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Reflection and prayer for Black History Month
...fresh perspective? How can I tap into this deep well of our American heritage? Surely the exuberant rhythms of the African American worship style would help cut me loose from my settled thoughts. Maybe I could attend a Sunday service with a Black congregation. Just to get started, I searched out a YouTube recording. Even remotely it sure helps to “get down” as a way to raise up. It’s worth a try. I’ve incorporated these stories and music styles into...
Sister Mary Adrian Jaroch
...casino. Her favorite dessert on such occasions was a flaming cherries jubilee. She was also proud of her Polish heritage and celebrated it with others when she could. Our Polish General Superior, Sister Dawn Tomaszewski, often greeted Mary Adrian with the three words she knew in Polish. As a very early riser, Mary Adrian would make the morning coffee for the house. One former sister-housemate recalled getting up earlier than usual (for her), going to the fairly dark kitchen and...
Newsnotes: winter 2019 updates from the Sisters of Providence
...classes for two weeks, which helped her understand the language even more. The scholarship awarded to Sister Joni — totaling $5,000 — also offered her an opportunity to learn more about her heritage. “Having the ability to read and write Spanish helps me to reach out to those in the Hispanic community,” Sister Joni said. Fall Farm Day Lots of friends, both old and new, enjoyed sunny hayrides, arts and crafts, visits with the alpacas and more during our first-ever...
Sister Ann Renee Maxwell
...heritage the kingdom prepared for you since the foundation of the world. For I was hungry and you fed me, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was sick and you cared for me, I was ignorant and you instructed me, I was sad and you consoled me, for when you did it to the least of my brothers and sisters, you did it to me,’” concluded Sister Mary Pat. The Mass of Christian Burial for Sister Ann...
Sister Rosemary Rafter (formerly Sister Rose Claire)
...places; I have a goodly heritage. I bless God who gives me counsel; in the night my heart also instructs me. I keep God ever before me. Because God is at my side, I shall not be moved. Therefore my heart is glad, and my soul rejoices; my body also rests secure. For you do not give me up to Sheol or let your faithful one see the Pit. You show me the path of life. In your presence there...
Celebrate Foundation Day with the Sisters of Providence
The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, are inviting persons of all faith traditions to join them in celebrating their Foundation Day. A special Mass, will take place at 11 a.m., on Wednesday, Oct. 22, in the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, located 10 minutes northwest of downtown Terre Haute. Join the sisters as they recognize their heritage and honor the day Saint Mother Theodore Guerin – foundress of the Sisters of Providence – and her...
August 24, 2025: Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
...getting through the narrow gate and sitting at that banquet table. However, I dare not be complacent about it either. My faith heritage, religious affiliation and a “Sister” title are not enough. Parts of me are still locked up and waiting for God’s healing presence. Perhaps you can identify with this need. Kevin, once regarded as one of the last and the least, reminded me to pray for each another. Maybe that tall, dark and handsome young man is still...
Sisters of Providence Foundation Day Mass
October 22, 2025 at 11:00 am – 12:00 pm EDT Church of the Immaculate Conception 1 Sisters of Providence Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN 47876 Sisters of Providence Free The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, invite persons of all faith traditions to join them in celebrating their Foundation Day with a special Mass, scheduled for 11 a.m., on Wednesday, Oct. 22, in the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Join the sisters as they recognize their heritage and...
Then and Now: Remembering Our High School Days
...of our woodland – the culture and heritage of Mother Theodore became our own foundation. And as we now know about trees, our roots intertwined so that like trees in a woodland we have connections of care for one another. That way, through the years we still can come together and find no distance between us,” Mary Jean said. Barbara Kovats Tuttle receiving a crown. Pat Atwood Annee (class of 1964) shared, “Truthfully, it occurred to me during the reunion...
Recognizing the Feast Day of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini
...main altar a giant portrait of Mother Cabrini as she was popularly called. The church was filled with all sorts of people, many if not most, appeared to be immigrants of Italian heritage. That day has been burned into my memory. It sparked in me an interest in Mother Cabrini. Since I became a woman religious myself in 1955, I have learned a great deal about the establishment of ministries of service and their impact on people of faith and...
Sisters of Providence Foundation Day Mass
...celebrating their Foundation Day with a special mass, scheduled for 11 a.m., on Tuesday, Oct. 22, in the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski Join the sisters as they recognize their heritage and honor the day Saint Mother Theodore Guerin — foundress of the Sisters of Providence — and her five companions first set foot upon the soil at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods on Oct. 22, 1840. For more information, call 812-535-2952 or email provctr@spsmw.org....
Oral history: Sister Joyce Brophy, inspiring confidence in others
...concerns which led to a plan being struck with the town to provide free public transportation to the school for students. “I think it is my Irish heritage. When I get worked up about something I go to Chapel. I say, ‘Okay, Lord. You got me into this. It’s your job to help me work it out, Providence of God.’” If something bad was there, something good would always come along. Being an administrator, a supervisor, a leader in any...