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...and more, we refer to “a global sisterhood” as we continue to seek ways to minister and dream about the future of religious life. For the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, it is a call to be and experience Providence in the broader world. In recent months, some members of the Providence Community have done just that. Ministering on a Global Scale In June, Sister Jessica Vitente, SP, traveled to Rome as a member of the Leadership Collaborative,...

...during the entrance procession. Sisters of Providence General Officer Sister Dawn Tomaszewski welcomes those gathered for the Providence Associate commitment and for the feast of Our Lady of Providence. Providence Associate candidate Cathleen Flynn leads the psalm response at Mass. Providence Associate companions stand to present their candidates. Center, Providence Associate Donna Watzke with the Providence Associate candidate that she companioned, Rita Edwards. Kim Knoblock makes her first commitment as a Providence Associate. Sister Jenny Howard smiles at the new...

...two years as assistant principal at St. Mel and Our Lady of Sorrows in Chicago, and also was principal at Our Lady of Mercy in Chicago. She also ministered for 14 years at the Learning Center at St. Francis Borgia in Chicago, before working with senior citizens in the parish at St. Francis Borgia. She returned to the Woods in 1991. It was said that Sister Virginia was a prolific letter writer, and was always known as a people person....

Sister Mary Richard was born Mary Catherine Griffith on March 16, 1915. She died on Oct. 18, 2009. She was 94 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 75 years. Sister Mary Richard entered the Congregation on July 19, 1934. She professed first vows on Jan. 23, 1937, and final vows on Aug. 15, 1942. Her education ministry began in 1937 at Our Lady of Mercy, Chicago. She taught in many other classrooms in Illinois, as well...

...Massachusetts. She also taught at schools in Illinois and Indiana. In 1966, she began a new ministry in business accounts at Our Lady of Providence High School, Clarksville, Indiana, and from 1971 to 1977, she ministered in the business office at Providence Retirement Home in New Albany, Indiana. She returned to the Woods in 1987 to serve as business manager at Woods Day Care/Pre-School, retiring in 1993. She was known to have great devotion to Our Lady and the rosary....

...on Aug. 15, 1955 and 1960, respectively. Her teaching ministry began in 1955 at St. Catherine, Indianapolis. She taught at other schools in Indianapolis, as well as schools in Illinois. From 1963 to 1976, she taught or served as a librarian at Ladywood High School, later known as Ladywood-St. Agnes in Indianapolis. In 1976, she returned to the Woods to minister as librarian at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, where she stayed until 2002. Sister Leona enjoyed playing the card game Bridge....

...and final vows on March 16, 1974. She began her teaching ministry in 1967 at Our Lady of Mercy, Chicago, before beginning a ministry as coordinator of religious education at Our Lady of Mercy Parish and teaching at St. Andrew, Chicago. From 1972 to 1978, she ministered as the coordinator of parish religious education at St. Bernadette, Evergreen Park, Illinois. She was also the director of novices from 1994 to 2000. She was the first director of the Providence Associates....

...Teacher, Our Lady of Greenwood, Greenwood (1967-69); Teacher/Principal, St. Michael, Greenfield (1969-87); Provincial Staff Administrative Assistant, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1987-91); Administrative Assistant, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Residential Services (1992-96); Administrative Assistant, Congregation Campus Services, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1996-2003); Administrative Assistant, Residential Life and Services, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2003-2015); Residential Services, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2015-17); Prayer, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2017-2020). In California: Teacher, St. Elisabeth, Van Nuys (1955-59). In Illinois: Teacher, St. Joseph, Galesburg (1959-60); Teacher, St. Francis Xavier, Wilmette (1960-64); Teacher, Our Lady of Mercy, Chicago (1964-65)....

...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....

...(1966-68); Teacher, Ladywood High School, Indianapolis (1968-69); Teacher, Ladywood-St. Agnes, Indianapolis (1971-72); Librarian, Providence Cristo Rey High School, Indianapolis (2006-08); Staff, Office of Records, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2008-11); Residential Service/Owens Hall Library, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2011-15); Residential Service, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2015). In Missouri: Teacher, John F. Kennedy, Manchester (1969-71). In Oklahoma: Teacher, McGuiness, Oklahoma City (1971-77); Librarian, McGuiness, Oklahoma City (1978-79). In California: Librarian, St. Genevieve, Panorama City (1979-91); Librarian, Cantwell/Sacred Heart of Mary, Montebello (1991-94); Assistant Librarian, St. John Seminary College,...

...of Illinois. Sister Jacquelyn has ministered in Indiana, Missouri and Illinois. Here is her complete ministry: In Indiana: Teacher, Holy Family/St. Joseph, Jasper (1952-57); Teacher, St. John the Baptist, Fort Wayne (1982-2002); Music/Health Care/Receptionist, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2004-13); Music Ministry, Providence Health Care, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2013-18). In Missouri: Teacher, Annunziata/Our Lady of Providence, St. Louis (1957-63); Teacher, Our Lady of Providence, St. Louis (1963-66). In Illinois: Teacher, St. Francis Xavier, Wilmette (1966-74); Teacher, Mother Theodore Guerin High School, River Grove (1974-82)....

...and clinical supervisor. She was also Principal at St. Patrick School in Fayetteville, North Carolina, from 1965 to 1972. Here is her complete ministry Sister Regis McNulty Complete Ministry In Illinois: Teacher, St. David, Chicago (1950-52); Teacher, St. Athanasius, Evanston (1952-53); Teacher, St. Andrew, Chicago (1953-54); Teacher, Our Lady of Mercy, Chicago (1958-59); Teacher, St. Dennis, Lockport (1962-63). In Indiana: Teacher, St. Ann, Terre Haute (1954-55); Addictions Consultant/Volunteer, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2013-14); Prayer, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2015-2020). In Massachusetts: Teacher, Sacred Heart,...