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Sister Marian Brady
...Understanding, wisdom, a life pleasing to God and perseverance. Mariana Brady was born to John and Mary Rupert Brady on March 19, 1927, in Washington, D.C. She is survived by her brother Rupert, her sister Therese, 10 nieces and nephews and several great-nieces and nephews. Her brother Msgr. John Brady preceded her in death in 2021. Mariana was taught by the Sisters of Providence both at Dunblane and Immaculata High School in Washington, D.C. In her oral history recorded by...
Archbishop Charles Thompson’s statement on Immigrants and Refugees
...to contribute fruitfully to society. It is our hope that reasonable policies can uplift those who feel trapped by the challenges of navigating our country’s immigration system. Serious offenders with a history of harming U.S. citizens and immigrants, however, should not find protection under these reforms. I invite all in our Catholic communities to join me in supporting our migrant brothers and sisters as we advocate for meaningful immigration reform. As Catholics and Americans, we have a moral obligation to...
A response from the Leadership Conference of Women Religious to These Times
...each person. We are now facing a time that differs in many significant ways from any previous period in which most of us have lived. Lives all around us are at stake. All evidence shows that we will be seeing an increase in moral violations. In the time ahead, we will need to be women who stay informed, listen carefully to all voices and perspectives, and engage in serious and deep discernment to make wise choices so that we do...
September 21, 2025: Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Gospel: Luke 16:10-13 Jesus said to hi disciples: “The person who is trustworthy in very small matters is also trustworthy in great ones; and the person who is dishonest in very small matters is also dishonest in great ones. If, therefore, you are not trustworthy with dishonest wealth — mammon, temporal goods — who will trust you with true wealth? (spiritual goods) If you are not trustworthy with what belongs to another, (all riches are from God) who will give...
Catholic and Gay
...formed Catholic communities and Catholic organizations in order to fully embrace the faith and to feel welcomed, respected, and loved. A couple of Catholic and Gay organizations that come to mind are Dignity USA and New Ways Ministry. The most prominent Catholic and Gay voices are Fr. James Martin, SJ and Fr. Bryan Massengale. While Fr. Bryan Massengale travels to Africa, Europe, and the United States giving talks on moral theology, gay and catholic, and racism, Fr. James Martin has...
Sisters share USCCB message on immigration
...the Special Message, with sustained applause of the body following the vote. The full text of the bishops’ Special Pastoral Message follows: As pastors, we the bishops of the United States are bound to our people by ties of communion and compassion in Our Lord Jesus Christ. We are disturbed when we see among our people a climate of fear and anxiety around questions of profiling and immigration enforcement. We are saddened by the state of contemporary debate and the...
Sister Rosemary Rafter (formerly Sister Rose Claire)
...of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2022-2025). In New Hampshire: Teacher, Lady Isle, Portsmouth (1958-61). In Illinois: Teacher, St. Andrew, Chicago (1962-65); Director of Student Services, Mother Theodore Guerin High School, River Grove (1977-80); Student Counseling Psychology, George Williams College, Downers Grove (1980-82); Pastoral Minister, St. Joseph Parish, Downers Grove (1982-84); Pastoral Associate, St. Joseph Parish, Downers Grove (1984-2008); Volunteer, Catholic Charities, St. Vincent de Paul, Joliet (2008-09); Volunteer, Catholic Charities Ministry of Care, Joliet (2009-10); Volunteer, St. Thomas Hospice, Hinsdale (2010-22)....
SPs through the years
...While in the South they took part in the march to Selma, Ala. led by Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. [Between 1970-76] Sister Alice Louise Potts ministers in the pastoral care department at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. Sister Edith Pfau in 1977. In addition to decades of ministry in art education, Pfau was herself an accomplished painter and artist. Members of the General Council (1971-1976) (Left to right, seated) Sister Alexa Suelzer, Superior General Mother Mary Pius...
The Sisters of Providence reflect on the Year of Mercy
...to create a more just and hope-filled world through prayer, education, service and advocacy. The Congregation honors Divine Providence and furthers God’s plans by devoting itself to works of love, mercy and justice in service to God’s people. “The Year of Mercy has called us to be more mindful to the words we use to describe ourselves and our purpose,” Sister Lisa said. Sister Mary Mundy, who ministers as a pastoral associate at Holy Rosary Church in Evansville, agreed. “Anytime...
Remembering Sister Marie Brendan Harvey
...It also features her sister, Sister Brendan Harvey. Sister Marie Brendan also ministered as the director for the Alumnae Office at the college from 1973 to 1982. Through the years, she also served in pastoral ministry and liturgical consultation, and for 26 years, she coordinated the alumnae for her alma mater, Providence High School, located in Chicago. Many will also remember Sister Marie Brendan’s voice. In her commentary for Sister Marie Brendan’s obituary, Sister Mary Roger Madden said, “The response...
Sister Barbara Doherty (formerly Sister Vincent Ferrer)
...high school teacher for two years. As SP director of postulants for two years, she taught classes in the formation program. Sister Barbara Doherty (right) with a Providence Health Care nurse during an outing at Deming Park in Terre Haute. She taught theology courses in the residence program at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College for three years, as well as in the Master of Arts in Pastoral Theology program for many years. She also taught at Fordham University. Barbara held several administrative...
Sister Marilyn Kofler: Breaking boundaries through education and gentle influence
...took turns preaching the homily at Sunday Mass. She stayed in the ministry until it came time to finish her doctoral degree. Power of education As a life-long learner, Sister Marilyn has used her vast education to be in the right places to plant ideas and influence the church. She has a master’s degree in educational administration, a master’s in pastoral theology and a doctorate in ministry. Today, at almost 90 years old, she says, “I love to learn …...