher, Maternity BVM, Chicago (1965-68); Teacher, Immaculate Heart, Galesburg (1968-72, Teacher, Costa Catholic, Galesburg (1972-74); Teacher/Principal, Costa Catholic, Galesburg (19787-80); Principal, St. Dennis, Lockport (1980-87); Convent Service, River Grove (2015-18). In Indiana: Director of the Learning Resource...

...the Homeless. Sister Ann Paula is a fan of Notre Dame football and she enjoys swimming. “My retirement at the Woods is everything I dreamed about after the adjustment phase,” Sister Ann Paula said. “Sisters are much more open and loving. Just had the most wonderful birthday with so many acts of love from all my friends.” Sister Ann Paula Pohlman Complete Ministry In Massachusetts: Teacher, St. Polycarp, Somerville (1955-56). In Illinois: Teacher, Maternity BVM, Chicago (1956-59); Teacher, St. Mel-Holy...

...big fan of the Chicago Cubs and loves turtle sundaes. Complete list of ministries Illinois: Teacher, Immaculate Heart, Galesburg (1958-67) Teacher, St. Athanasius, Evanston (1967-69) Teacher/Principal, Immaculate Heart, Galesburg (1969-72) Teacher, Costa Catholic, Galesburg (1972-73) Teacher, St. Dennis, Lockport (1973-74) Teacher, St. Mary-Sacred Heart, Joliet (1974-78) Cross-Graded Classes-Intermediate Grades, St. Mary-Sacred Heart, Joliet (1978-79) Teacher, Romeo Blanchette, Joliet (1979-80) School Clerk, Providence, New Lenox (1980-82) Assistant Teacher, Trinity School for the Intellectually Disabled (1982-85) Teacher, Trinity School for the Intellectually...

...communications and development director of the Mission Advancement office. Sister Dawn has also ministered as communications and media coordinator for the Office of Catholic Education at the Archdiocese of Chicago, and in various other communications roles. Currently, Sister Dawn is a member of the Congregation’s Leadership Team, having been elected in 2011 and re-elected in 2016 to serve as General Superior. She began her second term as General Superior in 2021. She is a huge fan of the Chicago Cubs....

Note: The following is the reflection General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski, SP, provided for the Silver Jubilee celebration on Saturday, August 19, honoring Sisters Anji Fan and Sue Paweski for 25 years as Sisters of Providence. It seems to me that there is no better way to mark this silver jubilee celebration of Sisters Anji Fan and Susan Paweski than to use the words of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin that they themselves chose to have read to us this afternoon....

...day. For this is the will of my Father, that everyone who sees the Son and believes in him may have eternal life, and I shall raise him on the last day.” Reflection This week, the Roman Catholic Church “interrupts “Ordinary Time to embrace the significance of The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls). This remembrance is celebrated annually on November 2 and is based on the doctrine that the souls of the faithful, which at death are...

...very faithful to Him even during those days of trial. Continue to be faithful yourself, my dear child.” – Saint Mother Theodore Guerin • How do I discern what is mine to bear? • How do I remain faithful in those days when the burden is unenjoyable and hard to carry? Tuesday, March 21 “So let our sacrifice be in your presence today as we follow you unreservedly; for those who trust in you cannot be put to shame. And...

On Sunday, June 25, 2017, Sister Dina Bato professed perpetual vows of poverty, chastity and obedience as a Sister of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sisters Anna Fan and Tracey Horan professed their first vows as Sisters of Providence for one year. We are so blessed! Sister Dina Bato, who is making perpetual vows, listens to Sister Dawn’s reflection. Sisters Tracey Horan and Anna Fan, who are making first vows, listen to Sister Dawn’s reflection. Sisters Tracey Horan and Anna Fan,...