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Art, Spirituality and Justice
Note: The following was written by Providence Associates Jane Fischer and Suzie Ray and is part of the Episode 16 JUSTus Podcast. When thinking about social justice, art and spirituality may not be the first things that come to mind. Art, in all its forms — painting, drawing, poetry, music, writing, photography, pottery, cooking, baking, and beyond — can express spiritual experiences, challenge injustice, and promote social awareness and change. Music Throughout history, artists have harnessed their creativity to promote...
Remembering a ‘Star Teacher’
...often became second-nature for the student, upon encountering an unfamiliar English word, to seek a dictionary and look up its “etymology,” its linguistic origin and history. Sister Helen Rose Newland with students. Having such etymological knowledge helps in understanding new words and recalling their meanings. Not surprisingly, Sister Helen Rose emphasized that it was both useful and enjoyable to have available a dictionary that included, not just the currently-accepted meaning(s) of a word, but something centrally-related to its linguistic history....
Bringing beauty into the world – the late Sister Cecilia Clare Bocard
...compositions are a living tribute to her talent and creativity. During many special liturgies voices unite in the singing of Sister Cecilia Clare’s “Our Lady of Providence.” Brides who are college graduates walk down the aisle of the church to her “The Woods Wedding March.” Indeed, this musical woman was a prolific and award-winning composer of sacred choral works and piano compositions. One of Sister Cecilia Clare’s most sacred choral works was “A Cycle of Psalms.” It was originally performed...
Sister Joan (Ruth Cecile) Klega
...at Holy Family, Jasper, Ind. In Illinois, she ministered as a music teacher at Our Lady of Sorrows, Chicago; St. Athanasius, Evanston; and St. Francis Xavier, Wilmette. After receiving her CPE, Sister Joan ministered as a chaplain at Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis; Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, Ill.; and Children’s Memorial Hospital, Chicago. She spent two years as an insurance policy writer in Park Ridge, Ill., before serving as a pastoral minister at Catholic Indian Mission, Fort Yates, N.D., from 1981...
Sister Monica (Patricia Ann) Withem
...the States, until 1974,” said Sister Margaret. After returning to the United States, Sister Monica served as a receptionist for one year in the Archdiocesan Office of Education in Indianapolis. She then spent four years at the United Southside Community Organization in Indianapolis. “In 1980, Sister Monica attended the Credo Program at Gonzaga University, then became pastoral associate at Assumption Parish in Indianapolis. There she and Sister Mary Frederick Fields (RIP) replaced the pastor, who had died. They were among...
Sister Rita (Veronica) Lechner
...at Our Lady of Sorrows, Chicago. During her years at Holy Cross and Holy Spirit Sister Rita also served in prison ministry. In 1982 and for the next 13 years, Sister Rita ministered as the pastoral associate at St. Jude Parish, South Bend, Ind. From 1995 to 2007, Sister Rita served as a pastoral associate at Immaculate Conception, Hawesville, and St. Columbia Parish, Lewisport, Ky. In 2007, she returned to the Woods and ministered at Woods Day Care/Pre-School and Providence...
Sister Elizabeth Clare Vrabely
...for the physically challenged at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. She spent the next two years as a secretary or office clerk at Union Hospital and St. Margaret Mary Parish, both in Terre Haute. Throughout the late 1970s and 1980s, Sister Elizabeth Clare put her business acumen to use as a secretary, receptionist, treasurer or business teacher in the Chicago area. From 1984 to 1987, she ministered as the secretary of the Archdiocesan Pastoral Council for the Archdiocese of Chicago. From 1991 to...
Sister Marsha Speth
...not joined the Sisters of Providence. However, it stretched and gifted me in ways for which I am forever grateful. Teaching allowed me to use the summers for exploration of other ministries and eventually to complete a master’s degree in religious education. My desire to work with adults in a faith based ministry was realized when I began my first experience of full-time pastoral work. Though it was filled with new challenges, I loved being a pastoral, Providence presence when...
Sister Joann Quinkert
...as a pastoral associate, hospital chaplain, outreach worker, adult education teacher; in rural pastoral ministry, social ministry and in volunteer service as librarian at Will County Adult Detention Center near Chicago. Favorites food: home cookin’ flower: mountain laurel recreation: hiking in mountain forests animal: deer quote: “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.” Martin Luther King holiday: Thanksgiving heroine: Rosa Parks saints: my parents pizza topping: veggie scripture: “This is what Yahweh asks of you: only this, to act...
Sister Angela Rose Halpin
...a great influence on me. You taught me not only how to be a good teacher, but how to be loving in the classroom. Thank you so much,’” read Sister Ann. “After her service in schools, Sister Angela Rose volunteered her services in pastoral ministry. She received certification from the Department of Pastoral Care at Mercy Hospital. Her supervisor said, ‘She brought sympathy to the sick and in addition her gifts of sincerity, discernment and a sense of humor,’” continued...
Building community through liturgy
This article is reprinted from the summer 2009 issue of HOPE. Sister Lisa ministers as the director of worship at the Cathedral of the Assumption in Louisville, Ky. She has been a Sister of Providence for 33 years. (Submitted photo) Sister Lisa Stallings’ official title is director of worship at the Cathedral of the Assumption, Louisville, Ky. However, she thinks of herself as a “utility infielder.” Whether she and the pastoral staff are collaborating on episcopal events officiated by the...
Preparing for perpetual vows: Sister Janice Smith finds wholeness
...moved to California and landed a lucrative job with Hewlett-Packard. Yes, on the surface, she appeared to have everything. Her spiritual life, however, was almost nonexistent. Due to the strong Catholic tradition in her family, Sister Janice eventually found her way to a parish in Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif., where Sister Barbara Reder served as pastoral associate. Slowly but surely, Sister Barbara encouraged Sister Janice to get more involved in the parish. This involvement included teaching, pastoral care and serving...