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Sister Camille Neubauer (formerly Sister Jude)
...eighth grade, was taking lessons. Mrs. Neubauer explained that she didn’t realize children that young could take lessons. So, at the age of 6, Camille began piano lessons, leading to a lifelong love for music. Following grade school, Camille went on to high school at Immaculata and the close relationship with the Sisters of Providence continued. Camille’s grandmother was living with the family at the time. One morning, Camille, who was then 16, entered the bedroom only to find that...
Oral History: Sister Carol Nolan
...(center) with her siblings, the late Sister Nancy (left) and the late Sister Lucille (right). Carol began piano lessons in elementary school. “There was a lady in town who charged 50 cents for lessons while the others charged 75 cents. I took lessons from the 50 cents lady because although during the Great Depression we were well off, after the depression we were poor. This lady taught the right hand and then the left hand, a terrible way to teach...
Saint Mother Theodore Guerin’s Story
...officer in the French Navy under Napoleon. He was often away at sea for long periods of time. Isabelle took care of the family by herself while her husband was away. She valued education and spent much of her time teaching young Anne-Therese and her siblings. These lessons in reading, writing and Scripture would serve her well throughout her life. When she wasn’t immersed in her studies, Anne-Therese enjoyed spending time outdoors. She would often play down by the seashore....
Meet some newer members
...in St. Louis. Entrance date and age at time: Sept. 21, 2021; 44 years old Education and work prior to entering: Bachelor of Arts in Sociology; Bachelor of Science in Social Work; ministered as a pastoral associate for the Immigrant & Refugee Ministry in St. Louis Education/ministries since joining: Volunteer at Food Pantry and Providence Health Care Interests and hobbies: crafts, puzzles and caring for indoor plants What attracted you to religious life with the Sisters of Providence? The charism...
A Silent Night
...How do we define compassion? When I turned to a Google search, this is what I found: “Compassion is a deep feeling of sympathy and sorrow for others’ suffering, combined with a strong desire to help alleviate it — moving beyond just empathy (feeling with) to action (acting for).” This small child lying in a manger showed us the way to compassion and love for others. But do we act on this lesson? How do we move beyond feeling to...
HOPE Winter 2026
...about the future of religious life. For the Sisters of Providence, the call is to “be and experience Providence in the broader world.” Seeds Sown: Former Students Remember Sisters of Providence Teachers Sister Janet Gilligan, SP, who ministers in the Congregation’s Archives Department, shares valuable lessons and treasured memories that many former students of Sisters of Providence teachers offered them in the classroom and beyond. Providence Associate Beverly Adams: How it Started “I learned to lean all my weight, no...
Sister Mary Catherine “Marikay” Duffy (formerly Sister Marie Michele)
...to say a few brief words – only to talk for nearly 30 minutes with a broad smile on her face the whole time.” Her niece Karen noted, “how proud the family was of their Aunt Mae.” She recalls that her “Aunt Mae, along with other sisters missioned in Peru, returned with pierced ears.” She also recalls as a youngster not being old enough to help with lessons at the Hispanic Education Center, but being satisfied to help out by...
Sister Eileen Dede (formerly Sister Anita Therese)
...said “School Principal,” so she wrote in the name of her school Principal, Sr. St. Gertrude. It never occurred to her that this was the line for the principal herself to sign. Not long after Eileen’s class was given a lesson on the sin of forgery and her application to the Juniorate was denied. She never knew if it was because of the “forgery” or because they wanted to test her vocation. So, after attending St. Patrick High School for...
Polyculture. Or How I Stopped Worrying and Now Embrace the Unpredictable
...wildlife damage (you never know what random year deer will decide they like to eat all your pepper plants), soilborne plant disease, or even staffing issues. You just hope its chard that fails, and not your best seller. Every year, I explain the above to our interns, who come to White Violet to learn about small-scale sustainable growing. I want them to know that it’s OK when not everything goes according to plan. But, I also always joke that I...
Sister Mary Cecile Grojean
...or lie, but because they arranged piano lessons for her, paying 50 cents for group lessons and then 75 cents for private lessons. The Grojean family is still close. Her sister, Frances, niece Mary Kay with her daughters, Bernadette and Rebecca, were frequent visitors here. In fact, several family members had planned to come to the Woods to visit Mary Cecile last weekend. They had to cancel because of the snow, but immediately rescheduled for next weekend. Instead, they are...
COVID-19: ‘Lessons’ Learned
As we continue adhering to social distancing and sheltering-in-place guidelines, we hear many stories of “lessons” learned. This blog is about a few things I’ve learned about our sisters’ food and beverage choices. Sister Ann Casper at the serving line. Taco Tuesday is always a favorite. Here at our Motherhouse, we have buffet meals, three times a day. We typically go through the buffet line on both sides, make our selections and take a place at a table with five...
Joan Zlogar
...High School, Washington (1973-74); Provincial Treasurer, St. Gabriel Province, Indianapolis (1978-85); Student/Administrative Assistant, Cathedral High School, Indianapolis (1985-86); Assistant Planned Giving Manager, Office of Congregational Advancement, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1997-1999); Planned Giving Manager/Coordinator of St. Columbkille Alumnae, Office of Congregational Advancement, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1999-2011); Volunteer, St. Ann Clinic, Union Hospital, Terre Haute (2012-13); Volunteer/Surgery Hostess, Wabash Valley Health Center, Union Hospital (2014-17); Volunteer/Receptionist, Union Hospital (2017-19); Prayer, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2019). She then became the assistant principal at Mother Theodore Guerin in...