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Sister Mary (Mary Agatha) Carlton
...11, 1948, receiving the religious name Sister Mary Agatha, and professed first and perpetual vows Aug. 15, 1950, and 1955, respectively. Sister Mary earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and a master’s degree in education administration from Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Ill. Sister Mary began ministering in elementary education in 1950 at Assumption, Evansville, Ind. In Indianapolis, she taught at St. Catherine and St. James. She spent four years at St. Ambrose, Hollywood, Calif. She taught...
Four Sisters of Providence celebrate their 50th anniversary
...professed perpetual vows Sept. 16, 1973. She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. She received a master’s degree in religious studies from Marygrove College. She received a doctorate in ministry theology from Saint Mary of the Lake University. Indiana ministries: Indianapolis: teacher, St. Thomas Aquinas School (1967-1968). Loogootee: teacher, St. John School (1968-1969) and associate director of religious education (1974-1975); Loogootee Elementary School (1968-1969). Ministries elsewhere: Berwyn, Ill.: clinical pastoral education staff, MacNeal Memorial...
Sister Marianne Mader (formerly Sister Ann Eugene)
...but when a Sister assured her Sisters could be librarians too, she never looked back. She attended Saint Philipp Neri School, Saint Mary’s Academy in Indianapolis, and Providence Aspirancy at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. She entered the Sisters of Providence in 1967, and she received the religious name Sister Ann Eugene. She professed first vows in 1970, and final vows in 1975. She earned a degree in elementary education at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in 1971, and although she was still eager to...
Sister Mary Imelda Coulup
...years. She was a loved and respected teacher; one student remembers her as his “favorite teacher of all time.” Sister Mary Imelda Coulup Teacher for 53 years in schools in Indiana, Illinois and Maryland In Indiana: St. Ann, Indianapolis (1945-46); Holy Cross, Indianapolis (1946-47); St. John the Baptist, Newburgh (1948-50, 1953-59); St. Ann, Terre Haute (1951-52); St. Margaret Mary, Terre Haute (1962-67); St. Leonard, West Terre Haute (1967-68); St. Catherine, Indianapolis (1968-76); St. Ann, New Castle (1976-82); Our Lady of...
Reflections for Back to School Mass
Sister Dawn speaks during Mass with the Sisters of Providence and students from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College on Friday, August 18. Photo courtesy of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. (Note: Sister Dawn Tomaszewski offered a reflection from Mass on Friday, August 18, for Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students. Here is the reflection in full) On behalf of all Sisters of Providence, I add our welcome to that of Dr. King’s. As the sponsors of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, we Sisters of Providence are more than...
Entrance to center dedicated to Sister Wendy Workman
It was a joyous occasion as the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods and representatives from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College joined together at the Jeanne Knoerle Sports and Recreation Center on Tuesday, July 28. The gathering was to dedicate the entrance to the center in honor of Sister Wendy Workman. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College President Dr. Dottie King acknowledged Sister Wendy, who died in 2009, was a graduate of the Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College class of 1974, and had taught at the college...
Sisters reflect on coming home to the Woods
Sister Noralee Keefe outside the doors to her home at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods in Providence Hall. (This article was originally printed in the Summer 2013 edition of HOPE.) “To me home is one’s rootedness. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods is my rootedness as a Sister of Providence. When I reached retirement time, Saint Mary’s was where I wanted to spend my final years. I came back home while I could still give some Community service, spend time with sisters I’ve known and lived with...
Mary Jo Piccione
Sister Mary Jo is a native of Indianapolis. Currently, she is the Associate Chaplain at Scripps Mercy Hospital in Chula Vista, Calif. Prior to that, she ministered as the chaplain of St. Mary’s Medical Center in Apple Valley, California. Sister Mary Jo, formerly Sister Mary Joel, entered the Congregation on September 12, 1966. She professed final vows on August 15, 1978. She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. She also has an associate of...
Guerin High School, River Grove, Illinois
...Susan (Lukas) Herman Class of 1972 MTG Class of ’72 Reunion will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2026 from Noon-3 p.m. at Nonno Pino’s Restaurant. Final details on cost will be announced shortly. For more information, e-mail, mtgclassof72reunion@gmail.com or visit this link. (May 2026) Mary (Caravette) Shortridge Class of 1972 Just want to say hello to classmates from 1972 at Mother Guerin! From Mary Caravette (now Shortridge… for the last 42 years!) Hope you’re all staying cool this summer…of...
Rosemary Eggermann
...Grove, Ill. In 1983, she shifted gears and began working on a certificate in addictions counseling, and in 1986, she received graduated and passed Illinois state boards. Following that, Sister Rosemary ministered as a course manager/editorial staff member of the Cook County Graduate School of Medicine, Chicago. She also served as secretary at St. Luke Religious Education Office, River Forest, Ill. She returned to the Woods in 2005. Sister Rosemary was said to be fiercely loyal to family and friends....
Mary Magdalen Schwartz
...She professed first and final vows on Jan. 23, 1945 and 1950, respectively. Her teaching ministry began in 1945 at Holy Cross, Indianapolis. Sister Mary Magdalen also taught at other schools in Indiana, as well as schools in Massachusetts, Missouri and Illinois. From 1977 to 1979, she ministered as registrar at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. She also ministered in holistic health care before returning home to the Woods in 2000. Sister Mary Magdalen was known as “Mary Mag” in the Congregation....
Mary Leahy
...well as a master’s degree in biology from St. Mary’s University in Minnesota. Sister Mary Ann also received a MBA in business administration from Dominican University in Illinois. She ministered as a teacher at many locations, including ministering as principal at St. Jerome School in Chicago from 1973-79. Sister Mary Ann also ministered as the Director of the National Religious Retirement Office through the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. The office coordinates fundraising for the retirement of members of...