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Sister Betty Donoghue (formerly Sister Clare Patrice)
...group. Some of Lorrie’s memories of Betty are as follows: “Her kindness was evident over the last 35-plus years at the many cards, articles, and well wishes I received from her. This included birthday cards, Christmas Cards, Congratulation Cards, and articles she thought I might like, and ones that supported me in my work life, married life, and motherhood. Her influence in my life was that of a woman behind the scenes. The love and acceptance I felt from her...
Sister Mary Roger Madden
...“telling others.” Whether writing, speaking, or in prayer, the focus of her being was an attempt to articulate the faith she held so deeply in her mind and in her heart, wrote Providence Associate Cynthia Ann MacWhorter in her commentary – delivered by Sister Janice Smith – for Sister Mary Roger Madden, who passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. She was 102-years-old and had been a Sister of Providence for almost 83 years. Sister Janice...
Season of Creation 2022: Eco-Spirituality
...in our spiritual life. Watch a meditative video or film and be touched by our God’s magnificent creation. Or read one of the articles or books listed. Consider the questions posed by Sister Caroljean in the National Catholic Reporter article. Is my concept of God and my prayer life stagnant or dynamic? How do we appreciate all of creation and take action to preserve it? Choose an action based on the videos or articles or books and act upon it....
Language of the heart
I can express it only to God, Who understands the language of the heart.
Smile for the camera!
...found in ministry at the SPRED Chapel or across the street at the administration building, located at the intersection of Lowe Avenue and 30th Street in Chicago. Nestled in the Bridgeport neighborhood, the three-story chapel houses a surprising collection of original art, primarily sculptures. We felt as though we were touring an art museum as we walked through the chapel, sanctuary, kitchen, classrooms and hallways. We learned the public art sculptures depicting various scenes with the apostles, as well as...
Sister Carolyn Glynn (formerly Sister John Michael)
...and co-worker Sister Teresa Costello, she ministered to Hispanic populations, including migrants and farm workers, for nearly 20 years. She said of this ministry, “Although I have enjoyed all of my ministries through the years, this work was especially dear to my heart.” She also had a special place in her heart for the homeless and the hungry. Throughout her life as family member, teacher, ministry associate and friend, Carolyn blazed a path of love and service. Sister Marianne Ridgell...
Reflections for Foundation Day 2020
...so very rich! This year my heart was particularly drawn to the promise of “HOPE”! The prophet Jeremiah tells us that … God has plans for us, plans for our welfare and not for harm … to give us a future with hope! Jesus suggests that we are “not to worry about our lives … instead strive for the reign of God. In preparation for our Oct./Nov. LGU we are all invited to read the article by Sister Teresa Maya...
Advent 2019: All are welcome or How do we make room in the inn?
...we always have room for each other in the inn of our hearts. And with one heart, we will have the courage and strength to extend a radical welcome to those most in need. That is my Advent prayer for each of us. Lovingly in Providence, Sister Dawn Tomaszewski, SP *The term “radical welcome” was used by Anthony Gittens, CSSp, in the article from his book on interculturality that we read in preparation for our Annual Meeting this past June....
Your support brought Monte the Alpaca special care he needed
...was going, Iggy being with him was the obvious choice. Medical staff and students check Monte’s heart murmur before surgery. That’s Monte’s pal Iggy at back offering some support. Monte had been born with a heart murmur. So before surgery he had to have a cardiology consultation to be sure he could withstand surgery and anesthesia. This was another opportunity for students to come in and observe this on an alpaca, which is not a common livestock animal for students...
Oral history: Sister Joyce Brophy, inspiring confidence in others
...1959-65, Principal Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Sisters of Providence Mistress of Postulants, 1965-68 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Sisters of Providence Director of Scholastics, 1968-69 St. Agnes, Chicago, Illinois, 1969, Teacher Grade 8 St. Genevieve, Chicago, Illinois, 1969-1971, Principal Immaculate Heart of Mary, Galesburg, Illinois, 1971-72, Principal Costa Catholic, Galesburg, Illinois, 1972-79, Principal/Administrator Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Assistant Vice President for Development, 1980-82 University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana, Religious Leaders Program, 1982-83 Catholic Schools Office, Joliet, Illinois, 1983-84, Educational Consultant Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Provincial, Sacred Heart...
Sister Patricia Linehan
...Coordinator of St. Ann’s Clinic in Terre Haute, preparing for its opening beginning in 1996 and then serving as administrator of the clinic from 1997 to 2002. Sister Pat was a creative woman with considerable artistic talent. Following her ministry at St. Ann’s Clinic, she studied photography at Indiana State University, earning a master’s of fine arts degree. Among her creations are a great variety of greeting cards and post cards depicting scenes of the Woods. Many of her photographs...
History of devotion to Our Lady of Providence
...stirred deep emotions in those who have sought the help and comfort of Mary. Indeed, a calendar from St. Martin Church, Washington, D.C., best expresses this sentiment: “Wonderful though this picture may be as a work of art, it is still more wonderful as a work of religion; it breathes the very atmosphere of religion; it is a model of religious art. Its beauty as a work of art serves only to deepen its appeal as a work of religion.”...