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Guerin Outreach Ministries: Catholic religious sisters offer English classes, friendship to residents of St. Anthy Trailer Park in rural Mecca, Calif.
...states, the District of Columbia, Taiwan and China. For more information about any of the ministries of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, visit the Congregation’s Web site at www.SistersofProvidence.org. About the Sisters of Providence The Sisters of Providence, a congregation of 214 women religious, with 300 Providence Associates, collaborate with others to create a more just and hope-filled world through prayer, education, service and advocacy. The Sisters of Providence have their motherhouse at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, located just northwest...
Sister Diane Mason
...I never knew what it was; it had to be the mystery of the call. Of course, I didn’t know that at the time. It was probably the mystery of the life, as well. Q. You said you were intrigued by them. Does that mean the sisters as individuals, or religious life in general? A. Who they were as individuals, and religious life itself. To me they went hand in hand. Q. What intrigued you about religious life? A. They...
Meet our postulant Stephanie Rivas
...worked, dated, had my own apartment and my car. I worked full time and went to school at night to pursue my master’s degree in education. In 2019, I became single and felt stuck. I finally sought spiritual direction. From there I sold my car and taught for my first year of teaching with the Red Cloud Volunteer Program. Then COVID happened. Call to religious life Stephanie prays prior to her entrance to the Sisters of Providence The call to religious...
The life of Eleanor Bailly (Mother Mary Cecilia Bailly)
...Homestead Cemetery. Eleanor and Rose continued their education in Windsor, Canada, at the convent boarding school. From there, they went to Montreal. After studying in Montreal, they went back to Detroit to finish their education. Esther, Eleanor’s oldest sister, lived there and introduced her to Detroit society. Eleanor spent a lot of time practicing her piano while there. Her musical gifts would always serve her well. As the years started to go by, Eleanor’s sisters all married. Eleanor definitely had...
Oral history: Sister Ann Sullivan
...closed, two grade schools merged to form Costa Catholic High School. It was a great community during those years. We worked very hard, and accomplished more than we knew we could.” It was a big job. Lots needed done. Great things were accomplished. “Love the children first, and then teach them.” – Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Wonderful ‘opportunities’ Ann has had wonderful opportunities for an education, opportunities that have led to challenging and very satisfying ministries. Her teaching education led...
Sister Martha Steidl (formerly Sister Marie Aquinas)
...1943 and in 1945, as her brother Walt left for military service, she entered the Sisters of Providence, “answering the call to serve as well,” she said, “just in a different way.” She took the religious name Sister Marie Aquinas and professed first vows in 1948, final vows in 1953. She received a bachelor’s degree in music education from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in 1953, and in the next five years, during her breaks from teaching, Sister Martha earned her master’s...
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods listed in National Register of Historic Places
...States saint – emigrated from France in 1840 to form a religious order in Indiana for the purpose of establishing a school, which eventually became the oldest Catholic women’s college in Indiana. By Saint Mother Theodore’s death in 1856, she had directed the opening of 11 schools in nine Indiana towns, Pioneering work at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, the Indiana wilderness where this order and higher learning institution were established, became an important contributor to the evolution of women’s education and Catholic...
Sister Miriam Clare Stoll
...elementary education. Sister Miriam Clare began her active ministry in 1947, serving in Indiana, Illinois and Missouri, as a teacher of primary grades, teaching for 24 years. Most of these years were spent in first grade. After that, she went on to parish work, religious education, and serving those who needed physical and spiritual care of any kind. The ministry which I think was nearest and dearest to her heart was the founding and directing of a house of prayer...
Paula Damiano
...served as a teacher, director of vocations, pastoral associate and was also a General Councilor for the Sisters of Providence. She celebrated her 50 year jubilee in 2017. Sister Paula said that for many years, she enjoyed camping and visited many state and national parks. She also likes many types of music, but prefers classical, folk and religious, and likes crafting greeting cards and jewelry. Sister Paula has a special interest in combining art and music in retreat work and...
Patricia Melton
...Patrick, Terre Haute, Ind., in 1947. She taught at other schools in Indiana, as well as schools in New Hampshire and Illinois. In 1978, she began a new ministry as a parish program coordinator at Immaculate Conception, Rushville, Ind., and from 1979 to 1996, she served as pastoral associate and later director of religious education at St. Mary Parish, Rushville. She returned to the Woods in 2003. Known for her artistic flare, she was also known as a wonderful listener....
Rosemary Eggermann
...in Indiana, Illinois and California. In 1971, she ministered in the book store at Mother Theodore Guerin High School, River Grove, Ill. In 1983, she shifted gears and began working on a certificate in addictions counseling, and in 1986, she received graduated and passed Illinois state boards. Following that, Sister Rosemary ministered as a course manager/editorial staff member of the Cook County Graduate School of Medicine, Chicago. She also served as secretary at St. Luke Religious Education Office, River Forest,...
Jane Bodine
...ministered as a teacher in elementary schools, primary schools and high schools, teaching many subjects at the higher levels, including chemistry, physics and journalism. She also ministered as an assistant principal for five years and all of her teaching assignments were in Indiana and Illinois. In 1970, she began a ministry by creating the United Southside Community Organization Adult Education Program in Indianapolis. She was the first woman religious to serve on the board of the National Catholic Developmental Council....