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Sister Ruth Sampson (formerly Sister Constance Mary)
...spirit, at the age of 80 made the lengthy solo trip to Taiwan to visit Sister Ruth. Those Sisters of Providence who entered with her speak of Sister Ruth’s spirit of freedom and independence, a trait easily seen in her from the day she entered the Congregation in February of 1947. Ruth wholeheartedly offered that adventurous spirit when she first professed vows on Aug. 15, 1949, and completely bound herself to live a life of freedom in Christ in 1954...
Sister Dorothy McLaughlin
...Indianapolis. For more than 45 years she ministered in the field of education. Thirty years were dedicated to teaching children in Sisters of Providence elementary schools. Sister Dorothy also ministered as an elementary school principal for nine years. During this time, she still continued teaching at least half day. Sister Dorothy also ministered as a school secretary for six years. Her service in the field of education, which started at St. Anthony’s School, also led her in Indiana to Sacred...
A Marian Litany
O Lovely rose of Sharon’s plain, Pure lily of the field, Thou beauteous garden all inclosed, The Spirit’s Fountain sealed— O pray for us! The honor of thy people, thou, Fair Paradise of God, The glory of Jerusalem And Jesse’s blooming rod— O pray for us! Thou blossoming wilderness of God, Thou Virgin pure of birth, Fair temple of the Trinity, The pearl of priceless worth—O pray for us! Dear Lady of the Eucharist, The dawn of Christ’s bright day,...
Accounting for relationships
...loving heart which will fuel my desire and ability to ‘go on’ and carry out the mission.” About the author: Diane Weidenbenner has worked in communications and marketing for 25 years, the last eight with the Sisters of Providence. A transplant to Indiana from Denver, she and her husband, Joe, love being closer to family. She enjoys being a Providence Associate, photography, and the wildlife in her backyard. (This article originally appeared in the Fall 2013 issue of HOPE magazine.)...
Sister Catherine Livers (formerly Sister Agatha)
...years as a Sister of Providence, Sister Catherine ministered in many ways. For nearly 30 years she ministered in elementary education in Indiana at St. Augustine, Fort Wayne; Precious Blood in Jasper; St. John in Vincennes and St. Patrick in Indianapolis. In Illinois she taught at Our Lady of Sorrows and St. Mel in Chicago and St. Mary Carmelite in Joliet. She also taught at Holy Redeemer in College Park, Md. and at St. Ann in Fayetteville, N.C. She then...
Sister Luke Crawford
...Providence and was received into the Novitiate on Jan. 23, 1949. Her first profession was Jan. 23, 1951, and her final profession was Jan. 23, 1956. Sister Luke’s early years in the congregation were spent in high school teaching. In 1956, she taught eighth-grade at St. Philip Neri, Indianapolis, but immediately moved back to teaching high school. She taught at Our Lady of Providence, Clarksville; Washington Catholic, Washington; Central Catholic High School, Fort Wayne, and then moved to Washington, D.C.,...
Father Daniel Hopcus: 50 Golden Years!
Father Dan Hopcus, PA When discussing Father Daniel Hopcus with various Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, so many adjectives come up. Father Dan, as he is commonly called, celebrated his 50-year Jubilee on April 30. In the process of putting together a piece regarding his milestone, many sisters were interviewed, and their responses were glowing. Father Dan is humble, tender-hearted, attentive, friendly and more. Father Dan has been with the Sisters of Providence for 12 years. But the relationship...
Comforting prayer
...makes her seem a real, a multidimensional and vibrant saint of God, part of that communion of saints who surround and protect us. “Blessed are you among women” indeed. I believe that two words in that descriptive sentence are equally true of Mary – blessed and among. May we continue to call on her, to be present with her. St. Mary of the Woods, pray for us. Our Lady of Providence, pray for us. Friend and mother, pray for us....
Mel Marino Wolff: “Thank you for bringing us together!”
This Rooted for Tomorrow story was contributed by Mel Marino Wolff for the 175th anniversary of the Sisters of Providence arriving in Indiana. There are so many ways in which I have felt the legacy of Mother Theodore and the Sisters of Providence. So rather than naming one or two experiences, I must say that the influence of Mother Theodore and her charism is a thread which runs throughout my life. This started when my parents moved to Our Lady...
Sister Jean Ann Daniel
...Reading – Proverbs 31:11-24 I choose to open this eulogy to Sister Jean Ann with a reading from Proverbs – words that speak to her wisdom, her generous heart, her every kindly teaching, her easy laughter, her heart for the poor and needy, said Providence Associate Donna Watzke in her commentary for Sister Jean Ann Daniel, who died Saturday, Oct. 25, at the age of 83. She was a Sister of Providence for 65 years. Sister Jean Ann Daniel, known...
Lois Garrett, Christiana, TN: “Thank you for the memories”
This Rooted for Tomorrow story was contributed by Lois Garrett, Christiana, TN, for the 175th anniversary of the Sisters of Providence arriving in Indiana. Oh my gosh! I got so excited when I opened my new calendar from you. There on the first month is my first grade teacher, Sister Cyril. She didn’t change all through the years. What a precious lady. I had her in 1944-45 and one of my five brothers had her in 1954-55. Our family visited...
Sister Dorothy Marie Ahern
...Ahern, who died Friday, Nov. 14. She was 91 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 75 years. Although we generally associate Sister Dorothy Marie with California, Genevieve Lucille was born in Gurley, Nebraska, to James and Sadie Penry Ahern, on May 6, 1923. Her three sisters and one brother preceded her in death. Genevieve attended public and Catholic schools in Nebraska for seven years before the family moved to Van Nuys, where she went to St....