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Sister Virginia Broderick
...had a peaceful demeanor during many years of suffering. Her faith would lead her to say, ‘ … yet surely my cause is with the Lord and my reward with my God,’” continued Sister Mary Ann. “Sister Virginia was a prolific letter writer and kept in touch with those she loved even after she had to come to the Infirmary. For some years now, she has not been able to communicate with speech. What a trial this must have been...
Sister Elizabeth Clare Vrabely
...many weeks. Within a few minutes, she felt pain in her chest; she received the immediate attention of the staff who helped her to the bed where she quickly and peacefully surrendered herself into the God she loved,” said Sister Ruth Eileen Dwyer in her commentary for Sister Elizabeth Clare Vrabely, who died Aug. 7. Born June 9, 1925, in Whiting, Ind., to Stephen and Julia Balog Vrabely, Elizabeth was one of five children. Her three brothers entered the priesthood,...
Sister Rose Therese Welp
...High School, Clarksville, Ind. “While librarian at Providence High School, she had the students charmed by her personality and her gentleness — and also by her plants. Senior boys would come in to check on her beautiful spider plant,” shared Sister Ruth Ellen. Sister Rose Therese’s health forced her to return to the Woods in 1983, where she ministered in the greenhouse. She later offered service to the children at Woods Day Care/Pre-School. “Sister Rose Therese was a very peaceful,...
Celebrating International Literacy Day
...and community organizations hold programs explaining the educational opportunities within local communities, arrange public lectures on topics related to literacy and prepare exhibitions showcasing successful literacy methods. In recent years, UNESCO has started announcing specific themes for each September 8 celebration. In 2023, the theme was literacy for a world in transition which focused on development goals. This year’s theme is promoting multi-lingual education for understanding and peace. Startling Facts When UNESCO began its full-scale literacy efforts, there were many...
Rhythms and Tension
Rhythms and Tension was published by the Sisters of Providence in 1981. This booklet shares the stories of several sisters of a variety of ages and ministries. The introduction of this publication explains its purpose: “Thomas Merton once wrote that choosing to live a life in a monastery is no guarantee that one will find immediate peace. That comes only after one is able to envision oneself as ‘not even possible’ without the Divine. Even then, such insight is a...
Sister Beth Wright
Download complete interview with Sister Beth Wright (PDF) Current ministry: Assistant administrator, St. Ann Clinic Years in the Congregation: 9 Q. What do you like best about Saint Mary-of-the-Woods? A. The spirit here. The feel of the place. The peacefulness. Q. When I am not officially at work, or involved in ministry, you’re most likely to be… A. Reading, playing games, relaxing, visiting with family, friends, and SPs.. Q. I am passionate about… A. Women’s issues. Q. What the world...
Celebrating Puzzles!
...a puzzle for five to 10 minutes during an office break created a shift in her brain that helped her solve a complex accounting issue. Other staff members joined in, then donated some new puzzles and thus began a puzzle practice in the office. Providence Associate Lorrie Scheidler loves jigsaw puzzles because it’s building a picture that involves strategy, patience, and perspective. Like many of us, she finds it a peaceful activity and having another person help makes it more...
The remarkable life of Mother Marie Gratia Luking
...on an extensive building program for the school and the novitiate. Through fund-raising efforts in Peiping, Hankow and Shanghai, she procured financial assistance from foreigners and wealthy Chinese. The threat from Japan (1935-1941) Japan soon became an increased threat to the peace of China. Throughout 1935 and 1936, this situation worsened so that by the summer of 1937, all over Honan Province, there were air raids, bombings and attacks by foot soldiers. By December of that year, only 100 of...
Sister Joyce Brophy
...Saint Mary-of-the-Woods? It is home. What the world needs now… What we profess in peace, justice, mercy and love. Q. Why did you choose the Sisters of Providence? A. Although two of my Providence High School classmates were entering the local Sisters of St. Francis, I chose the Sisters of Providence. These sisters had been my teachers in elementary and high school. I felt comfortable with them and admired them. I wanted to emulate Sister Rose Scecina, my first-grade teacher,...
Sister Rita Clare Gerardot
...am passionate about… Peace and justice. Q. One thing most people don’t know about you… That I once, in full habit, swung across a ravine on a thick rope to the other side, and then swung back. Q. Why did you choose to become a Sister of Providence? A. I received a personal invitation from one of the teachers from Central Catholic High School (Fort Wayne, Ind.), Sister Mary Clare Fritsch. She was not my teacher. It was toward the...
Sister Stella Marie Langdale
...she had injured her ankle. At first, a slight lameness was the only consequence, but in later years, the injury worsened and necessitated a cane. She was a gentle person, thoughtful and considerate of others, much loved by the Sisters who recognized the refined “southern lady.” She carried out her religious duties with love and devotion. May she rest in peace! This is her complete ministry: In Indiana: Teacher, St. Agnes, Indianapolis (1921-22); Teacher, Sacred Heart, Evansville (1922-24); Teacher, St....
Journals and Letters week 24: Support and hope
...raise up the heaviest burdens, a light to enlighten her in her doubts and a confidant to whom she may confide her pains and from whom she may draw the consolation she needs.” The book’s editor says the arrival of the new bishop brings peace, happiness and a feeling of security hitherto unknown at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Yay! Finally. Loyal, loving chaplain A daguerreotype image of Fr. Corbe in his younger years The rest of the section is about one of...