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Get to know Sister Mary Mundy
...children who are filled with good humor and great antics. There really is a lot of laughter when we are together. When I am not at work or involved in ministry, you are most likely to find me … reading a good book, preparing meals for the week ahead, visiting with dear friends and family or taking a nap. On weekends I … love to work! I’m a Pastoral Associate and these can be some of my busiest days. On...
Looking at the life and ministry of Sister Miriam Patrice Donoghue
...Maryland, mainly educating eighth grade boys during that span. Sister Miriam Patrice ministered as principal at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Village School from 1956-60, and also as principal at St. Clement School, located in Lansdowne, Md., from 1968-69. In the commentary for her obituary, Sister Desiree Trainer (RIP) stated, “She was an excellent teacher, strict but sprinkling discipline with a dollop of wry humor. An undated photo of Sister Miriam Patrice Donoghue. “A sister friend remembers that Miriam taught her how to...
Sister Anita Bechert
...no matter what she did, she did it well. She was the kind of person who stuck to the letter of the law, yet, she had a great sense of humor and a dazzling smile. In 1985, Sister Anita spent a memorable year in the CREDO program at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington. It was during that Sabbatical that she had the unforgettable experience of the pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Sister Mary Moloney was on a pilgrimage at the...
Sister Ann Jeanette Gootee
...lovely, mischievous, a leader and a challenger, and as having a great sense of humor, said Sister Donna Butler in her commentary for Sister Ann Jeanette Gootee, who died Tuesday, January 16, 2018, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. She was 91 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 74 years. Margaret Jeanette was born on June 21, 1926, in Indianapolis, to Roy Gootee and Veda Pearl Owens. She is now united with her brother Robert, her twin brothers...
Sisters of Providence remember Archbishop Emeritus Daniel M. Buechlein
...me, the information we would need for our meeting with the cleric who would plan for the Canonization itself. He also suggested some information that we would need to plan our own celebration of the Canonization. He shared with us how happy he was to be the archbishop at this wonderful time in the history of the archdiocese. He, ever so gently and respectfully, with a touch of humor, noted that he hoped his support of the SPs and Mother Theodore...
Bonded with the Sisters of Providence as a Providence Associate
Bill Hughes shares his experience living out the Providence Associate relationship with the Sisters of Providence during their annual meeting. I do lots of reading. And I always read with a pencil or pen in hand to underline and to write in the margins — questions, my opinions, other resources, or just some humorous or “snarky” reactions I might wish to get off my chest. I was equipped like that when I read the Winter 2018 issue of HOPE magazine,...
Sister Terese Marie Havlik
...hose at them for a good watering when he realized just in time who they were.” Terese Marie had a good sense of humor. A photo in her file reveals her standing by the portrait of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin in Rome for the beatification. This note was on the back of the photo: “Proof that yours truly was in Rome and not vacationing elsewhere.” On the same questionnaire mentioned earlier, she wrote of Mother Theodore: “It was Mother Theodore’s...
Sister Louise Schroeder (formerly Sister Edward Louise)
...Lourdes Hall until 2015. She is remembered as a gentle, loving person with a delightful sense of humor. She always had a twinkle in her eye; she was always kind, concerned about people, easy to get along with, and nice to be around. She was patient in her dealings with others and generous with her energy and talents. When she worked with sisters in health care, she was always considerate of their needs, very patient, most helpful, and never annoyed...
Spirit in community: Providence Associate spring retreat 2019
...Associate Connie Schnapf greets another associate. Candle decorations help set the tone as sisters, associates and others come together to discuss care of Earth. Providence Associate Regina Hartman reflects. Retreat attendees enjoying Sister Dianne’s wisdom and humor. Providence Associate Maria Price laughs while talking with those at her table. Providence Associate Sandra Wickware joins Sister Helen Therese Conway in working on the puzzles during some down time in the retreat. Providence Associate Jeanie Fentz speaks with sisters and associates at...
Sister Cecilia Carter (formerly Sister Mary Cecilia)
...affection for cats who kill birds. She simply answered: “They both do what God created them to do.” Celia’s close friend, Kathy Stephens, called Celia a “gray shafted flicker.” Denise Wilkinson tells a story that illustrates Celia’s sense of humor with her ability to take life in stride. Celia had registered for a room in LeFer for the summer. She requested a bed board. Denise instructed the staff to be sure a bed board was in the room. Soon after...
Sister Michaela Galvin
...house. It was clear to them that her gruff exterior was simply a foil for her humor and wit. Always on the lookout for news to share about everyone’s comings and goings and plans, she could be counted on for lively conversation. Her election as part-time provincial councilor is evidence of their esteem, although the double responsibility required dividing her time between teaching and service to the sisters. When Immaculata principal Sister Mary Clare became ill, Michaela stepped up to...
Sister Eugene Francis Keaveney
...you.” Whether Sister Eugene Francis said these words or not, she certainly lived them. Sister Eugene Francis loved to have fun. She especially liked shopping, eating out and musicals, and thanks to some of her good friends, she got to see several, including “Cats” and “Evita.” Whenever there was a celebration of any kind for any of the sisters, she was there, often helping to prepare the party. She had a great sense of humor. While I was at St....