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Sisters serving their country
...called to serve in military hospitals in Indianapolis and Vincennes during the five-year feud. Sisters Mary Rose, St. Felix, Sophie, Athanasius, Eugenia, Mary Frances and Matilda are all buried in the convent cemetery with tombstones reading, “U.S. Army Nurse Civil War.” Other Sisters of Providence have served their country during time of war, including: * Sister Francis de Lourdes Reilly – nurse during World War I (before entering the Congregation), * Sister Ruth Sondhaus – served in World War II...
Archives and the Civil War
The Sisters of Providence Archives has several historical documents and photos related to the Civil War. The Congregation, of course, provided nursing service at the Military Hospital in Indianapolis as well as the emergency hospital in Vincennes, Ind., during the conflict. Of the 11 sisters who served during the Civil War, our Archives has images of three sister-nurses: Sisters St. Felix Buchanan, Helena Burns and Henrietta MacKenzie. Every Memorial Day the Congregation recognizes all Sisters of Providence who served in...
‘Nuns of the Battlefield’
First published in 1927, “Nuns of the Battlefield” was written by Ellen Ryan Jolly. In this book, the author gives a description of the women religious congregations that provided medical aid during the Civil War. Many of these religious congregations actually provided nursing skills on the battlefield while others, like the Sisters of Providence, provided medical assistance in military hospitals and prisons. Below are a couple of entries in the chapter about the Sisters of Providence: First entry “Of course,...
Tribute to sisters in Vincennes
Two Sisters of Providence took charge of the emergency hospital in Vincennes, Ind. From time to time, The Vincennes Weekly Sun ran articles on the emergency hospital in that city. Much of the praise for this medical facility was directed toward Sisters St. Felix Buchanan and Sophie Glenn and Dr. Baty, who was head of the hospital. From the July 4, 1862, issue: Article headline: Vincennes Military Hospital “This institution, under the superintendence of Dr. Baty, is a model of...
Miracle Home: A Holistic Care Service Center for Long-Term Care
...to show love for humankind. Miracle Home has been providing excellent service for the neighborhood, especially in Taishan County. Through our loving care and services, the elderly and the family members’ quality of life have improved and the families have become more at home and happier. We have received much gratitude from the families who receive our day care services as well as our home care and the meals on wheels. Miracle Home’s services have been highly recognized and appreciated...
Sisters of Providence celebrate Senior Jubilees
...New Lenox: Teacher, Providence High School (1975-76), Chicago Heights, Illinois: Chemist, Silliker Laboratories (1976-77), Chicago: Teacher, St. Joseph High School (1977-78), Chicago: Office Supervisor, Putman Publishing Co. (1978-80), Prospects Heights, Illinois: Computer Programmer/Analyst, Household Finance Corporation (1980-87), Wilmette, Illinois: Parish Business Manager, St. Francis Xavier Parish (1987-88), Romeoville, Illinois: Assistant Manager of Religious Medical Programs, Christian Brothers Services (1988-96), and Romeoville: Director of Systems and Services, Christian Brothers Services (1996-2009). 70-year Jubilarians Sister Laurette Bellamy Sister Laurette Bellamy is a...
Dorothy Gartland
...BVM, Chicago (1986-2007); Work on behalf of Disappeared of Guatemala, Chicago (1987-90); Guatemalan Solidary Group: “FINDING,” Chicago (1990-97); Youth Services Coordinator, Providence Family Services, Chicago (1997-2007); Volunteer, After School Homework Program, Providence Family Services (2007-18); Interfaith Post-Detention Accompaniment Network, Chicago (2013-18). In Indiana: Teacher, St. Malachy, Brownsburg (1957-59); Teacher/Principal, Assumption, Evansville (1959-63); Teacher/Principal, St. Joseph, Hammond (1963-68); Teacher, St. Joseph, Hammond (1968-69); Residential Services, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2018-23); Prayer for Justice Issues, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2024-25)....
Sisters of Providence celebrating Jubilees
...Heart, Galesburg, Ill. (1958-67), Teacher, St. Athanasius, Evanston, Ill. (1967-69), Teacher/Principal, Immaculate Heart, Galesburg (1969-72), Teacher, Costa Catholic, Galesburg (1972-73), Teacher, St. Dennis, Lockport, Ill. (1973-74), Teacher, St. Mary-Sacred Heart, Joliet (1974-79), Teacher, Romeo Blanchette, Joliet (1979-80), School Clerk, Providence, New Lenox, Ill. (1980-82), Assistant Teacher, Trinity School, New Lenox (1982-85), Teacher, Trinity School, New Lenox (1985-86), Secretary, St. Dennis, Lockport (1986-97), Convent Service/Tutor, greater Chicago area (1998-2008), Convent Service, River Grove, Ill. (2008-18), and Convent Service, Northlake, Ill. (2018-20)....
Trusting Providence in Service: My Mission Experience at Miracle Home
My first Sisters of Providence mission experience took place at Miracle Home in Taishan District, New Taipei City, Taiwan. Founded in 2000 by the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, under the leadership of Sister Delan Ma, SP, and now directed by Sister Rose Chiu, SP, this ministry embodies a quiet yet profound witness to compassionate service. Sister Jessica (left) and Sister Rose (center) enjoying a snack with Sister Theresa Wang, MSP. During my time there, I was blessed...
West Terre Haute, Indiana
Services in West Terre Haute, Indiana Are you a resident of West Terre Haute in Vigo County, Indiana in need of basic services in your community? Providence Food Pantry The Connecting Link The Helping Hands The Connecting Link Location 830 W. National Ave West Terre Haute, IN 47885 812.533.4403 More information Contact Sister Dorothy Rasche, SP Join Connecting Link for a Job Fair! Looking for your next career opportunity? Connect with West Terre Haute and local employers at our Job...
Sister Ann Paula Pohlman
Sister Ann Paula Pohlman passed away on Tuesday, June 2, at Union Hospital. She was 90-years-old and had been a Sister of Providence for 73 years. Funeral services for Sister Ann Paula will take place on Monday, June 22, and Tuesday, June 23, at the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. A Wake will take place from 3:30-4:30 p.m., on Monday, June 22, with Vesper Services at 4:30 p.m. An additional Wake will take place from 10-11 a.m.,...
Sister Eileen Rose Bonner
...peaceful she was during her last hours. And so, Eileen Rose Rita Bonner, gentle woman, quiet light, thank you for sharing all of who you were with us and now rest in eternal love. Funeral Information Funeral services for Sister Eileen Rose took place Wednesday, May 20, and Thursday, May 21, in the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. A Wake took place from 3:30-4:30 p.m., on Wednesday, May 20, with Vesper Services at 4:30 p.m. An additional...