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Sister Conrad Monrad
...even noisy, but Sister Conrad was the quiet one. She made first profession in 1941 and final profession in 1947. Sister Conrad Monrad, left, with Sister Margaret Quinlan in 2012. Sister Conrad earned a BA in Latin from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, and a Master’s degree in mathematics from Marquette University. Beginning in 1941-1956 she taught elementary schools in Indiana at Sacred Heart in Evansville; St. Joseph, St. Catherine and Nativity all in Indianapolis; St. Mary in Lafayette; St. Ann in...
What’s Coming Up!
The month of October is typically one of the busiest months of the year for the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. We begin the month with the Feast Day of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin and toward the end of the month, we celebrate our Foundation Day. This year, as we continue to celebrate Jubilee 2025: Pilgrims of Hope, we hosted singer-songwriter and activist Carrie Newcomer for a concert at the Conservatory of Music on the grounds of Saint...
Sister Donna Marie Fu: Called by God to serve a global church
...in the United States, Sister Donna Marie completed her college degree and gained teaching experience before returning to Taiwan. Back in Taichung she was a welcome addition to the faculty of the rapidly growing Providence College. Student activity duties provided opportunity to introduce the young women students to Catholic action opportunities and devotions. Several requested to be baptized. Sister Donna Marie returned to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods for final vows in 1961. She returned to the U.S. again in 1966 with a...
Sister Catherine Mayer (formerly Sister Catherine Alma)
...my final vows Aug. 15, 1956. I have taught various grades from K-5th in Newburg, Ind. [St. John the Baptist], Terre Haute, Ind. [St. Joseph], Joliet, Ill. [St. Mary Carmelite], Chicago, Ill. [St. Leo, St. Mark, St. Andrew, Immaculate Conception], Chelsea, Mass. [St. Rose] I spent eleven years at a daycare center in the near inner city of Chicago [St. Columbkille]. From there I made my presence known to Galesburg where I have been ministering for the last nineteen years.”...
New postulant enters Sisters of Providence
...of Providence have their motherhouse at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, located just northwest of downtown Terre Haute, Ind., which is now listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Saint Mother Theodore Guerin founded the Sisters of Providence at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods in 1840. Today, Sisters of Providence minister in 13 states, the District of Columbia and Asia, through works of love, mercy and justice. More information about the Sisters of Providence and their ministries can be found at SistersofProvidence.org. Sisters of Providence...
Sister Brigid Mary Hurley
...of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. We welcome you to share your memories of Sister Brigid Mary in the comment section below. Sister Brigid Mary Hurley Teacher for 49 years in schools in Indiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina and Washington, D.C. In Indiana: Cathedral, Fort Wayne (1964). In Massachusetts: St. Rose, Chelsea (1964-67); Cheverus, Malden (1971-77); Cheverus, Malden (1984-94); St. Rose, Chelsea (1994-2013). In Maryland: St. Clement, Lansdowne (1967-71). In North Carolina: St. Joan of Arc, Ashville (1977-80). In Washington, D.C.: Dunblane (1980-84)....
Sister Mary Jo Piccione honored by Diocese
...advocacy. The Sisters of Providence have their motherhouse at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, located just northwest of downtown Terre Haute, Ind., which is now listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Saint Mother Theodore Guerin founded the Sisters of Providence at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods in 1840. Today, Sisters of Providence minister in 13 states, the District of Columbia and Asia, through works of love, mercy and justice. More information about the Sisters of Providence and their ministries can be found at SistersofProvidence.org....
Sister Eileen Mary Cunningham
...Infirmary,” said Sister Jenny. Sister Eileen Mary professed first and perpetual vows Aug. 15, 1941, and Jan. 23, 1947, respectively. After ministering in the Infirmary, Sister Eileen Mary worked for short stints at Lady Isle, Portsmouth, N.H., and Immaculata Seminary, Washington, D.C. She also ministered and studied at St. Vincent Hospital, St. Louis, Mo. Later she returned to the Infirmary where she served in several capacities including nurse, head nurse and supervisor. “Being a nurse in the Infirmary was never...
Sister Mary Irene Krohn
...and perpetual vows Aug. 15, 1936, and 1942, respectively. She earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. Sister Mary Irene commenced teaching in 1936 at St. Catherine, Fort Wayne, Ind. Her other Indiana classrooms included Sacred Heart, Evansville; St. Patrick and St. Anthony, Indianapolis; St. Patrick, St. Jude and Cathedral, Fort Wayne; Sacred Heart, Terre Haute; St. Charles, Bloomington; St. Joseph, Jasper; and St. Susanna, Plainfield. She also ministered at St. Therese, Wilson, N.C., and St. Rose,...
Sent to serve through the years
...go out on Mission. In this undated photo, Sisters of Providence leave for missions via the Saint Mary’s train station. Many Sisters of Providence left for mission via the Saint Mary’s train station, which was right across the street from the main Saint Mary-of-the-Woods gate. Here Sisters of Providence leave for their missions on August 17, 1940 Many Sisters of Providence left for mission via the Saint Mary’s train station, which was right across the street from the main Saint...
A Reflection for the 2025 Feast of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
...on this her feast day, let us hear Saint Mother Theodore call us forth — you fourth graders from St. Simon School, you students of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and Providence Cristo Rey High School, you partners in our mission at the college, Providence Health Care, in our SP departments, you friends and neighbors on our campus and in our local environs, you Providence Associates and Sisters of Providence wherever you may be and: Do what you can, when you can, to...
Poems from Sister Mary Theodosia Mug
Many are familiar with the story surrounding the life of Sister Mary Theodosia Mug. But there might be some information you may not know about. Sister of Providence Mary Theodosia Mug, 1860-1943. Born Helen Mug in Attica, Indiana, in 1860, she attended the Academy, what is now Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. She graduated in 1877 and entered the Congregation. Sister Mary Theodosia was a teacher and writer. In fact, her book about the life of Mother Theodore Guerin was published in...