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Sisters of Providence react with prayer, advocacy to federal executions in Terre Haute

...are, from left, Sisters Anji Fan, Mary Montgomery, Jeanne Hagelskamp and Barbara Battista Death Penalty Action co-director Abraham Bonowitz (left) speaks to the media during a July 6 press conference along with (from left) Sister Barbara Battista, Karen Burkhart and Sylvester Edwards. Sister Paula Damiano (front) speaks to members of the media during a July 13 federal execution press conference. Behind include (from left) Arthur Feinsod, Karen Burkhart and Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp. Sister Mary Montgomery speaks with Franciscan Brother Ian...

Sister Loretta Maureen Gansemer

...and Eleanor and your families. Having met the Sisters of Providence at St. Joseph’s parish in Hawthorne, Loretta entered the Congregation in January 1949. In September 1950, she was diagnosed with a grave heart illness, which required major surgery of her aorta, at which time she returned to her California home. After successful surgery and recuperation, she returned to her beloved St. Mary’s and received the habit in August 1951. The greatest joy of her heart always was to say...

Sister Sue Pietrus

...ever. At the heart of all of these accomplishments was Sue’s great heart, an extravagant heart that showered you with love as well as “stuff.” There were gifts bags full of candy and who knows what else for all occasions for the chorale, for her students, for her family, for her LGU, for the guard at the front gate and for all the godchildren and adopted nieces and nephews of her life. When she went on vacation with the Tomaszewski...

Sister Lois Ann Stoiber

...Ministry In Indiana: Teacher, St. John the Baptist School, Fort Wayne (1948-52); Teacher, St. Patrick School, Indianapolis (1952-53); Teacher, St. Jude School, Fort Wayne (1953-58); Prayer, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2020-2023). In Illinois: Teacher, Immaculate Heart School, Galesburg (1958-67); Teacher, St. Athanasius School, Evanston (1967-69); Teacher/Principal, Immaculate Heart School, Galesburg (1969-72); Teacher, Costa Catholic School, Galesburg (1972-73); Teacher, St. Dennis School, Lockport (1973-74); Teacher, St. Mary-Sacred Heart School, Joliet (1974-79); Teacher, Romeo Blanchette School, Joliet (1979-80); School Clerk, Providence High School, New...

Sister Kathleen on the pages of Rolling Stone magazine

...time, the Vatican spokespersons and some of the United States Cardinals were probably the ones who prompted or promoted the investigation,” she said. “They were critical of sisters who were doing social justice work. “That was the environment in which this magazine wanted to do the article, on a variety of sisters who were doing social justice work.” After the Rolling Stone article was published, the sisters received so much support, Sister Kathleen said. “I think for the most part,...

Sister Ann Jeanette Gootee

...for Sacred Heart Province. Sister Ann Casper recalled that she was such a gentle person and sensitive to the needs of others, so she was perfect as a Councilor for Sacred Heart Province here at the Motherhouse, where she ministered so closely with sisters retired and/or in ill health. With her degree in social work, one of her responsibilities as Provincial Councilor was to our sisters in health care. Ann poured her heart into this ministry, initiating a pastoral care...

Saint Mother Theodore’s Feast Day Reflection

...and elaborate beauty of God. I believe, in other words, that her heart rested in the providence of God; her heart poured itself out on others’ behalf – especially on behalf of her sisters; her heart found solace and restoration here at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, where she beheld the face of God in natural and human wonders. For you, in what treasure or treasures did Mother Theodore place her heart? For you, what treasures purified her heart so completely that she...

Sister Constance Kramer (formerly Sister Marita)

...hear you. When you search for me, you will find me; if you seek me with all of your heart, I will let you find me, says our God. This scripture, chosen by Sister Connie Kramer as the first reading at Mass, certainly describes the faith life of this remarkable woman who throughout her whole life, sought God with all her heart. About five years ago, Sister Connie asked me to give her commentary. I readily agreed and was not...

Swope to display art by Sisters of Providence

“Desert Winds,” by Sister Rita Ann Roethele. Just a little more than a year ago, the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods began making preparations for their 175th anniversary. As discussions took place, the committee tasked with setting up the celebration began conversing about the possibility of displaying various artistic pieces of many sisters, specifically at the Swope Art Museum, 25 S. 7th St., Terre Haute. “This would be an opportunity for people to see the work that we have,”...

Political Engagement Committee: Our Platform

...for Earth through sustainable agricultural practices, and We support reforestation and ecological restoration. For each of these platforms tenets, greater detail and links to supporting articles are listed below: We support the Green New Deal as evidenced by: Support of a robust 10-year mobilization of effort to attain 100 percent clean, renewable, zero-emission electricity and new zero emissions, Support of equitable climate solutions that ensure that renewable energy must be accessible and affordable to all, Support for clean transportation that...

Metanoia: A Change of Heart

...for the sake of saying we did it. And Jesus tells us that giving from our excess does not assure us of reward. Jesus asks us to be transformed, to be changed into his likeness for our own sake and the sake of the world. Metanoia is a change of heart. It can start with Lent. We can begin to feel contrition, empathy, the longing for a deeper relationship with our Creator. But a true conversion of heart is the...