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Dorothy Ellen Wolsiffer
...Chicago (1959-1962) secretary, Ministry Resource Center, Inc., Chicago (1981-1982) programmer/bookkeeper, Ministry Resource Center, Inc., Chicago (1982-1987) pastoral associate, Queen of Apostles Parish, Riverdale (1987-1988) pastoral associate, Assumption Parish, Coal City (1998-2002) volunteer to parish and nursing home, Assumption Parish, Coal City and Morning Star Mission, Joliet (2002-2012) Indiana: teacher grades 3,4,5, Annunciation, Brazil (1956-59) teacher grade 4, St. Thomas Aquinas, Indianapolis (1959) teacher, grade 4, St. James, Indianapolis (1962-65) teacher, grade 4, St. John the Baptist, Whiting (1965-1968) teacher, grade...
Conscience, Candidates and Discipleship in Voting – Part two
...background of abortion, climate change and the culture of exclusion, it is clear that the faith-filled voter who seeks to be guided by Catholic social teaching is confronted by compelling moral claims that cut across the partisan and cultural divides of our nation. The pathway from these crosscutting moral claims to decisions on particular candidates is not a direct and singular one in Catholic teaching, rooted in one issue. For this reason, the drive to label a single issue preeminent...
Immigration Through Another’s Heart
...our common humanity.” – Ted Turner Oral Traditions and Storytelling The Tradition: Ancient bards, griots (West African historians), and folk singers traditionally served as the living libraries of their communities. They sang epic ballads and narrative songs to keep myths, genealogies, and local legends alive. Famous Examples: Folk ballads—such as the American folk song “John Henry” or the Irish “Molly Malone”—use catchy melodies so listeners can easily memorize the narrative plot. Teaching History The Tradition: Music acts as an emotional,...
WVC to host ‘Booch ‘n’ Blooms’
Come on out to White Violet Center for Eco-Justice (WVC), a ministry of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, and enjoy the beauty of the flower field and more during the upcoming “Booch ‘n’ Blooms” event! The event will take place from 6:30-9 p.m., on Saturday, July 18, at the WVC flower field. Begin the evening with an “amuse booch” hour, a kombucha tasting and tour of the garden, before a floral lesson will take place. Participants will...
A journey of Providence on Chicago’s westside
...was needed and then some. For me, pastoral ministry is an answer to a call to serve, to be present to people in a caring way and to help guide them on their own journey towards God. Evolving into pastoral ministry My role in pastoral ministry was one that gradually evolved. I never had the opportunity nor took the occasion to apply for a particular ministry position. Rather I tried to answer God’s call in the needs as they presented...
Suzanne Dailey
Sister Suzanne is a native of Lincoln, Nebraska. Currently, she ministers as the Motherhouse resource center coordinator at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Suzanne, formerly Sister Suzanne Marie, entered the Congregation on July 22, 1955. She professed final vows on August 15, 1963. She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with a bachelor’s degree in social studies. She also has a master’s degree in United States history from Indiana University, and a doctorate in United States history from the University of St. Louis....
Oral history: Sister Marian Brady the scholar
...to me that would be in my future. But I told her via telegram that I would do it!” “Put yourself gently into the hands of Providence.” Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Doctoral study So Sister Marian Brady entered the doctoral program in philosophy at The Catholic University of America. She enjoyed every bit of it, but a doctoral degree is the most rigorous and advanced type of degree and it was hard, really hard. St. Ann’s Church was the Brady...
Historic mural of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin unveiled
...Vigo County Courthouse. “I’m happy it’s completed and I’m honored to have had this opportunity to document history, not only for Mother Guerin, but also the other parts of history in Vigo County,” Wolfe said about the three-month project. Wolfe also will create three other murals about Vigo County’s history for the rotunda project. “I am impressed with her strength and resilience and what she had to go through to make that trip from France, but it was more than...
Celebrating Pastoral Care Week: Meet Sister My Huong Pham
...Chicago health system, which ministers to the underserved individuals from Latino and African-American communities. “Our spiritual care team consists of the chaplains of diverse religious backgrounds,” Sister My Huong said. “Our chaplains collaborate with one another to serve the pastoral needs of patients, families and professional caregivers throughout the hospital units in emergency, behavioral health, medical-surgery, intensive care and addiction care.” Sister My Huong added that the team provides pastoral and spiritual care to patients during their end-of-life journey. “Besides...
Celebrating Pastoral Care Week: Meet Sister Mary Mundy
Note: This week is Pastoral Care Week, October 23-29, and the 2022 theme is “Relevant and Responsive in Times of Crises.” During this week, we will highlight through our blog some of our sisters who minister in pastoral care. Sister Mary Mundy, SP, has ministered as a pastoral associate within the Diocese of Evansville for 30 years, including the past 15 at Holy Rosary Parish. “I work with a great staff and wonderful parishioners,” Sister Mary said. “The expression, ‘Time...
Sister Constance Kramer (formerly Sister Marita)
...Constance “Connie” Kramer (formerly Sister Marita) Complete Ministry In Illinois: Teacher, Costa Catholic High School, Galesburg (1968-70). In Indiana: Teacher, Aspirancy, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1964-65); Treasury Office, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1966-68); Teacher/Business Officer, Our Lady of Providence High School, Clarksville (1970-73); Teacher/Business Officer, Ladywood-St. Agnes, Indianapolis (1973-74); Teacher/Business Officer/Development Director, Ladywood-St. Agnes, Indianapolis (1974-75); Clinical Pastoral Educator/Pastoral Minister, Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis (1978-79); Group/Individual Counselor, Jackson Clinic, Anderson (1979-80); Director of Religious Education, St. Simon, Indianapolis (1980-81); Director of Religious Education/Pastoral...
Being ‘Stickered’
...have a special message on the back of a label; my label last Saturday was the word ‘GORGEOUS,’ so I looked out at the autumn colored trees and whispered: ‘You are gorgeous; thank you for being you.’” On the opposite end of the question is Sister Janice Smith, “NO! I don’t look forward to being stickered. I am always so afraid that I will forget to go get them that it generally is another stressor to me. But it does help...