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In Service to Life, All Life
...forming the Beloved Community. Joseph Cardinal Bernardin articulated the consistent ethic of life during his 1983 Gannon Lecture at Fordham University. (This address can be found here.) He was “convinced that the pro-life position of the church must be developed in terms of a comprehensive and consistent ethic of life.” What steps can we take to defend the life and dignity of all, including unborn children, immigrant children and children at risk of gun violence, as well as women facing...
Reflection for the Feast of Saint Mother Theodore
...author of that history, expounds, “Father Gleizal (the retreat director) had made no mistake in placing his finger upon the cardinal characteristic of the Sisters at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, the all-embracing charity which bound them together as one.” I would like to think that the spirit Charles Evans, and others like him, experience when they visit here is born of that cardinal characteristic that distinguished Mother Theodore and the sisters and students of her day – the all-embracing charity, which bound...
Sister Anna Fan shares her story as a fully professed Sister of Providence
...dear Sisters at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods! Your love and prayers give me strength and courage to be able to stand firm here to share my vocation. Thank you, my dear Sisters in Taiwan for your support and loving care. Unexpected hurdle I seldom got sick, not even getting a cold. On March 2, about two months ago, I went to Cardinal Tien Hospital for a physical check-up. I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer, stage 4. I am undergoing chemo treatments. The...
Au revoir! Sister Paula Damiano retires from ministry
...coming together of so many people making it happen. It really does take a village.” A party and ‘wishing well’ During the retirement celebration, Sister Paula and those in attendance were treated to cake, ice cream, punch, cupcakes and more. General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski presented Sister Paula with a gift from the Congregation and others gifted her with cards which were placed into a “wishing well.” Sister Paula Damiano (right) and Mission Advancement staff member Narie Suh stand next...
Sister Marian Brady
...embrace Thee at the last. The prayer just read, attributed to the influential 13th century philosopher and theologian St. Thomas Aquinas, is one I found on a prayer card in Sister Marian’s folder. Since it was the only prayer card in her folder, I concluded that it must have been very special to her. As I read it, the prayer seemed to portray yearnings that Marian herself may have prayed for many times in the course of her 97 years:...
‘We’re All in This Together: Eat, Shop, Support Local’
...this year we have put together a calendar of events and promotional materials for April including a movie night on the ISU campus, alpaca yoga here at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, a weed wrangle at Hawthorn Park, in addition to our Earth Day celebration events. Anyone wanting to participate for a chance at prizes will need to visit a locally-owned, sponsoring organization to receive a punch card. Attendees will receive punches for every event they attend. Anyone receiving at least five punches...
Sister Patricia Linehan
...Coordinator of St. Ann’s Clinic in Terre Haute, preparing for its opening beginning in 1996 and then serving as administrator of the clinic from 1997 to 2002. Sister Pat was a creative woman with considerable artistic talent. Following her ministry at St. Ann’s Clinic, she studied photography at Indiana State University, earning a master’s of fine arts degree. Among her creations are a great variety of greeting cards and post cards depicting scenes of the Woods. Many of her photographs...
Sister Rosemary (Mary Gilbert) Powers
...to call Mother Rose Angela Horan (RIP) to confess what happened,” said Sister Margaret. “Later, when such things were permitted, Sister Rosemary enjoyed biking and playing tennis and even taught tennis at one point! She enjoyed Notre Dame games and the NCAA basketball tournament. She was described as an astute card player, keeping her counsel and looking innocent until she could lay down all her cards and leave her opponents in the dust,” continued Sister Margaret. “Not surprisingly, since Sister...
Sister Paul Marie Gutgsell
...and the secret of her success in the classroom or in the parish. Her unpretentious friendly manner made people feel comfortable in being with her,” said Sister Alexa. “When Sister Paul Marie retired, she acted as an aide in health care and a volunteer in the Activity Room, where her skill in crocheting and crafts was manifest. A life-long ‘card shark,’ she continued to enjoy games of all sorts. Although her personal possessions were extremely few, many decks of cards...
Sister Maureen Therese Brennan
...Joseph, Hammond; and Central Catholic High School, Fort Wayne. From 1949 to 1970, she served in administration, and often taught at St. Patrick, Terre Haute; the Juniorate; Ladywood, Indianapolis; and Central Catholic High School. The next nine years, Sister Maureen Therese ministered at Cardinal Mooney High School, Sarasota, Fla., serving as a teacher or librarian while caring for her mother. In 1979, Sister Maureen Therese cared full time for her mother. Upon her mother’s death in 1980, she served in...
Sister Alexa Suelzer
...showed me the card Alexa had written to her for her Jubilee. I am quite sure she wrote to each Jubilarian. She was so thoughtful and so aware of doing the kind thing that meant so much to the person receiving her notes or cards. Sister Ann Margaret recalls the times that the sisters living at Immaculata had the gift of going to spend time at a beach house. Alexa’s thoughtfulness led her to deliver breakfast in bed to Ann...
Miracle Place: a beacon for the neighborhood
...We will work on that as well as hosting fun community events where neighbors can gather to meet one another and enjoy relaxation.” The sisters are excited that opening the Community Center has stimulated landlords on their block to rehab several other properties as well. Now Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, then archbishop of Indianapolis, with Sisters Rita Ann and Barbara, blessed Miracle Place Community Center in May. “The house across the street, for example, has been renovated and a couple...