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Care of Earth attracts new members
...SP booth at the National Catholic Youth Conference 2005 in Atlanta is what first drew her to the Sisters of Providence. From there she came to volunteer at WVC and the rest is history. Tracey Horan, who came to community at the end of last year, was living in El Paso, Texas, with the Sisters of Charity, when she learned about a Master’s Degree in Earth Literacy at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC). She was getting more interested in environmental justice...
‘Old Gym’ being torn down
On June 1, S&G Excavating, located in Terre Haute, began tearing down the “Old Gym.” The exterior of the building shows signs of neglect. Windows are boarded up; vines are growing on the side of the walls. But there’s a lot of history included in that brick, rustic building. The iconic building on the campus of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, is being taken down. On June 1, S&G Excavating, located in Terre Haute, began tearing down the old gymnasium. It is...
Trust in a Provident God: Providence Associate Bill Hughes
Providence Associate Bill Hughes speaks July 1 as part of a panel of Providence Associates at the Sisters of Providence annual meeting. What drew you into the associate relationship and what continues to call you forward as an associate? Some history: In 1967 I came to TH to teach music (piano) at Indiana State University. Within the first few months a faculty colleague introduced me to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, especially the Blessed Sacrament chapel and church. In those early days I...
A place to belong: Providence Associate Tara Lane
...very appealing to me. What rich conversations could come from this group! I went to the Sisters of Providence gift shop and bought a stack of books. If I was going to connect with these girls, I needed to know what I was getting into. I knew this was a wonderful place. I didn’t realize it came at a very high price until reading the history. What keeps me here is the cutting edge spirituality of the Sisters of Providence....
Tracing Providence: a Providence Associate reflects
...compared the true fundamentals of Catholic teaching to the harsher rhetoric I was raised in, I knew it was a better path for me. Providence Associate Duane Drake, center, during the ceremony last November where he made his first commitment as a Providence Associate. As the boys grew older, Jennifer started returning more often to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, but now drove a little further back on campus and became a Providence Associate. While I had known the basic history of Saint...
Sister Margaret Kern
...path took her to St. Vincent DePaul Elementary School, Bedford High School in Bedford, Indiana, and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, where in 1948 she earned a bachelor’s degree in finance before entering the Sisters of Providence on July 22, 1951. She professed first vows on Jan. 23, 1954, and final vows on Jan. 23, 1959. Although she would have preferred to focus her advanced education in the field of history, she again followed the path traced by Providence for her and...
What are you reading these days?
...historical context and personal accounts. The narratives of black women and men are an invaluable resource as we work to create a world where all are valued and feel safe. “Similarly, the authors highlighted in the Latino Voices section share individual stories as well as knowledge about Latin American history and politics that is vital to understanding these stories. Each author not only pulls the readers’ heartstrings, but offers insight into how to navigate and overcome systemic injustice. “The Dynamics...
To God through music: it’s a FESTivity!
...sing-along at the FEST, we will also be featuring selections from this series and talking about the history of music with the Sisters of Providence. When Saint Mother Theodore said, “No piano, no school” it was because she knew the value of the arts in a well-rounded education leading to a better life. We’re going to celebrate that legacy at this year’s FEST. “All creatures of our God and King! Lift up your voices, let us sing!” Or just sit...
Music lessons with Sister Regina Marie
Sister Regina Marie McIntyre, right, gives music lessons to Sister Joni Luna who is in formation with the sisters. Sister Joni Luna feels better about her singing voice these days. Sister Regina Marie McIntyre has a lot to do with building that voice and confidence. As a new Sister of Providence, Sister Joni saw how important music was to her sisters. She wanted to make sure she honored the rich history of music that dates back to Saint Mother Theodore’s...
Reinventing ourselves as Sisters of Providence
...stories in this issue of HOPE. As women who have said an enthusiastic “yes!” to Providence, we Sisters of Providence share a wonderful history of being open to mystery and ready to journey in faith along the path of Providence until we cross the threshold into eternity. With our Providence Associates who now have joined us on this journey – we have, I think, many miles to go and promises to keep. So, I ask myself, why would I want...
175th Foundation Day Mass
The Sisters of Providence celebrated the 2015 Foundation Day on Oct. 22 – which coincided with the conclusion of their 175th year of history at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Below are some photographs from the event. Sister Mary Imelda Coulup Sister Celeste Tsai (left), Sister Denise Wilkinson and Bishop Martin Su Bishop Martin Su displays a gift for the Sisters of Providence as Sister Denise Wilkinson (left) and Sister Celeste Tsai look on Sister Kathryn Koressel Father Dan Hopcus and Sister Anna...
Sister Marceline Mattingly turns 100!
...School in Washington, D.C., she was a student of Sister Marceline. “She always had a delightful presence,” Sister Cathy said. “She has a great sense of humor and she was a great teacher. She has lived freely in her faith.” Sister Marceline said her family has a history of long lives. Her mother lived to be 106 and her grandfather lived to be 94. “My attitude toward life is I’ve always been a positive person. I didn’t sweat the small...