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Outreach through liturgy: Sister Jeremy Gallet
...8. She has a bachelor’s degree in music education (from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College) and two master’s degrees, one in music education and one in theology and liturgy. She holds a doctorate in Liturgy and the Arts from the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley. Throughout the years, she has put that degree to good use, serving as the diocesan director of liturgy in the Diocese of Corpus Christi, Texas, and in her current position. “This is a very interesting ministry. No...
The legacy of Providence lives on in our sisters in Taiwan
...in 1949 as a much smaller college. Today Providence University thrives as a Catholic co-educational institution educating approximately 12,000 students. Under the guidance of the mission of the Sisters of Providence, the university is committed to the education of each student as a whole person. Sister Celeste Tsai Sister Celeste Tsai, SP, has ministered at Providence University for more than 40 years. As library director she played a significant role in renovating and modernizing Luking Library, named after Mother Marie...
Sending out a ‘Thank You’ in anticipation of School Principals’ Day!
...educational leadership; or that I had some excellent role models whom I could emulate. Suddenly, I found myself in a school where almost everyone and everything was new to me … and I knew I was ultimately responsible for the education and formation of nearly 1,100 young women who graced our halls every day and for the faculty who educated them. I will never forget the weight of the responsibility I felt that day. Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp (right) while she...
Sister Dorothy Marie Ahern
...making her final vows here a year later. She earned bachelor’s degrees in English and in education from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, and a master’s degree in education from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio. Sister Dorothy Marie was known as an excellent teacher, but not many teachers wanted her as their principal, for she was reported to be very strict, especially on teachers. Sister Bernadette Mary relates the story that a teacher made an error in her...
Sister Marikay Duffy receives recognition for helping others in need
...be easy. “As the years went on, personnel changed, the apostolate evolved and the community grew beyond anyone’s expectations.” Sister Marikay Duffy In 1987, Sister Marikay helped found the Hispanic Education Center. She said the center provided many educational services, including afterschool programs, art and music courses, extended summer school programs, teenage academic formation guidance and early childhood education. English as a second language and computer programs, sewing classes and parenting skills classes were added for the adults. Bilingual Citizenship...
Sisters of Providence Newsnotes
Sister Carolyn Kessler featured Sister Carolyn Kessler was featured in the recently published Who’s Who’s “Top 101 Industry Experts: Insights and Ideas to Inspire You” for her work in language education. Sister Carolyn is a professor emeritus in the bicultural bilingual studies department at the University of Texas in San Antonio, Texas. She was recognized for excellence in teaching and innovation in the areas of English as a Second Language education, second language acquisition and bilingualism. Providence Associate sculptor...
Get to know Providence Associate Brad Crites
Tell us about yourself: where you are from, family, career, etc. My wife, Tiffany, and I have two children, Brooklyn (11) and Brett (9). We live on our family farm that was started in 1833 in Hendricksville, Indiana. (Since most people have no idea where that is, we usually say just west of Bloomington.) I have a degree in science education (chemistry and physics) with a minor in Spanish; my master’s degree is in educational leadership and administration. Both degrees...
Throwback Thursday: A Scottish nun
...her elementary education, her family came back to the United States and settled in Vincennes. From there, Margaret continued her education at the Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Academy before entering the Congregation of the Sisters of Providence in 1924, at the age of 17. She was given the religious name of Sister Raymond. Sister Raymond earned a bachelor’s degree in education and taught for six decades in schools located in Indiana, Illinois, Washington, D.C., and Maryland. She “retired” at the age of...
Entrance to center dedicated to Sister Wendy Workman
...College to major in theology. She entered the Congregation in August 1975. Her first ministry was in 1977 as a physical education and religion teacher at Corpus Christi, Oklahoma City. She also earned a bachelor’s degree in physical education, and later earned a master’s degree in physical education from the University of Iowa. In March 1987, Sister Wendy was hit by a truck during a bicycle ride, which physically impaired her for the remainder of her life. In 2001, she...
Sisters of Providence struggles and wisdom amidst pandemic
...She also stays connected with multiple social justice groups, assisting them in their education and advocacy efforts. Sister Dorothy Rasche has reached out particularly to those who live alone or to those who live far away. Humor Wheee! Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp lets her hair down during a perfect sledding snow at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Humor has helped to get others through these difficult months. Sister Gloria Memering recounted her ministry sanitizing the elevators in Providence. She noted that this ministry has...
Job opening at Providence Cristo Rey High School
Providence Cristo Rey High School, a Roman Catholic, co-educational secondary school, located at 75 N. Belleview Place, Indianapolis, is currently accepting applications for the position of president. Providence Cristo Rey High School is sponsored by our Congregation and is a member of the Cristo Rey Network, a national association of high schools providing rigorous college-preparatory education to urban young people with economic need. The ideal candidate for the position is a visionary leader who can effectively articulate the school’s mission...
At Providence St. Mel, we believe …
The Providence Effect is a 2009 documentary about Providence St. Mel School. I recently had the opportunity to visit Providence St. Mel School (PSM) on Chicago’s West Side. If you’re not familiar with the school and the good work that goes on there, spend some time browsing the website to learn about the school. Better yet, view the 2009 documentary about PSM, “The Providence Effect.” I promise you’ll be inspired by the efforts made to provide a quality education in...