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Mary Grace Pesavento

Sister Mary Grace, formerly Sister Ann Grace, was born in Asiago, Italy. Currently, she ministers in prayer at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Mary Grace entered the Congregation in 1960, professing first vows in 1963 and final vows in 1968. She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with a bachelor’s degree in Spanish, while earning her master’s degree in Spanish from Ball State University. Of her ministries, Sister Mary Grace taught Spanish at Mother Theodore Guerin High School in River Grove, Ill., from...

Mary Anselm Coppersmith

...1939 at St. Philip Neri in Indianapolis. In addition to teaching at other schools in Indiana, she education students in Illinois, Maryland and Missouri. In 1976, she ministered in the book store office at John F. Kennedy High School, Manchester, Mo. Other ministries included clerical work and education service. In 1991, she returned to the Woods and volunteered in many departments. Sister Mary Anselm was known to have kept a notebook with the names of all her students between 1939...

Sister Laurine Haley

...(1957-59); Health Care Services Staff, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1998-2002); Residential Services Staff, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2002-05); Ministry of Care Volunteer/Woods Day Care/Pre-School Receptionist, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2005-10); Ministry of Care Volunteer, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2010-11); Prayer, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2011-14); Prayer/Greeter at Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2014-19); Prayer (2020-21). In North Carolina: Teacher/Principal, St. Ann, Fayetteville (1959-66). In Washington, D.C.: Teacher, Dunblane (1966-67); Director of Student Services, Jefferson Business College (1982-83). In New Hampshire: Teacher, St. Mary, Rochester (1967-69); Teacher, St. Mary,...

Sisters to host Gentle Yoga program

Join the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, for the upcoming Gentle Yoga program, scheduled for 9-10 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 21, in the O’Shaughnessy Dining Hall located in Providence Spirituality & Conference Center at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Explore a new kind of Yoga Studio in O’Shaughnessy Hall on the campus of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Built in 1921, the historic room served as the main dining room for Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College until 2021. Today, it is a popular wedding and event venue....

Sister Clelia Cecchetti (formerly Sister Rosina)

...St. Malachy, Brownsburg (1966-67); Accounts Manager, Sisters of Providence Central Business Office, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1989-93); Finance Clerk Cashier, Sisters of Providence Central Business Office, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1993-94); Residential Services, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2020-21); Volunteer Service for Providence Health Care, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2021-24). In Maryland: Teacher, St. Clement, Lansdowne (1967-68); Teacher, Holy Redeemer, College Park (1975-87); Coordinator of Eucharistic Ministry to the Sick, St. Mary of the Mills Parish, Laurel (2013-15); Volunteer, Eucharistic Ministry to the Sick, St. Mary of the Mills...

Being ‘Stickered’

The pandemic has introduced us to a whole new vocabulary, e.g., who’s in your bubble? And take care to social distance! And for the Sisters of Providence and staff at the Woods, “Have you been stickered yet?” Let me explain. Every day each Sister of Providence or staff member at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods has her/his temperature taken, answers a few questions about their activities and then receives a sticker as proof that they were screened that day. Sister Jenny Howard saves...

White Violet Center earns ‘Real Organic Project’ designation

...they can use when making purchasing decisions. It also benefits other local growers as they look to us for advice and trust when it comes to growing methods,” he said. White Violet Center for Eco-Justice produce can found in our Farm Store at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Monday through Saturday from 12-5 p.m. You can also find us at the Terre Haute Farmers Market on Saturdays from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. in the Meadows parking lot off of Poplar Street beginning May 18....

Season of Creation 2022: Fair Trade and Climate Change

...the environment. They both focus on a healthy planet for all. What is Fair Trade? Fair Trade is a set of business principles that prioritize the health, economic stability, human rights, environmental sustainability and independence of disadvantaged producers all over the world. Ten Thousand Villages opened as the first Fair Trade shop in 1958 and is the largest fair trade retailer in North America. Fair Trade and Environmental Sustainability “By paying farmers and producers fair wagers, Fair Trade provides financial...

Sister Mary Cecile Grojean

...We welcome you to share your memories of Sister Mary Cecile in the comment section below. Sister Mary Cecile Grojean  Teacher for 39 years in schools in Indiana, Illinois, California and Maryland. In Indiana: St. Paul, Sellersburg (1952-54); Sacred Heart, Terre Haute (1956-57; 1968-70); St. Patrick, Terre Haute (1964-68). In Illinois: St. Leo, Chicago (1957-63); St. Andrew, Chicago (1970-80); St. Agnes, Chicago (1980-87); Jesus our Brother School (1987-90). In California: St. Anthony, Gardena (1963-64). In Maryland: St. Clement, Lansdowne (1954-56)....

Sister Mary Josita Ryan (formerly Sister Francis Josephine)

...Massachusetts and New Hampshire. She also ministered for 15 years in business administration. Sister Mary Josita Ryan (formerly Sister Francis Josephine) Complete Ministry In Illinois: Teacher, St. Leo, Chicago (1941-43); Teacher, St. Andrew, Chicago (1943-45); Teacher, St. Athanasius, Evanston (1959-62). In Indiana: Infirmary, Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1945-46); Teacher, St. Joseph, Terre Haute (1946-49); Teacher, St. Margaret Mary, Terre Haute (1949-55); Principal, St. Margaret Mary, Terre Haute (1950-55); Residential Services, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2001-03). In Massachusetts:...

Sisters honor past, present White Violet Center directors

During its 26th Earth Day Festival on Saturday, April 18, in honor of the 30th anniversary of White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, a ministry of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, the Congregation honored the four directors the ministry has had since its inception. White Violet Center was established in 1996. The honored directors included Sister Ann Sullivan, SP, founder of White Violet Center; Sister Maureen Freeman, CSJ; Lorrie Heber; and Mary Riley. Prior to this year’s festival,...

2026 Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Companion Award Winners

...leading by example, Gene! Gene Majewski, PA Suzie Ray Suzie Ray first met the Sisters of Providence in 1980 and it could be said that her life has never been the same — and neither has our community. All for the good. Her relationship with the community started through Sister Rita Black, SP. It further deepened when she worked part-time as a nurse’s aide in the infirmary alongside Sisters Josephine Bryan and Mary Jo Piccione, right here at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods....