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Oral history: Sister Cathy Campbell the storyteller
...her ministry as communications consultant for the Chicago Archdiocesan religious education office. “Providence has provided myriad opportunities to me at every turn in my life,” says Sister Cathy. “My first mission was as a high school English/Journalism teacher at Mother Theodore Guerin High School in River Grove, Illinois.” During that mission, Sister Cathy also served on several educational committees in the City of Chicago and in the Archdiocese of Chicago. “Everything I did or have had the opportunity...
Sister Terese Marie Havlik
...their prayer life has been deepened and enriched. I try to develop in them an awareness of God’s presence and closeness in their lives.” She herself was a lifelong learner and had many pages of documentation in her file noting classes and workshops she had taken over the years in religious education, for professional growth, and for enrichment. She also attended cultural events and was a member of several professional organizations. Sister Rosemary Borntrager shared this memory, “Sisters Terese Marie...
Sister Adele Beacham (formerly Sister Joseph Therese)
...of Providence. Adele felt fortunate that her father agreed to let her attend SMWC solely for the horseback riding! She soon changed her residence, being received as a postulant of the Sisters of Providence in 1946. She professed first vows on Jan. 23, 1949, and on that same date, her perpetual profession in 1954. Her religious name at that time was Sister Joseph Therese. Sister Adele Beacham (left) with Sister Elizabeth Koressel. Adele eventually received her bachelor’s degree in education...
Smile for the camera!
...Special Religious Education From Oak Brook we ventured into the Windy City’s Bridgeport/Hyde Park area where we visited with Sister Susanne Gallagher, SP, on mission with SPRED (Special Religious Education). Hers was officially the last picture Casey snapped before putting her project to rest. We received an unexpected bonus, too, when we crossed paths with Sister Terri Grasso, SP, who volunteers for SPRED one day a week. Sister Susanne Gallagher in the SPRED Chapel and Center. Sister Susanne can be...
Sister of Providence released from prison
...16 years as a staff member for 8th Day Center for Justice in Chicago. She served as a teacher at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Village School (1964); as a teacher at St. Joseph School in Jasper (1965-1968) and director of religious education for that parish (1973-1975); as a teacher at St. Peter School in Linton (1968-1969) and coordinator of religious education for that parish (1969-1970); and as director of religious education and pastoral associate at St. John the Apostle Parish in Bloomington...
Sister Patricia (Leone Marie) Melton
...of two children born to Leon and Mary (Maughn) Melton. She was born July 5, 1928, in Linton, Ind. She completed her high school courses at Providence Juniorate at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods and entered the Congregation July 22, 1944, receiving the religious name Sister Leone Marie. She professed first and perpetual vows Jan. 23, 1947, and 1952, respectively. Sister Pat earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and a master’s degree in education from Indiana University. Sister Pat...
Reflections for Foundation Day 2019
...faith has only grown through my education at Providence, and I hope to carry out the virtues practiced at PCR and the Sisters of Providence in my future academic and career endeavors.” – Leairra Carter, Class of 2020. “Love, Mercy, and Justice, impacted my education in so many ways. There is so much love at Providence Cristo Rey, the teachers and staff truly care for the students as if they were their own children. I have experienced this so many...
Sister Dorothy (Damien) Deal
...the Congregation Jan. 9, 1937, and received the religious name Sister Damien. She professed first and perpetual vows Aug. 15, 1939, and 1945, respectively. Sister Dorothy earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and a master’s degree in education from Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee. Sister Dorothy began teaching school in 1939 at St. Charles, Peru. In Indiana, she ministered as either a teacher or principal at St. Philip Neri, St. Thomas Aquinas and St. Matthew, Indianapolis; Annunciation,...
Sister Rose Louise Schafer
...were interested and the Juniorate began on Aug. 21, 1930. Only two of the original five persevered, Agnes and Sister Mary Charles Spalding,” shared Sister Nancy. Sister Rose Louise entered the Congregation Feb. 2, 1934, and professed first and perpetual vows Aug. 15, 1936, and Jan. 23, 1942, respectively. She earned several bachelor’s degrees from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in education, social studies and religious education. Sister Rose Louise received a master’s degree in special education from Catholic University of America,...
The Other Five: A brief look at the lives of the sisters who came from France in 1840 with Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, foundress of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, has a feast day. She has sainthood, receiving the highest honor bestowed by the Catholic Church. Her legacy has been shared worldwide. She is well recognized as someone who made a difference in Indiana’s legendary history. Saint Mother Theodore Guerin was a tireless missionary, coming to Indiana in 1840 to work among God’s people, bringing education to the uneducated, providing food for the hungry, administering medicine for...
Three Sisters of Providence celebrate their 25th anniversary
...perpetual vows Aug. 12, 1995. She graduated from Highland Community College with an associates’ degree, then from Illinois State University with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. She received a master’s degree in education administration from Rosary College and a master’s degree in Earth literacy from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. Indiana ministries: Terre Haute: principal, St. Patrick School (1996-2001); Sacred Heart School (2005-2007); substitute teacher, Vigo County School Corporation (2007). Indianapolis: principal, Holy Angels School (2001-2003). Saint Mary-of-the-Woods: assistant professor, Saint...
Sister Margaret Kern
...earned an MBA degree from the University of Notre Dame in 1965. Much later, in 1982, she enjoyed participating in the Credo Program at Gonzaga University and completed her formal educational experiences when she followed the inspiration of her God and completed a Spiritual Direction Certificate Program in Wernersville, Pennsylvania, in 1993. For Sister Margaret, education was necessary to participate in God’s mission in this world. She believed deeply in the words found in the Gospel of John that will...