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Sisters of Providence celebrating Jubilees
...music teacher, St. Angela Parish, Chicago (1987-94), Pastoral Associate/Director of Religious Education, St. Angela Parish, Chicago (1994-2001), Pastoral Associate, St. Angela Parish, Chicago (2001-05), and Pastoral Ministry, greater Chicago area (2005-08). Sister Lucille Lechner is a native of Jasper. Currently, she ministers in residential services and as the assistant to the administrator of Providence Hall at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Lucille Lechner Sister Lucille, formerly Sister Mary Louis, entered the Congregation on Jan. 9, 1951, from St. Joseph Parish in Jasper....
History Timeline 1926-1965
...too. 1954 First Marian Year in history takes place Our Lady of Fatima shrine at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Spirituality deepens Sisters of Providence continue to show their strong devotion to God. They install new Stations of the Cross statues in 1937 in Sacred Heart Grove. Later Pope Pius XII declares that 1954 will be a special year devoted to Mary. This Marian Year, the first in history, leads to a new Fatima shrine across from Le Fer Hall. 1954–1960 Administration of...
ICE and Immigration
...non-criminal migrants, challenging the narrative that enforcement targets only dangerous individuals. People detained by ICE who had no criminal convictions or pending charges skyrocketed from roughly 14.7 percent in early 2025 to about 42.7 percent by January 2026. That is more than a 1,000 percent jump in ICE detentions of immigrants with NO criminal history. Immigrants with no criminal history have become the largest group within ICE detention centers. Vicar/General Treasurer Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp Demographic shifts included increases in Latino...
Sisters of Providence celebrate 2023 Senior Jubilarians
...Holy Spirit, Schaumburg, Ill. (1979-86), Associate Pastor/Deanery II Ministry Commission, Church of the Holy Spirit, Schaumburg (1986-92), Deanery II Ministry Commission, Schaumburg (1992-93), Director, Office of Mission Development, Generalate Offices, Chicago (1993-96), Project Manager, Officer of Research and Planning, Archdiocese of Chicago Pastoral Center, Chicago (1996-98), Executive Assistant to Planning and Implementation Team in Department of Education, Archdiocese of Chicago Pastoral Center, Chicago (1999), Executive Assistant in Department of Education, Archdiocese of Chicago Pastoral Center, Chicago (1999-2000), Executive Assistant for...
Sisters of Providence celebrate Senior Jubilees
...School (1968-69), * Providence, R.I.: Part-time Teacher (1969-70), * Indianapolis: Teacher, Ladywood-St. Agnes (1970-73), * Saint Mary-of-the-Woods: Education, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1973-75), * Indianapolis: Clinical Pastoral Education, I.U. Medical Center (1975-76), * McAlester, Okla.: Pastoral Minister, Southeast Pastoral Team (1976-81), * Durant, Okla.: Pastoral Minister/Campus Minister, St. William Parish (1981-83), * Norridge, Ill.: Director of Evangelization, Divine Savior Parish (1983-84), * Bloomington, Ind.: Member of Pastoral Team, St. Paul Catholic Center (1984-89), * Lacrosse, Wis.: Staff/Program Director, Franciscan Spirituality Center (1990-91),...
Sisters of Providence celebrate Senior Jubilees
...McAlester, Okla.: Southeast Pastoral Team (1976-78), Evansville, Ind.: Student Clinical Pastoral Education, Deacon Hospital (1978), Ypsilanti, Mich.: Student Clinical Pastoral Education, Ypsilanti Regional Psycho Hospital (1978), Ann Arbor, Mich.: Student Clinical Pastoral Education, Mott Children’s Hospital (1978-79), Lansing, Mich.: Student Clinical Pastoral Education, University of Michigan PSY Hospital (1979), Milan, Mich.: Student Clinical Pastoral Education, F.C.I. (1979), Terre Haute, Ind.: Pastoral Associate (Seelyville, Ind.)/Prison Minister, Federal Penitentiary (1979-81), Terre Haute, Ind.: Prison Ministry, Federal Penitentiary/Nursing Assistant, Infirmary (Saint Mary-of-the-Woods) (1981),...
Regis McNulty
...(1965-72); Teacher, Charlotte Catholic High School, Charlotte (1972-73); Principal, St. Joan of Arc, Asheville (1973-74). In New Hampshire: Teacher, Lady Isle, Portsmouth (1974-78); Counselor, Mana. Area Pastoral Coun., Keene (1981-82); Assistant Director of Therapy, Beech Hill Hospital, Dublin (1982-90); Clinical Supervisor/Manager, Beech Hill Hospital, Dublin (1990-93); Senior Therapist, Beech Hill Hospital, Dublin (1993-99); Consultant in Behavioral Health, Beech Hill Hospital, Dublin (1999-2007); Adjunct Faculty Member, Antioch New England Graduate School, Keene (1996-2007); Therapist/Consultant in Behavioral Health and Addictions, Marlborough (2007-12)....
Carolyn Bouchard
...from the Christian Theology Seminary in Indianapolis and a Masters of Arts in Pastoral Theology from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. Sister Carolyn has ministered in Indiana and Virginia. Sister Carolyn Bouchard All Ministries Evansville, Ind.: Youth Minister, Holy Redeemer Parish (1987-88) Indianapolis: Assistant Director/Resident Services, Simeon House (1988-89) Lawrence, Ind.: Pastoral Associate, St. Lawrence Parish (1989-96) Newport News, Va.: Director of Healing Ministries, Marriage Prep and Vocations, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church (2002-08) Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind.: Re-accreditation Coordinator, Woods Day...
Teresa Costello
Sister Teresa, formerly Sister Ellen Maureen, was born in County Galway, Ireland. Currently, ministers in health care and residential services at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Teresa entered the Congregation on July 22, 1953, from St. Peter Parish, Dorchester, Mass. She professed final vows on Jan. 23, 1961. She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with a bachelor’s degree in education and also earned a master’s degree in education from Indiana State University. Sister Teresa also has a master’s degree in Pastoral Counseling...
Ruth Ellen Doane
...pastoral associate. Sister Ruth Ellen was a member of the adjunct faculty at Oakland City University. Here is her complete ministry Sister Ruth Ellen Doane Complete Ministry In Illinois: Teacher, St. Athanasius, Evanston (1956-61); Mathematics Curriculum Director, Providence-St. Mel, Chicago (1980-85); Adult Education Coordinator/Adjunct Faculty, Our Lady of the Westside, Chicago/Triton College, River Grove (1985-88). In Indiana: Teacher, St Patrick, Indianapolis (1961-68); Teacher, Our Lady of Providence High School, Clarksville (1970-77); Teacher, Marian Heights Academy, Ferdinand (1988-93); Pastoral Associate, St....
Mary Lee Mettler
...(1980-83); Coordinator of Parish Ministries, St. Mary, Sullivan, and St. Joan of Arc, Jasonville (1983-84); Pastoral Associate/Director of Religious Education, St. Mary’s Parish, Mitchell; Crafts, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1998-2004); Prayer, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2004-2020). In Illinois: Teacher, St. Athanasius, Evanston (1954); Teacher, St. Mel, Chicago (1959-62). In Texas: Teacher, St. John, Robstown (1954-55). In Maryland: Teacher, Ascension, Halethorpe (1955-57). In Montana: Assistant Retreat Director, Christhaven, Anaconda (1984-88). In Mississippi: Lay Leadership Development, Sacred Heart Southern Mission, Southhaven (1988-91). In Tennessee: Pastoral Associate/Director...
Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
...Legacy of Care for Creation Jason Moon Living Laudato Si’ at the Woods Sarah Knoblock Laudato Si’ Blooms in Oak Park Parishes Sister Sue Paweski See all blog posts Love, mercy, justice The Sisters of Providence have a long history of commitment to social and environmental justice. Justice efforts White Violet Center for Eco-Justice Official statements Who we are Be a part of the Sisters of Providence mission, joy and spirit. About us Get to know the Sisters of Providence,...