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Adele Beacham
...has ministered as a teacher and in religious education in Indiana and Illinois. Sister Adele Beacham (formerly Sister Joseph Therese) Complete Ministry In Indiana: Teacher, St. Anthony School, Indianapolis (1949-50); Teacher, St. John the Baptist, Fort Wayne (1961-64); Principal, St. John the Baptist, Fort Wayne (1064=60); School Supervisor, Archdiocese of Indianapolis (1969-72); Principal, Holy Cross Central, Indianapolis (1972-79); Religion Educator/Parish Minister, St. Anne/St. Elizabeth, New Castle (1979-80); Pastoral Associate, St. Martin de Porres Parish, Syracuse (1982-87); Director of Development, Sisters...
Evelyn Ovalles
Sister Evelyn is a native of the Philippines. Currently, she ministers as a pastoral associate at St. Katharine Drexel Parish in Chicago. Sister Evelyn entered the Congregation in 1997, professing first vows in 2000 and final vows in 2004. She has a bachelor’s degree in communication arts from St. Paul in Manila, Philippines. Of her ministries, Sister Evelyn has served as the Director of Tribunal and Judge for the Diocese of Gary from 2004-2017, and as the Director of Religious...
Martha Rojo
...diem chaplain at Providence Holy Cross in Mission Hills, California. Sister Martha graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and received a master’s degree in religious studies from the University of the Incarnate Word in San Antonio, Texas. In 1998, she completed her CPE (Clinical Pastoral Education) studies at St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Oxnard, California and has been a board-certified chaplain with the National Association of Catholic Chaplains from 1998 to the present....
Reflection and prayer for Black History Month
...Sunday service with a Black congregation. Just to get started, I searched out a YouTube recording. Even remotely it sure helps to “get down” as a way to raise up. It’s worth a try. I’ve incorporated these stories and music styles into the prayer service for Black History Month that I created with Sister Kay Manley for the Providence community. Would you and your family or group care to join us in prayer and reflection? Black History Month prayer service...
Celebrating the Gift of Women in the Bible
Women’s History Month, celebrated in March, is a commemoration of the achievements and contributions that women have made throughout history in their respective countries, societies, and cultures. The celebration serves as an important reminder of the courage of women who have gone before and paved the way for generations to come. It is a time where society can reflect on the often-overlooked contributions of women to history. Our nation’s survey might include milestones from the lives of women such as...
Ann Kathleen Brawley
...ministry in 1940, but in 1954, she came home to the Motherhouse to minister as assistant to the general secretary of the Congregation – a position she held until 1966. For 10 additional years, she ministered as general secretary – making the Archives Department one of her top priorities. She served as our Archivist from 1976 to 1991. During her ministry as Archivist, along with the help of Sister Eugenia Logan, 136 years of Congregation history were organized and archived....
Maureen Abbott
...level. She also ministered as a principal at three different Catholic Schools. Sister Maureen has also ministered in various diocesan administration positions and was the author of the Congregation’s community history fourth volume book. Currently, she ministers in the Archives Department as a community historian. Sister Maureen said she enjoys “beatifying the Providence Hall courtyard by gardening and planting flowers.” Complete list of ministries In California: teacher, St. Ambrose, Hollywood (1965-1966); teacher, St. Joseph, Hawthorne (1966-1969); principal, St. Joseph, Hawthorne...
Agnes Eugene Cordak
Sister Agnes Eugene was a native of Chicago. Her final ministry was in prayer at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Agnes Eugene entered the Congregation on September 14, 1941. She professed final vows on January 23, 1950. She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with a bachelor’s degree in education. She also has a master’s degree in education and history – both from Indiana State University. Sister Agnes Eugene has ministered in health care and in various capacities at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Here is...
Terese Marie Havlik
Sister Terese Marie was born Marie Florence Havlik on May 8, 1929, in Chicago. She died on July 9, 2018. She was 89 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 70 years. Sister Terese Marie entered the Congregation on February 2, 1948, professing first and final vows on August 15, 1950 and 1955, respectively. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in history and a master’s degree from Northern Illinois University in guidance counseling. Sister...
Maureen Sheahan
Sister Maureen, formerly Sister John Maureen, is a native of Chicago. Currently, she ministers in convent service and child care in Northlake, Illinois. Sister Maureen entered the Congregation in 1960, professing first vows in 1963 and final vows in 1968. She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with a bachelor’s degree in history and has a master’s degree in education administration from Ball State University. Of her ministries, Sister Maureen taught at Our Lady of Providence, St. Louis, Missouri, from 1969-1975...
Mary Tomlinson
Sister Mary is a native of Chicago. Currently, she ministers as a grant writer for the Congregation. Prior to this, she ministered as the Development Director for Guerin Outreach Ministries in Chicago. Sister Mary entered the Congregation on August 16, 1990. She professed final vows on August 15, 1998. She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with a bachelor’s degree in social science and another in history. Sister Mary has ministered in the Chicago area....
Easter Transformation in the Christian Life
...Jesus. They are known as the corporal and spiritual works of mercy, and you may have memorized them in school years long ago. Just in case they don’t spring readily to mind, here they are: Corporal Works of Mercy To feed the hungry To give drink to the thirsty To clothe the naked To shelter the homeless To visit the imprisoned To visit the sick To bury the dead Spiritual Works of Mercy To admonish the sinner To counsel the...