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Sister Nancy Nolan (formerly Sister Jean Paula)
...NEVER known her to be wildly enthusiastic about anything.” Yes, that peaceful, laid-back nature of the Nine on the Enneagram was evident in Nancy. She loved being a nine and quoted the theme song of the nine whenever possible, “Oh, I have so much to do. I think I’d better take a nap.” But under that peaceful nature burned a passion for the mission. Sister Rose Ann Eaton, another of the councilors during Nancy’s second term, recently sent Nancy an...
Congratulations to the 2016 gold and silver Jubilarians
...meek persons hungering for what rightfully is theirs though they are pushed to the sidelines by would-be leaders. To help you stay true to your calling, you surround yourselves with others who seek justice, who work for peace, who show mercy with nothing expected in return. Your ministries free you to “rejoice and be glad.” Yet, like our Mother Theodore, you know no one’s life is without its sufferings, its crosses. Her hope for us was that Providence “never deprive...
Called to be Peacemakers
When I was home to see my brother and sister-in-law recently, Becky and I went to the farmer’s market on Saturday morning. Becky was happy to see her jeweler who was there. Steve was born in India and began making jewelry at age seven. His creations are exquisite. But Steve had another kind of precious gem to offer us that morning. The conversation went like this: “My children ask me, ‘Dad, why do you smile at everyone?’” His reply was...
Jesus Christ is risen! Alleluia!
...us. The joy of the disciples on their way to Emmaus who recognized him in bread broken and Scriptures fulfilled. May peace rise in us. The peace lavished on the disciples when receiving the Holy Spirit and being sent to spread forgiveness and life in Jesus’ name. May love rise in us. The love of the Good Shepherd who knows each of us by name, who calls us, who leads us in the ways of love and compassion. Amen. Alleluia!...
Sister Andre Panepinto
...to be the principal at St. Dennis in Lockport. Andre was strong in her convictions but always lived out the Sisters of Providence charism: LOVE, MERCY AND JUSTICE! A former teacher and friend, Nancy Lindsey, shared “I was blessed to have both a professional and personal relationship with Sister Andre. I not only taught eighth grade with her as my principal, but she also became close friends with my entire family.” Nancy added, “Many Fridays after school, we would go...
September 7, 2025: Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
...a delegation to ask for peace terms. In the same way, anyone of you who does not renounce all his possessions cannot be my disciple.” Reflection The cross. Suffering. Poverty. Who would want to be Jesus’ disciple with those conditions? Yet, some of us remain, having glimpsed the treasure in the field, we keep believing that a better world is possible. So, to practice the Way, to work toward the Kin-dom of God on Earth, we must be willing to...
New postulant enters Sisters of Providence
Jessica Vitente Jessica Vitente’s journey to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, included God tugging at her heart in “many ways.” “The more I ran away from exploring the idea of becoming a religious sister, the more I was not at peace,” Jessica said. “The moment I gave God the consent to work with me and through me is the moment I realized I am where I am supposed to be.” Jessica, 34 and a native of Pomona,...
Providence Associate first commitment and renewal 2019
...Herber and Barbara Bluntzer hug their Providence Associate companions during the sign of peace The Providence community, including Providence Associate Tracy Biggs-Green and her family, offer each other the sign of peace Sister Rosemary Borntrager in prayer Father Dan Hopcus blesses the new Providence Associate pins held by Providence Associates Shawn Shamsaie and Rosaline Secrest Providence Associate Terry Urban receives communion Providence Associates and sisters join hands in prayer Sister Carolyn Kessler at prayer during the liturgy Providence Associate Sheila...
A look at the life and ministries of Sister Mary Raymond Schelkopf
...In addition to her ministries as a teacher and principal, she also ministered as a Regional Superior and Provincial Superior for the Sisters of Providence. In her commentary for Sister Mary Raymond, Sister Marie Kevin Tighe (RIP) discussed a conversation she had with her, asking “Mary Raymond, are you peaceful?” Sister Mary Raymond’s response was, “I don’t ever remember not being peaceful.” Sister Mary Raymond died on Aug. 30, 1991, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. She was 91 years old and had...
Peaceful, uplifting Gathering in Solidarity event at the Woods
“Encouraging”, “uplifting” and “positive” were words used to describe the Gathering in Solidarity event held on Saturday, Jan. 21, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. The event, coordinated by the women in initial formation with the Congregation, included song, prayer and personal reflections all in support of advancing human rights for all people and practicing empathy to build understanding across differences. More than 200 people from Terre Haute and beyond attended the one-hour event. After days of rain and clouds, the sun broke...
A Reflection for the 2022 Senior Jubilee
...it was sung! It always gave me a feeling of peace and belonging. … when I hear the organ begin Tota I feel calm.” Thank you, Mary Ann, for that band memory and for the peace and calmness you have always brought, especially to those who are ill. Sister Marilyn Baker during Mass. Sister Marilyn Herber did not name a theme song, but she certainly did remember her Annunciation moment. It was 1942 and she was in third grade at...
SP Annual Meeting 2018
...for Justice, General Officer Sister Jenny Howard, Sister Carol Nolan of Providence in the Desert and General Officers Sisters Mary Beth Klingel and Dawn Tomaszewski. Novice Sister Emily TeKolste shares from the microphone. Sisters Donna Marie Fu and Delan Ma in deep discussion. Using and ipad to share information are Sisters Betty Hopf and Mary Ann DeFazio. Sister Nancy Nolan during a reflective moment. How many people can you invite to lower their carbon usage? Sisters of Providence and Providence...