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Sister Charles Van Hoy helps children find success at EFS
...million dollars. In 2007 the Sisters’ Fund supported projects in 78 countries; nearly half of the total giving was awarded to educational projects. The one-on-one tutoring services provided by Educational/Family Services allow students individualized time with skilled teachers in a way that is not readily available in a classroom setting. And as all services are free, the programs are available to even the most needy. Seven retired sisters volunteer right now at Educational Family Services. Many have been doing this...
Sisters of Providence celebrate Senior Jubilees
...Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2012-14)’ Residential Service/Driver, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2014); Volunteer, Wabash Valley Health Center, Terre Haute (2014); Driver/Providence Spirituality & Conference Center switchboard/Residential Services, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2015-2020); Residential Services, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2020-21); Prayer, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2021-present). In Illinois: Teacher, St. Leo, Chicago (1959-62); Secretary, Ministry Resource Center, Inc., Chicago (1981-82); Programmer/Bookkeeper, Ministry Resource Center, Inc., Chicago (1982-87); Pastoral Associate, Queen of Apostles Parish, Riverdale (1987-98); Pastoral Associate, Assumption Parish,...
The Injustice and Dehumanization of Experiencing Homelessness
Note: the following piece was co-authored by Providence Associates Jane Fischer and Suzie Ray. Homelessness touches every community and every person whether we admit it or not. Homelessness is personal, emotional and political. It is personal if it happens to you or someone you know. It is emotional if it happens to someone in your family. And it is political when people try to push for services and solutions. We all know that public opinion, attitudes, biases, prejudices, services and...
Sister Agnes Clare Buckley
...her sister, Cathie, and other relatives. Sisters of Providence, relatives and many friends gave Agnes Clare a beautiful send-off on the east coast with the Mass of Christian Burial on September 29. Agnes Clare had planned the service down to the last detail, which included her beloved Irish music. Joe kept checking the list of detailed instructions to be sure everything was just the way she wanted! Sister is buried among 22 other Sisters of Providence at Holy Cross cemetery...
Laurine Haley
...D.C. Here is the complete ministry for Sister Laurine: In Illinois: Teacher, Sacred Heart, Lockport (1948-51); Teacher, St. Joseph, Galesburg (1951-52); Nursery, St. Columbkille Day Nursery, Chicago (1953); Teacher, St. Genevieve, Chicago (1953-54). In Massachusetts: Teacher, Sacred Heart, Malden (1954-55); Teacher, St. Rose, Chelsea (1955-57); Teacher, ST. Polycarp, Somerville (1978-79). In Indiana: Teacher, Sacred Heart, Evansville (1957-59); Health Care Services Staff, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1998-2002); Residential Services Staff, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2002-05); Ministry of Care Volunteer/Woods Day Care/Pre-School Receptionist, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2005-10);...
Corbin Hannah
Sister Corbin was born in Elizabethtown, Ky. Currently, she ministers as a writer of various Congregation publications in addition to a spiritual guide and as an event facilitator at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Prior to that, she ministered as the Director of Outreach Services for the YMCA Safe Place Services in Louisville, Ky. Sister Corbin entered the Congregation on Sept. 14, 2009, from St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in Indianapolis. She professed final vows on July 26, 2020. She graduated from the University...
Winifred Mary Sullivan
...Holy Family, New Albany (1958-60); Teacher, St. Joan of Arc, Indianapolis (1966-67); Teacher/Principal, Terre Haute (1967-69); Teacher, Tenth Street School, Jasper (1969-76); Teacher, Jasper Middle School, Jasper (1976-91); Teacher, Greater Jasper Consolidated School, Jasper (1991-93); Tutor/Community Service, Diocese of Evansville (1994-2003); Volunteer, Diocese of Evansville (2003-08); Residential Services, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2008-12); Residential Services/General Administration Volunteer, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (20012-14); Residential Services, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2014-16); Sewing for Linden Leaf Gifts and Prayer, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2016-2021). In Missouri: Teacher/Principal, Annunziata, St. Louis (1960-66)....
Sister Elizabeth Meyer (formerly Sister Joseph Aloyse)
...a love of reading, especially poetry. In 1993, while at St. Joan of Arc School, she received the Outstanding Educator Award from the North Deanery Board when at St. Joan of Arc; again in 2002, she received the Blessed Mother Theodore Guerin Excellence in Education Award, selected by colleagues for her dedication, achievement, empathy, faith and responsibility. In retirement, she continued tutoring for several years for Educational Family Services. Through the years, Elizabeth was always very generous with her time....
Carolyn Bouchard
Sister Carolyn was born in Long Beach, Calif. Currently, she ministers in residential services, technology services and woodworking at the Woods. Sister Carolyn entered the Congregation on Aug. 15, 1984, from St. Anthony Claret Parish, Fullerton, Calif. She professed final vows on Aug. 12, 1995. She received an associate’s degree in pre-school education from Fullerton Community College and also has a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Marian University in Indianapolis. Sister Carolyn also has a master’s degree in pastoral care/counseling...
Sisters of Providence celebrate 2023 Senior Jubilarians
...Teacher, Immaculate Conception School, Norwood Park, Ill. (1959-65), Teacher, Sacred Heart School, Malden, Mass. (1965-66), Teacher, St. Rose School, Chelsea, Mass. (1966-69), Teacher, St. Patrick School, Stoneham, Mass. (1969-73), Teacher, Rochester Catholic School, Rochester, N.H. (1973-74), Teacher, Mother of Mankind School, Portsmouth, N.H. (1975-78), Pastoral Counseling, Emmanuel College (1978-79), Director of Ministry: Divorced, Separated, Remarried Catholics, Catholic Family Services, Diocese of Norwich, Conn. (1980-83), Coordinator of Tenant Services, Symphony Towers, Boston (1983-92), Coordinator, Providence Self-Sufficiency Ministries, West Terre Haute (1995-96),...
Thirty Sisters of Providence celebrate Senior Jubilees
...Ladywood (1960-67), Saint Mary-of-the-Woods: Cook (1967-78), Saint Mary-of-the-Woods: Maintenance Coordinator/Saga Food Service Liaison (1978-86), and Noblesville: Food Service Director for Marriott Corporation, Riverview Hospital (1988-89). Sister Catherine has also ministered in Missouri, Illinois and Florida. Sister Josephine Paolinelli is a native of Chicago. Currently, she ministers as a volunteer at Gottlieb Hospital, Melrose Park, Ill. Sister Josephine, formerly Sister Louise Joseph, entered the Congregation on Feb. 2, 1956, from St. Ferdinand, Chicago. She professed perpetual vows on Aug. 15, 1963....
Sister Winifred Mary Sullivan
...Holy Family, New Albany (1958-60); Teacher, St. Joan of Arc, Indianapolis (1966-67); Teacher/Principal, Terre Haute (1967-69); Teacher, Tenth Street School, Jasper (1969-76); Teacher, Jasper Middle School, Jasper (1976-91); Teacher, Greater Jasper Consolidated School, Jasper (1991-93); Tutor/Community Service, Diocese of Evansville (1994-2003); Volunteer, Diocese of Evansville (2003-08); Residential Services, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2008-12); Residential Services/General Administration Volunteer, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2012-14); Residential Services, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2014-16); Sewing for Linden Leaf Gifts and Prayer, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2016-2021). In Missouri: Teacher/Principal, Annunziata, St. Louis (1960-66)....