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Oral history: Sister Patricia Geis, a life of adventures and little ones
...which Patty replied, “I’m not entering your community. I’m entering Sisters of Providence.” Sister Patty works with a child in 1984. “Put yourself gently into the hands of Providence.” Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Entering religious life “It’s something, to know what you want to do when you’re 17.” It was time. In her heart Patricia Jane Geis knew it was time to enter a religious community. Patty’s beloved Uncle Stanley drove her to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods on July 21, 1952. Her...
Season of Creation 2022: Most Important Actions We Can All Do
...us here and now, in ways that are dear to us and relevant to our lives today … And then we start to look for solutions, like reducing food waste and eating more plants, biking or walking. Then people will feel empowered and keep pushing for more change.” Resources for Talking about Climate Change Katherine Hayho’s TED talk: The most important thing you do to fight climate change: talk about it More video links from Katherine Hayhoe Pal Hawken, in...
Reflections from the 2018 Golden/Silver Jubilee Celebration
...you seek me with all your heart, I will let you find me,” says our Provident God. It is the kind of obedience that put our Saint Mother Theodore in that stagecoach on her way to an unknown future in the midst of a forest. It is the kind of obedience that led the laborers of our Gospel story into the vineyard. It is the kind of obedience that all of us Sisters, Providence Associates, former band members, family and...
Elegance on display: Saint Mary-of-the-Woods added to National Register of Historic Places
Western Regional Office for Indiana Landmarks representative Tommy Kleckner (left) with SP General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College President Dr. Dottie King. When Tommy Kleckner stepped foot on the hallowed grounds of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, he couldn’t believe his eyes. Tommy had just started working in the Western Regional Office for Indiana Landmarks. His then-superior took him to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods to take a look at the architecture. The classical and renaissance styles, the Beaux-Arts designs of the buildings,...
In the Pope’s Presence
...worked with while she was at the school, and • Sister Lawrence Ann said after Sen. Donnelly escorted her to the balcony area where she see Pope Francis depart, she met Father John I. Jenkins, who is president of the University of Notre Dame. Sen. Donnelly is a graduate of Notre Dame and Sister Lawrence Ann also attended the school. Sister Lawrence Ann said she was pleased to hear Pope Francis acknowledged the more than 50,000 sisters in the United...
August 11, 2024: Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
...challenges me to reflect on what is in my own heart. What misplaced certitudes do I hold on to that blind me to accept what Jesus’ true mission is and what my part in fulfilling his mission is? About what do I grumble, especially in a quiet, low manner, so as to not draw attention to my behavior? Do I dare give the Holy Spirit access to my heart so that I can respond to God’s call to me to...
Sister Jeanette Marie Lucinio
Current ministry: Director of Catechumenate, Sacred Heart Parish, Palos Hills, Ill. Years in the Congregation: 53 years My best friend says: I make everyone feel welcome No telling what spark one nice, well-intentioned smile might kindle in the human spirit. Just ask Sister Jeanette Lucinio what one smile did for her. “I was first attracted to the Sisters of Providence when I saw them at Mass in my home parish of St. Francis Xavier in Wilmette (Ill.), I was attracted...
Seeking something more with the Sisters of Providence
...College. She said she is inspired by Saint Mother Theodore Guerin and other loving and caring Woods graduates and is here to share and learn. Providence Associate candidates, from left, Patricia Grim and Katherine Simons Parvin chat with Providence Associate Vonda Monts at orientation in November. Another is an alum of Sisters of Providence schools in Indianapolis and social justice has always been a part of who she was. She said she feels called home by Saint Mother Theodore Guerin....
Sister Doreen Lai
...“I don’t know what it is, but the way you hold my little grandson is different from the other teachers.” Then she reached out and touched my SP cross. “You wear this white cross of your God. I do not know who this God is, but there is a special love in your heart.” Prayer is part of everyday life at St. Theresa’s. Though most of the teachers are not Christians, they join in our prayers and are happy to...
A Reflection for Foundation Day
...Doorways Different scenes But in the heart Of things stand united A Congregation’s beliefs Celebrated over and over Especially October’s Remembering of seedlings Now deep roots. Our Guerin woman’s dream Held a place for you and me And the yet to arrive A community of as many us As leaves are to the trees. A creation God calls, Good A foundation we call, Providence I wonder if she sleeps Or waits for each reunion. I know her heart watches....
Artifacts of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
Watch Mother Theodore’s trunk Statues Mother Theodore’s journal Crucifixes & rosaries One says, “This crucifix was carefully kept with envelopes and packets containing what may be first class relics of Mother Theodore. It is probable that is associated in some way with Mother Theodore.” The Seven Dolor Beads were given by Mother Theodore to Eugenia Doyle’s mother. They were returned to St. Mary’s after the death of the latter. Lizzie Weisert’s sketchbook “This album was brought to St. Rose among...
Sister Patricia McIntyre (formerly Sister Elaine)
...here. She has used book displays for book exchange. Now so many overlooked books are being checked out. We are using classroom collections of the periodicals for better readership. I could not ask for a better assistant.” One adjective that did not apply to quiet Patty was “timid.” No timid person would pursue certification in a Clinical Pastoral Education program. Anyone who has pursued and achieved the certification will say it is not for the “faint of heart.” It includes...