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We need their love for God: sisters influence former student’s lifework
Fourth graders at St. Paul School in Valparaiso, Indiana, shown here with their teacher Kathy (Finley) Olson, back center, were just one of the many classes to create cards and send donations to the Sisters of Providence. “I don’t think I would be the woman I am today if I hadn’t had the experience I did with the Sisters of Providence at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.” Kathy (Finley) Olson teaches fourth grade at St. Paul School in Valparaiso, Indiana. She graduated...
Reflections for the local Golden Jubilee celebration
...it – their gift, their creativity – whether on canvas or photo paper, through writing or designs on cards. Whether it has been a new idea or an old one expressed in a new way, we have been blessed in their giving. So, let’s return to Mother Theodore and her own flare for the creative. Can you not perfectly picture her dilemma through her graphic choice of words, “I am writing with an iron stick they call a pen, and...
Sisters of Providence celebrate Jubilees
...Pastoral Associate, St. Edward Parish (1989-94), East Chicago, Indiana: Director of Hispanic Ministry, Office of Hispanic Ministry, Diocese of Gary (1994-95), Clearwater, Florida: Teacher, Clearwater Central Catholic High School (1995-98), Oneco, Florida: Counselor, Bradenton Drug Treatment Community (1998), Clearwater, Florida: Teacher, Clearwater Central Catholic High School (1998-99), Sarasota, Florida: Teacher, Cardinal Mooney High School (1999-2001), Bradenton, Florida: Director of Religious Education, St. Joseph Parish (2001-02), Bradenton, Florida: Spanish Teacher, St. Joseph Catholic School (2002-04), Arcadia, Florida: Caseworker for Hispanic Services,...
Sister Elaine Doucette (formerly Sister Elaine Marie)
...her sisters and with the aides. She enjoyed making her own Christmas cards with Sheila Donis. She wrote poetry and did art work, some of which is in the back of church. She loved bingo. When her two sisters, Florence and Mary, and her niece, Barbara, came to visit recently, they brought a bag of prizes for the bingo games. Elaine was so pleased and gave it all to the Activities Department. Stephanie Downing, a massage therapist, recalled that Elaine...
A look at the life of Sister Mary Edwin Werner
...had to be assigned a bedroom, a place to eat meals; a place in chapel … the lists went on and on! Also, if any sister had physical needs or dietary restrictions, accommodations had to be made. All of this before computers and excel sheets! Sister Mary Edwin had index card files galore and directed many sisters who were assigned to help her.” Sister Mary Edwin died on January 7, 1988. She was a Sister of Providence for 47 years....
The First Day: Two Presenters Share
...is akin to witnessing the signing of Associate commitments or Sisters of Providence vow cards. “I promise,” they attest, “I vow.” The effect is stirring, bringing surprise tears as those gathered stand up and sign up, pledging to be God’s Providence wherever we are: Making choices for the good of the whole … Committing ourselves to our chosen justice focus on the environment. … (Sisters of Providence General Chapter, 2016). We all join in singing “Holy Ground” then, remembering that...
Art, an enduring legacy at the Woods
...and Asian art. In Linden Leaf gift shop, Robert was delighted to purchase note cards picturing the wonderful water colors painted by Mother Mary Cecilia Bailly from an album compiled in 1866. In this brief visit, it was clear to him that the tradition of outstanding art and artists has continued to the present. He so appreciated Sister Camille’s excellent hospitality, calling her “the perfect person” to greet them and explain the community’s history and the college’s current programs related...
New postulant enters Sisters of Providence
...then excitedly said, ‘Yes, I visited Saint Mother Theodore’s shrine. There were prayer cards and I thought of you.’ That was a strong sign that I should dig deeper.” Jessica said that in addition to her three retreats at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, she met monthly with Sister of Providence Jeanette Lucinio who was her discernment guide and remained in contact with the sisters’ vocation director throughout her entire discernment process before entering. She has also maintained contact with many sisters via...
Memories of Providence Brittany (RIP)
...never forgot, and Providence Brittany sends her a Christmas card each year!” Sister Ann added Providence Brittany will be missed. “She was a perfect beginning animal for us to make our early mistakes in raising alpacas,” Sister Ann said. “She was a unique personality, which we unwittingly helped to create, a great mother, a peaceful part of the herd, and a focus for great stories. “She will be sadly missed. She leaves a few of her offspring to carry on...
Providence Associates celebrate first commitments 2018
...by their companions, including Richard Kennel, front, pinned by Providence Associate Bill Hughes. New Providence Associate Sharon Rodriguez receives a hug of congratulations from Sister Jane Iannaconne New Providence Associate and their companions celebrate after officially becoming Providence Associates Providence Associates and their companions come forward to present their commitment cards. Those gathered bless the new Providence Associates Blessing the new Providence Associates The new Providence Associates gather at the altar for a blessing Forty Providence Associates also renewed their...
O Antiphon – O wisdom from on high
...the dinner table, the card table, the bargaining table, the peace table and others? This is virtue in the midst of life that opens us to God’s grace. For this we pray on behalf of all people. O Wisdom, you came forth from the mouth of the Most High and reaching from beginning to end, you ordered all things mightily and sweetly. Come, and teach us the way of prudence. To get your own expanded copy of the Sisters of...
Sister John Mary Rifner
...Jolly Ranchers, usually. One family member recalled, “Every time Aunt Cel came, she taught the kids a new card game, accompanied by much laughter, so intense that it often bordered on tears. They would also babysit for our children. We all remember the special addition to the meal prayer they taught us all. ‘Whether we eat or whether we drink, …’” John Mary is recalled by her family as the “feisty” one, always ready to give her opinion, whether you...