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...Indianapolis in 1942. She ministered at many schools in Indiana, as well as at schools in Massachusetts and Virginia. She also taught for more than 20 years at Immaculata Prep in Washington, D.C. In addition, Sister Petra ministered at St. Ann Parish in Washington, D.C., teaching Latin before returning home to the Woods. It was said of Sister Petra that the hundreds of names on her Christmas card list was evidence of her lasting impact on the lives of others....

Sister Alice was born on July 17, 1946. She died on June 26, 2006. She was 59 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 14 years. Sister Alice entered the Congregation on Aug. 16, 1991. She professed first vows on June 26, 1994, and final vows on Aug. 15, 1998. Her teaching ministry with the Congregation started at Cardinal Ritter Junior/Senior High School, Indianapolis, until she began a ministry at St. Mary Star of the Sea School...

...old and had been a Sister of Providence for 71 years. Sister Marie Victoria entered the Congregation in 1944. She professed first vows in 1947 and final vows in 1952. She ministered as a teacher at schools in Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Illinois and Texas. In 1969, she began a ministry of 35 years at St. Mark in Chicago as a teacher, assistant principal and librarian. IN 2011, she returned to the Woods. She loved to play card games, especially Pinochle....

...on Aug. 15, 1955 and 1960, respectively. Her teaching ministry began in 1955 at St. Catherine, Indianapolis. She taught at other schools in Indianapolis, as well as schools in Illinois. From 1963 to 1976, she taught or served as a librarian at Ladywood High School, later known as Ladywood-St. Agnes in Indianapolis. In 1976, she returned to the Woods to minister as librarian at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, where she stayed until 2002. Sister Leona enjoyed playing the card game Bridge....

...1942 and 1948, respectively. Her teaching ministry began in 1942 at St. Mary, Lafayette, Indiana. She taught at other schools in Indiana, as well as schools in Illinois and California. In the 1970s, Sister Elizabeth Rose began ministering as a pastoral associate at hospitals in Indiana and Kentucky, and in the 1980s, she returned to California to minister at St. Joseph Parish, Hawthorne. She returned to the Woods in 1993. She was known for her love of playing card games....

Sister Adele was a native of Toronto, Canada. Her final ministry was in prayer at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Adele, formerly Sister Joseph Therese, entered the Congregation on July 22, 1946. She professed final vows on January 23, 1954. She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with a bachelor’s degree in education. She also has a master’s degree in reading from Cardinal Stritch University, as well as another master’s degree in theological studies from St. Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology. She...

...in elementary education, parish ministry, diocesan social justice, as well as the Congregation’s liturgy office and archives department. She also ministered as the director of the Providence Volunteer Ministry for the Congregation. Currently, she ministers in residential services at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Donna said she grew up in a “cemetery.” Her favorite sports team is the Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Pomeroy basketball squad and her favorite movie is “The Horse Whisperer.” She enjoys playing cards, reading, playing the piano and walking outdoors....

...with a bachelor’s degree in music, and earned a master’s degree in music from Butler University. Sister Ann Jeanette taught for 25 years in schools in Indiana, Illinois, Texas, California, Oklahoma and Washington, D.C. Her first teaching assignment was at St. Andrew in Chicago in 1946. She also ministered in social work with Catholic Social Services in Evansville and also ministered as a social worker and coordinator at Indiana University Medical Center in Indianapolis. She enjoyed card games and RummiKub....

...St. Ann Clinic/Wabash Valley Health Center for seven years. She currently ministers as account manager for the Congregation. Sister Beth said her favorite food is white cake with buttercream icing from Baesler’s Market, as well as enjoying Mexican cuisine, hamburgers, hot dogs, shrimp and veggies – all on the grill. Musically, she enjoys Soundscapes/relaxation music, in addition to Adele, One Republic and Daughtry. Sister Beth also likes to play cards and board games and loves to visit with family and...

...of Providence and their Sisters of Providence Associates.” It concludes: “Linden Leaf Gifts honors stewardship by being financially self-sustaining.” Sister Rosemary stocks a supply of new handmade cards at Linden Leaf Gifts. Now! That is really a mouthful and a challenge. But I have witnessed it daily in action, almost exactly as described! This Vision Statement is found again in the Mission Statement where Linden Leaf Gifts is described as a “specialty retail business that sells cards, gifts, accessories and...

...Advent Card, and in it reminded her how instrumental she had been in encouraging new ministry initiatives. Nancy remembered actively promoting our own ministries — Barbara Ann Zeller’s plan mentioned earlier or Sister Brendan Harvey walking into her office and suggesting we start a food pantry. The Ministry Fund was established and the White Violet Center opened during Nancy’s term. And who can forget the possibilities Chapter of 1996 set into motion by Nancy and her council that created more...

...hearing her describe the day as being so happy and lovely with so many visitors bringing cards, flowers and gifts. Sister Loretta Maureen, our Sister and friend, you will be missed as much as you are loved. We who have known you and loved you believe our tears are less about mourning than for the breathtaking beauty of your life. Thank you for the memories of abundant grace and simple goodness. Our hearts and lives are full of remembrance. We...