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Reflections for Oct. 3, 2021
...Dee, then Sister Jan. It was St. Patrick’s Day; they had corned beef and cabbage. It was March 17, 1996 when I first visited the Woods with a handful of others. I was preparing to be received into the Church that Easter and knew nothing about Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, the Sisters of Providence, or Mother Theodore. But I’m standing here today because of that visit. Part of the trip included visiting our parish priest’s sister in the infirmary. One of the...
Historic mural of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin unveiled
...Other images show LeFer Bridge at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Saint Mother Theodore welcoming students to the Academy, now Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, the sisters’ journey by stagecoach across swollen river waters to their new home, a sister carrying firewood to a log cabin and a map of Indiana documenting the state’s only Catholic saint. Also shown is an authentic replica of Saint Mother Theodore’s handwriting from her journals. This mural of the life of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin is destined for the...
Oral history: Sister Cathy Campbell the storyteller
...call if she became more interested in working for a newspaper than for the US government. Cathy Campbell, first from left, graduating from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in 1965. A strong woman After some thought and the encouragement of her elder sister, (and maybe even the whisper of Providence), Cathy sent a note to Phil Clifford asking if he was still interested in opening the door to a career for a young journalist. A young Sister Cathy at work on...
Sister John Mary Rifner
...of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. We welcome you to share your memories of Sister John Mary in the comment section below. Sister John Mary Rifner Teacher for 30 years in schools in Indiana, Illinois, Massachusetts and Maryland In Indiana: St. John, Evansville (1962-63); St. Anne, New Castle (1966-69), St. Susanna, Plainfield (1969-81); St. Simon, Indianapolis (1981-85). In Maryland: Holy Redeemer, College Park (1963-65); Ascension, Halethorpe (1965-66). In Massachusetts: Sacred Heart, Malden (1955-56). In Illinois: St. Athanasius, Evanston (1956-59); Maternity BVM, Chicago (1959-62)....
Oral history: Sister Joann Quinkert the justice advocate
...place!” It would be less than honest to say the Sisters of Providence community at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods was always Joann’s first choice. At an early age she went to Louisville with one of her aunts and saw the Little Sisters of the Poor taking care of the indigent. On a subsequent trip to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods to visit her other aunt, Sister Helen Celeste, SP, Joann told her, “I’m going to be a Little Sister of the Poor because they’re closer...
Three Sisters of Providence arrested in Georgia for participation in non-violent protest at Army base
...St. Louis Parish in New Haven. Age 76. Bachelor’s degree in English from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. Master’s degree in education from Indiana State University. Current ministry: Director of Wellness Center, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods; prison minister, U.S. Federal Penitentiary south of Terre Haute (Death Row). Teaching ministries: St. Catherine School, Indianapolis (1947-1951); St. John School, Vincennes, Ind. (1952-1953); St. Columbkille School, Chicago (1953-1955); St. Angela School, Chicago (1955-1956); Sacred Heart School, Whiting (teacher and principal, 1956-1959); St. Francis Xavier School, Wilmette, Ill....
Bittersweet news from Educational/Family Services
...Director Penny Sullivan works with an adult student in 2013. Randi Everett, then-administrative assistant at EFS, helps a student with his homework in 2008 while his sister looks on. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College student Tiffany Winhold helps a student with his math after school at EFS in 2010. A volunteer tutors a student after school in 2012. Sister Rita Clare Gerardot tutors a young boy at Educational/Family Services in 2005. Sister Regina Norris helps a little boy with his reading in...
Sister Andre Panepinto
...(1965-68); Teacher, Immaculate Heart, Galesburg (1968-72, Teacher, Costa Catholic, Galesburg (1972-74); Teacher/Principal, Costa Catholic, Galesburg (19787-80); Principal, St. Dennis, Lockport (1980-87); Convent Service, River Grove (2015-18). In Indiana: Director of the Learning Resource Center, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (1988-92); Residential Services, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2018-22); Prayer for Vocations, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2022-25). In Massachusetts: Teacher, St. Rose School, Chelsea (1992-2008); Teacher, St. Rose School, Chelsea (2008-12); Substitute Teacher, St. Rose School, Chelsea (2012-13); Substitute Teacher, Chelsea/Boston (2013-15); Volunteer, Massachusetts General Children’s Hospital (2013-15)....
Oral history: Sister Joyce Brophy, inspiring confidence in others
...1959-65, Principal Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Sisters of Providence Mistress of Postulants, 1965-68 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Sisters of Providence Director of Scholastics, 1968-69 St. Agnes, Chicago, Illinois, 1969, Teacher Grade 8 St. Genevieve, Chicago, Illinois, 1969-1971, Principal Immaculate Heart of Mary, Galesburg, Illinois, 1971-72, Principal Costa Catholic, Galesburg, Illinois, 1972-79, Principal/Administrator Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Assistant Vice President for Development, 1980-82 University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana, Religious Leaders Program, 1982-83 Catholic Schools Office, Joliet, Illinois, 1983-84, Educational Consultant Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Provincial, Sacred Heart...
In memory of …
...informing all residents that all roads in the area had to be named and labeled in case of emergency. A photo of Sister Mary Esther Lane taken in 1979 at Yosemite National Park. In Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Village, many residents who lived on one street decided they had to name it “Mary Lane.” The street was eventually changed to “Mary Lane Road.” “I understand that Mary Esther loved taking visitors over there to show them the road that is named after...
Being a Providence Associate has made a difference
...history professor at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana “My desire to be a Providence Associate was rooted in my longing to live an authentic life that is consistent with my values and true to the calling from my God. Through this relationship, I have come to learn more about the Congregation and its ministries, and to find ways that I can help to further the mission of Providence. It has challenged and called me to trust in God and the direction...
Celeste Tsai
...(1977-79); Instructor/Library Director/Regional Treasurer/Campus Ministry, Providence College, Taichung (1980-85); Instructor/Director Luking Library/Regional Treasurer, Providence College, Taichung (1985-89); Regional Superior/Instructor/Library Director, Providence University, Taichung (1989-91); Director of Formation/Regional Superior, Novitiate, Yuching, Tainan, Taiwan (1991-92); Director of Formation/Instructor/Luking Library Director, Providence University, Shalu, Taichung (1992-93); Instructor/Luking Library Director, Providence University, Shalu, Taichung (1993-2008); Part-time Instructor, Providence University, Taiwan R.O.C. (2008-2010); Translator/Providence University Affairs Consultant, Taichung City (2011-2022); Prayer, Shalu, Taichung (2022-2023). In Indiana: ELI Program/Instructor, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1979-80); Translator, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2010-2011)....