Search Results for label/religious education
Getting too many results? To search for an exact phrase, try putting multiple word phrases in quotation marks (such as "Saint Mother Theodore") to narrow your results.
Sister Donna (Laurence Therese) O’Neill
...She earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and a master’s degree in education from Marygrove College, Detroit. For more than 40 years, Sister Donna ministered in education. She began teaching second grade in 1951 at St. John, Robstown, Texas. In Indianapolis, she taught at St. Joseph and St. Joan of Arc. She spent two years at St. Therese, Wilson, N.C. Sister Donna spent most of her pedagogical years in Illinois at St. Sylvester, Our Lady of...
Sister Donna Marie Fu
...to kneel down to do that. So to me it’s very queer, odd …” But then here comes the Fu Shoney philosophy of religious life, “But I knew that if you go to offer yourself, it’s total.” That’s what Sister Anji Fan remembers most about Donna Marie. Anji met Donna during the time Donna served in China. It was Donna who encouraged her to dedicate her life as a Sister of Providence: “Donna Marie not only introduced me to the...
Providence Associate and former Sister of Providence Donna Watzke shares about her journey
...for the diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. During these years, I was blessed with educational opportunities that supported the work I was doing. I earned an undergraduate degree from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and graduate degrees from Illinois University (education administration) and The Catholic University of America (psychiatric social work). I also received certification in formative spirituality under the mentorship of Father Adrian Van Kaam through Duquesne University. Each ministry and education experience widened my horizon. Each gave me an expanding...
Sister Anne Doherty (formerly Sister Dennis)
...in Indianapolis. She professed first and perpetual vows Aug. 15, in 1948 and 1953, respectively. Sister Anne graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with a bachelor’s degree in education. She received a master’s degree in psychology and a doctorate in clinical psychology, both from Catholic University of America. Sister Anne, known at that time by her religious name Sister Dennis, ministered for 20 years as an educator, teaching at schools in Illinois and in Indiana, as well as a six year...
Ask Sister Dina: How many Sisters of Providence are there and what are their roles?
...values through programming and presence driven by Service, Education, Reflection and Prayer. This, like all ministry, involves discerning how to “sow generously,” especially with and among a diverse group of students, faculty, and staff. I also participate in Giving Voice, “a peer led organization that creates spaces for younger women religious [under the age of 50 around the US] to give voice to their hopes, dreams and challenges in religious life.” I currently serve on the Development Committee. Since entering...
Sister Laurine Haley
...whether as a teacher, principal, guidance counselor or director of religious education, found her following the call to share God’s love, mercy and justice with all those she served. Her ministries took her to many different areas: Illinois, Massachusetts, Indiana, North Carolina, District of Columbia, New Hampshire and Maryland. In 1998, Sister Laurine came here to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods to “retire” and immediately began to recycle herself in many ways by ministering in several ways, mainly with the sisters, but also...
Former Sisters of Providence a gift to the Church and society
...father at her brother’s wedding Judy today, at right, volunteering at Providence Health Care at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods with Sister Loretta Picucci Educated to serve All three are grateful that the education and professional opportunities they received as Sisters of Providence have enabled them to continue serving in meaningful and life-giving roles. As a Sister of Providence, Donna was a teacher, principal, vicar of religious and director of pastoral planning. “During these years I was blessed with educational opportunities that supported...
Sister Patricia Monahan
...said Sister Ann Casper in her commentary for Sister Pat. Born Sept. 1, 1930, in Chicago, to Patrick and Margaret Wester Monahan, Patricia Anne was one of four children. She attended Our Lady of Mercy Grade School and Providence High School, both in Chicago. She entered the Congregation Feb. 2, 1948, and professed first and perpetual vows Aug. 15, 1950, and 1955, respectively. She earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and master’s degrees in education and...
Sister Lawrence Ann Liston
...to educate people and to have the ministry of education reach out to many, many avenues that fit our sisters and people’s lifestyles. I think the availability of fitting ministries or lifestyle into the education piece creates an attractive opportunity. I think a woman would find a wide range of opportunities for education in diverse ministries, not necessarily a classroom. Education is a lifelong process, so I think we have taken it to the max and tried to expand how...
Energetic Providence in the Desert founder focuses on education, justice while celebrating 60 years as a Sister of Providence
...that they are valuable, that they are loved, that they are worthwhile, to give them the confidence to speak to their children’s teachers or to their doctors in English, is a mission dear to the hearts of those involved. Sister Carol and her staff put their all into seeing that it continues. “To someone considering donating money to Providence in the Desert, I would say, ‘Education changes people as nothing else does. Think about how your education has changed you...
Sister Eugene Francis Keaveney
...the first year and a half in the novitiate houses in Washington, D.C., and Rockville, Md. During this time, she received the name Sister Eugene Francis. She then traveled to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods to complete her novitiate preparation, where she professed first and perpetual vows on August 15 1947 and 1952 respectively. Sister Eugene Francis’ education included a bachelor’s degree in education from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, and a master’s degree in education from Rivier College in New Hampshire. She also had a...
Ann Wagner Harper: Finding the Silver Lining
...and develop,” shared Ann. Sister Maurelia told Ann that if she could find someone to pay for one voice lesson a week, she would then provide Ann with a second lesson for free. With Ann’s large family, she knew that this wasn’t possible. However, her Uncle Joe Wagner (RIP) stepped up to the plate. “I will always be grateful to him,” said Ann. “That opened the door to my career.” So in addition to a rigorous education, Ann honed her...