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 Jessica Vitente and the ‘School of the Heart’
I, Sister Jessica Vitente, SP, am currently a tertian. Tertianship is often described as the “school of the heart,” the final stage of formal formation for those preparing to profess perpetual vows in religious life. It is a time of prayerful discernment, inviting a deeper encounter with the Divine, and an honest examination of one’s vocation. For several years now, I have been living the evangelical counsels of chastity, poverty, and obedience. Sister Jessica Vitente (left) with Sister Rose Chiu...
Discerning your call
...wants us to find a life of fulfillment. A life of joy. Discerning together We would be honored to walk with you on this journey of discovery as you seek to find if life as a Catholic religious sister might be a life-giving choice for you. We invite you to engage the idea. (We promise, it really isn’t as crazy as it may seem at first.) We call this initial phase of exploring religious life discernment. The word discernment implies...
Bittersweet news from Educational/Family Services
...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. Sister Mary Pat Peacock (RIP) helps a little girl with her reading in 2011. A clipping from the local newspaper in 1999 shows some of the Educational/Family Services volunteers (then under the umbrella ministry of Providence Self-Sufficiency Ministries) at a Tutor Appreciation Dinner. Educational/Family Services Director Penny Sullivan works with an adult student in 2008. EFS...
Laurine Haley
...Ministry of Care Volunteer, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2010-11); Prayer, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2011-14); Prayer/Greeter at Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2014-19); Prayer (2020-21). In North Carolina: Teacher/Principal, ST. Ann, Fayetteville (1959-66). In Washington, D.C.: Teacher, Dunblane (1966-67); Director of Student Services, Jefferson Business College (1982-83). In New Hampshire: Teacher, St. Mary, Rochester (1967-69); Teacher, St. Mary, Rochester (1970-72). In Maryland: Guidance Counselor, St. Clement, Lansdowne (1972-73); Director of Religious Education, St. Clement, Lansdowne (1973-78); Teacher, Holy Redeemer, College Park (1979-82);...
Jean Kenny
Sister Jean was born on November 12, 1949, and is a native of Chicago. Currently, she ministers in congregational department ministry at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Jean, formerly Sister Keith, entered the Congregation on August 30, 1967. She professed final vows on October 4, 1980. She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. She also has one master’s degree in religious education from Loyola University in Chicago, and another master’s degree in human services counseling from...
Mary Louise O’Connor
...D.C., and Florida. Here is her complete ministry: Sister Mary Louise O’Connor (formerly Sister James Margaret) Complete Ministry In Indiana: Teacher, St. Leonard, West Terre Haute (1959-60); Teacher, St. John High School, Loogootee (1961-63); Mentoring Coordinator, Development Education Program for Religious (1986-90); Business Manager, Providence Center, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1993-97); Business/Facilities Manager, Providence Center, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1997-99); Staff, Central Business Office, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1999); Prayer, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1999-2021). In Washington, D.C.: Registrar/Director of Admission/Financial Aid/Foreign Student Affairs, Immaculata Junior College (1963-78);...
Marsha Speth
Sister Marsha, formerly Sister Marcia Ann, is a native of Vincennes, Indiana. Currently, she ministers as in health care and as a Spiritual Director at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Marsha entered the Congregation on September 12, 1964. She professed first vows in August 1967 and final vows in November 1974. Of her ministries, Sister Marsha served 10 years as an elementary education teacher, 15 years as a pastoral and religious education director, and 16 years as an elected leader/administrator for the...
Marilyn Herber
...became the director of formation for the Congregation, a ministry she maintained until 1980. During that year, she moved into parish ministry, becoming the Director of Religious Education and Pastoral Associate at St. Mark Church in Indianapolis. And in 1994, she became the Parish Life Coordinator at St. Andrew Parish in Indianapolis, a position she had until 2004. Sister Marilyn said she enjoys spending time with family and friends and still watches reruns of The Lawrence Welk show on Saturday...
Brigid Ann Bonner
Sister Brigid Ann was born on April 15, 1940, in Whiting, Indiana. “It was there that I was baptized and received my earliest education and religious training,” she said. Following high school graduation, Sister Brigid Ann entered the novitiate of the Sisters of Providence. She professed first and final vows on August 15, 1960 and 1965, respectively. Sister Brigid Ann graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with a bachelor’s degree, while earning a master’s degree in education from Ball State University...
Editha Ben
...ILocos Sur, Philippines, with a bachelor’s degree in education, English and mathematics. She earned a master’s degree in theological studies at Ateneo De Manila University. Of her ministries, Sister Editha has served as the Director of Religious Education at St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Bensenville, Illinois, and as an instructor and staffer in the Office of International Affairs at Providence University in Taiwan. Prior to joining our Mission Advancement team, Sister Editha ministered as our Director of Vocations. Sister Editha said...
Jeanette Marie Lucinio
Sister Jeanette Marie was born on May 15, 1935, in Evanston, Illinois, but called Wilmette, Illinois, home. She entered the Congregation on February 2, 1953, professing first and final vows on August 15, 1955 and 1960, 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 religious studies from Mundelein College, a Master’s of Divinity from Catholic Theological Union, and a doctorate of ministry from Chicago Theological Seminary. Of her...
Mildred Giesler
Sister Mildred is a native of Jasper, Indiana. Currently, she ministers in prayer at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Mildred, formerly Sister Alma Joseph, entered the Congregation on January 10, 1944. She professed final vows on August 15, 1951. 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 Indiana State University and another master’s degree in religious studies from the University of Seattle. She has ministered in Indiana, Illinois, North...