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When God plants a seed
...the process, I have gained a new and unexpected openness to religious life. Thanks to sisters like Sister Joni Luna who, as vocational director, has been a real help in my journey, and through spiritual direction and prayer, I have learned to see the beauty of the vocation to religious life. Even though I am still very much on this journey and still discerning, I see myself being open to God’s plan, if it includes joining religious life or going...
Called to transformation, called to transform
...lives as an educator, athletic director and coach. Sister Jessica, besides your work in the business world, you were having an impact on young adults in your parish community. Both of you come from strong, supportive families, and they count on your presence. I suspect a turning point for you, Jessica, was meeting the Sisters of Providence at the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress. I’m not sure what prompting of the Holy Spirit led you there, but we are happy...
A ‘Golden Jubilee’ Reflection
...to how Jesus lived on this earth … a religious must never abandon prophecy.” And how are religious to be prophetic? Pope Francis says: “… with the eloquence of your lives, lives which radiate the joy and beauty of living the Gospel and following Christ to the full. … by learning from Jesus the meaning and practice of love. (You) will be able to love because (you) have his own heart.” How have you followed Christ to the full these...
Sister Ann Sullivan
...shock, but what helped us is that it was a culture shock for 50 other women [who entered with her.]” As women religious in the community and in the church, we have a megaphone. When we speak, a lot of people hear. – Sister Ann Sister Ann pursued her academic training and set out to be a teacher. Eventually she was assigned to a school in Galesburg. When it came time to enhance her own education, she wanted to study...
Oral history: Sister Marian Brady the scholar
...remained President of Immaculata College of Washington for 14 years, until it closed. Sister Marian teaching philosophy When the college celebrated its 70th birthday at the Chinese Embassy in DC in 1977, the Washington Post interviewed Sister Marian about Immaculata College. In her office filled with artifacts from Japan, Thailand, Tanzania and other places around the world, she talked about the women-only Immaculata College environment and education: “The college undertakes to offer a value-centered education in a world too busy...
Sister Thomas Jeanne Doriot
...Sentinel, Fort Wayne (1971-72); Public Relations/Journalism, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1972-75); Prayer, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2019-2022). In Illinois: Teacher, Marywood, Evanston (1964-66); Journalist, Pioneer Press, Evanston (1969-71). In California: Teacher, Marywood, Orange (1978-79); Associate Editor of Catholic Herald, Sacramento (1987-92); Director of Health Services/Director of Religious Education, Bakersfield Catholic Charities, San Clemente Mission, Bakersfield (1992); Director of Religious Education, San Clemente Mission, Bakersfield (1993-97); Paralegal, Archdiocesan Tribunal of Los Angeles (1998-99); Administrative Assistant to Executive Director, Conrad N. Hilton Fund...
A look back at Educational/Family Services
...with his homework in 2008 while his sister looks on. Educational/Family Services Director Penny Sullivan works with an adult student in 2008. Sister Mary Pat Peacock (RIP) helps a little girl with her reading in 2011. Mickie Lane Fredericks, assistant education coordinator, works with some students outside at Educational/Family Services in the summer of 2000. Providence Associate Judi Collins helps run a bake sale to raise funds for Educational/Family Services in 2013. Mickie Lane Fredericks tutors a child after school...
Elizabeth (Betty) Smigla
...is a native of Chicago. Currently, she ministers as a volunteer at the Cook County Jail and VA Hospital in Chicago. Sister Betty entered the Congregation on July 22, 1957 and professed final vows on August 15, 1965. She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with a bachelor’s degree in education. She also earned a master’s degree in special education – with a concentration in learning disabilities – from Northeastern Illinois University. She has conducted multiple ministerial educational functions in Chicago....
Maria Smith
Sister Maria is a native of Lafayette, Indiana. Currently, she ministers in prayer at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Prior to that, she ministered as a volunteer at the Villas at Guerin Woods at Providence Self Sufficiency Ministries in Georgetown, Indiana. Sister Maria, formerly Sister Maria Goretti, entered the Congregation on January 4, 1954. She professed final vows on August 15, 1961. She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with a bachelor’s degree in education. She also has a master’s degree in education from...
Jeanette Hagelskamp
Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp was born on March 6, 1951, in Indianapolis. She entered the Congregation on August 23, 1975. Sister Jeanne graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics. She earned a master’s degree in mathematics with a concentration in physics from Purdue University, and a Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Leadership Administration Supervision from the National College of Education, now known as National Louis University in Chicago. She also has a doctorate of education degree...
Dorothy Gartland
Sister Dorothy was born on October 29, 1929, in St. Joseph, Missouri, the day the stock market fell. Her family moved to Chicago after her father’s job was moved there. Sister Dorothy, formerly Sister Margaret Eugene, entered the Congregation on February 2, 1948, professing first and final vows on August 15, 1950 and 1955, respectively. She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with a bachelor’s degree in education. She also has a master’s degree in elementary education from Indiana University. Of...
Regina Norris
Sister Regina, formerly Sister Regina Clare, was a native of Bicknell, Ind. Sister Regina entered the Congregation in 1961, professing first vows in 1964 and final vows in 1969. Sister Regina graduated from Indiana University with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education and earned her master’s degree in elementary education from Indiana University. Of her ministries, Sister Regina taught first grade at St. Charles in Bloomington, Ind., from 1967-1978, and also taught primary grade one at St. Jude in Indianapolis...