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...27 years at schools in Indianapolis and Illinois. She also served as a pastoral associate at St. Dennis in Lockport, Ill., and at Assumption Parish, Coal City, Ill. She returned home to the Woods in 1998 but continued to volunteer in many ministries, including Providence Food Pantry, the Wabash Valley Health Center and Educational Family Services. She also found time to minister in prayer with inmates at the federal prison. She was known for her deep, lasting and loyal friendships....

...90 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 71 years. Sister Eleanor entered the Congregation on July 20, 1942. She professed first and final vows on Aug. 15, 1943 and 1945, respectively. She ministered as a teacher, principal and volunteer in schools in Illinois, Indiana, Oklahoma, Massachusetts, Maryland and Washington, D.C. Sister Eleanor enjoyed listening to music and challenging her mind with crossword puzzles. She would have told you that her favorite food was “hot French fries.”...

...vows on Jan. 23, 1952. She began a ministry as a cook in the priest’s house at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods in 1947, a ministry she would maintain for 22 years. She also ministered as a cook at Ladywood and St. Agnes, Indianapolis, Marywood (Evanston, Illinois), and Marywood (Anaheim, California). In addition, for 15 years, she ministered in housekeeping and food service at Providence Retirement Home in New Albany, Indiana. Sister Ann Clement received her GED 44 years after entering the Congregation....

...St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Bensenville, Illinois, and as an instructor and staffer in the Office of International Affairs at Providence University in Taiwan. Prior to joining our Mission Advancement team, Sister Editha ministered as our Director of Vocations. Sister Editha said she enjoys classical music to “relax” and Filipino Folk music to “be energized.” She added her favorite food is Filipino Pinakbet. Sister Editha celebrated her 50 year jubilee in 2017. Read more story Sister Editha shared about her life....

...Sister Dorothy added her favorite food was shrimp. Sister Dorothy Gartland (formerly Sister Margaret Eugene) Complete Ministry In Washington, D.C.: Teacher, St. Ann (1950-53). In Illinois: Teacher, Immaculate Conception, Chicago (1953-55); Teacher, St. Leo, Chicago (1955-57); Teacher, St. Mel, Chicago (1969-74); Social Concerns Director, 8th Day Center for Peace and Justice, Chicago (1974-76); Social Justice Minister, 8th Day Center for Peace and Justice (1976-86); Teacher, Maternity BVM, Chicago (1986-2007); Work on behalf of Disappeared of Guatemala, Chicago (1987-90); Guatemalan Solidary...

...Jude Catholic School in Indianapolis. Currently, Sister James Michael ministers in outreach ministry. “I have lived by the words of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, ‘Love the children first, then teach them,’” Sister James Michael said. She is a fan of Notre Dame football and her favorite music is the Notre Dame Victory March. “It always brings on a smile and a cheer,” she said. Sister James Michael added her favorite food is pasta. Sister James Michael said she is left-handed...

...August 22, 1991, and final vows on July 20, 1996. She has ministered as a high school teacher, as well as a social work case manager, consumer service coordinator and as an office manager. Currently, Sister Doreen ministers as the Associate Director and Office Manager for the Missions Office of the Diocese of San Diego. Sister Doreen’s favorite food is spicy noodles and Thai curries. She enjoys classical and instrumental music and is a huge fan of dogs, especially beagles....

...member of her family to enter the Congregation – her great-great-aunt Sister Sympharosa Fischer – came while the last of Mother Theodore’s companions was still living. Other family members to be sisters included Sister Mathilda Mundy and Sister Helena Renner, her great-aunt and her father’s first cousin, respectively. Sister Mary said she is a “great lover of nature and the simple things of life!” She also enjoys a variety of foods from different cultures and “thoroughly enjoys cooking and baking.”...

...Catherine School in Indianapolis. Here is Sister Florence’s complete ministry: Sister Florence North (formerly Sister Thomas Ann) Complete Ministry In Indiana: Teacher, St. Thomas Aquinas, Indianapolis (1946-50); Teacher, St. Catherine, Indianapolis (1950-51); Teacher, St. Catherine, Indianapolis (1951-52); Volunteer – Woods Day Care/Pre-School, Providence Food Pantry, Helping Hands, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods/West Terre Haute (2010-18); ESL Teacher, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods/West Terre Haute (2014-18); Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Shrine/Church of the Immaculate Conception Docent, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2010-18); ESL Teacher, Shrine and Church Docent, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods...

...English Language classes at Providence University for two years. She was the Director of Mission Novices for the Congregation. Her favorite food is steamed blue shell crabs from Maryland with “Maryland Silver Corn-on-the-Cob, Eastern Shore watermelon and a good cold beer during the summer in Baltimore.” She also enjoys watching the Baltimore Orioles and actually caught a fly ball once at a night game. Currently, she works in prison ministry with inmates at the United States Penitentiary in Terre Haute....

...Anthony, Indianapolis (164-70); Teacher, All Saints, Indianapolis (1970-71); Teacher/Librarian, St. Charles, Peru (1973-75); Bookkeeper/Adult Education Teacher, United Southside Community Organization, Indianapolis (1975-83); Pastoral Associate, St. Patrick/Holy Rosary Parish, Indianapolis (1983-93); Director of Activity Department, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1994-96); Coordinator of Activities, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2006-14); Volunteer, Helping Hands/Providence Food Pantry, West Terre Haute (2014-17); Residential Services, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2014-18); Prayer, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2018-2021). In Maryland: Teacher, St. Clement, Lansdowne (1971-73)....

...St. Ann Clinic/Wabash Valley Health Center for seven years. She currently ministers as account manager for the Congregation. Sister Beth said her favorite food is white cake with buttercream icing from Baesler’s Market, as well as enjoying Mexican cuisine, hamburgers, hot dogs, shrimp and veggies – all on the grill. Musically, she enjoys Soundscapes/relaxation music, in addition to Adele, One Republic and Daughtry. Sister Beth also likes to play cards and board games and loves to visit with family and...