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Sister Mary Jane (Patrick Ann) Newnam
...in California at St. Teresa of Avila, Los Angeles, and St. Anthony, Gardena. The majority of her teaching days were spent in Indiana at St. Michael, Greenfield; Holy Spirit and St. Joan of Arc, Indianapolis; and St. Jude, St. Patrick and Sacred Heart, Fort Wayne. In 2003, she returned to the Woods and volunteered in several different ministries. “Teaching primary grades by no means narrowed Sister Mary Jane’s horizon. She read widely in literature and claimed Shakespeare as her favorite....
A Reflection for the 2025 Senior Jubilee
...with General Councilor Sister Carole Kimes (left) and General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski. Eventually five of these eight: Sisters Suzanne Dailey, Jean Fuqua, Ann Margaret O’Hara, Margaret Quinlan and Alice Ann Rhinesmith had significant stints at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, ranging from teaching in the classroom or online in the WED program to administrative posts in the business office, academic and student affairs offices, and in administrative and advancement work. Somewhere in the midst of your somewhat predictable lives as Sisters...
Sister Rosemary Ward honored as Outstanding Tutor of the Year
Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner (from left), and Schools and Tutors on Wheels director Deborah Bradt pose with Sister Rosemary Ward (center) after she was handed the Outstanding Tutor of the Year award on April 18. Also on hand were John McLeod (next to Sister Rosemary Ward) and Maureen Meehan. Debbie Bradt told Sister Rosemary Ward she had nominated her for the award. It’s just that Sister Rosemary didn’t think she would receive it. But she did. On Saturday, April 18,...
A history of The Saint Anne Procession
The Saint Anne Procession from 1840. In 1843, Saint Mother Theodore experienced a life-changing moment. On the way back to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods from France, the ship carrying Saint Mother Theodore nearly overturned. However, the ship arrived safely. Still, following this, Saint Mother Theodore promised the Sisters of Providence would honor Saint Anne – the patron saint of sailors – into the future. And they have. After returning to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Saint Mother Theodore had a small log chapel built in...
Reflections on the 175th Anniversary Celebration of Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper
(Note: The following are the comments Sisters of Providence General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski made during the anniversary celebration of Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Jasper, which took place on Saturday, March 18). Sister Mary Montgomery (center) takes a photo of General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski, venerating the statue of Mother Theodore. Notice that both are wearing their Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College rings, bringing to mind the first academy started in Indiana by Mother Theodore. We know it is no coincidence...
Sister 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)....
A new leadership team for the Sisters of Providence
...Kimes. The officers-elect will be installed during a Eucharistic Liturgy on Sunday, Jan. 23, in the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Dawn Tomaszewski Sister Dawn Tomaszewski Hometown: Chicago Year entered Congregation: 1975 Degrees: Bachelor’s in journalism from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. Master’s in journalism from the University of North Carolina. Master’s in theology from Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. Past ministries: Teacher; various positions with the Sisters of Providence — including creating the first combined fundraising and...
History of Immaculata in Washington, D.C.
...a dormitory and classroom building for the college. Loretta and Regina halls were also constructed for common use. Before 1957, resident students were accepted in all three schools. The high school became a day school only by 1960. Dunblane stopped accepting resident students the following year. From 1971 to 1976, a Montessori School under the direction of the Sisters of Providence operated in rooms in Marian Hall. This school paid rent to the college. In 1973, in response to a...
Sister Lourdes Kline
...Lourdes. Her mother wasn’t too happy about Caroline becoming a sister and hoped she would leave, but Sister Lourdes trusted in Providence, and persevered. Her sister Catherine drove her to Maryhurst on Feb. 10, about 20 miles away. She loved being at Maryhurst, and it was also a farm. She professed perpetual vows at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods on Aug. 15, 1948. That same year, she graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. For a number of years, she ministered in our sponsored high...
Celebrating our Volunteers!
...is a very special and welcoming place. I enjoy praying with Saint Ann when I’m all through sweeping and dusting!” Helping others Stacy Pierce and Penny Frederick were living in Pennsylvania and felt like something was missing. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods residents Stacy Pierce (center) and Penny Frederick (right) accepted the Sarah and Joseph Thralls award from Sisters of Providence General Superior Sister Denise Wilkinson during the Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Dinner, in 2015. “We were discussing what we wanted to do...
A historical look at The Church of the Immaculate Conception
With the upcoming Fall Architectural Tour at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods coming soon, we thought it might be of interest to take a look at some of the buildings that contributed to the National Register of Historic Places. Among those buildings is the Church of the Immaculate Conception. A photo from 1907 featuring the inside of the Church of the Immaculate Conception. In her book, “The History of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Volume II,” Sister Eugenia Logan (RIP) wrote...
Sister Helen Dolores Losleben
...California: St. Elisabeth, Van Nuys (1942-46; 1950-53); St. Theresa, Los Angeles (Principal, 1953-59); St. Anthony, Gardena (Principal, 1967-69); Good Sheperd, Pacifica (1969-73); St. Ambrose, Hollywood (Principal, 1973-79); St. Teresa of Avila, Los Angeles (1984-87); St. Joseph School, Hawthorne (1987-97). In Texas: St. John, Robstown (1979-84). After professing first vows on January 23, 1942, Helen’s first assignment was in California at St. Elisabeth in Van Nuys. After the war, she took the train to the Midwest for her next assignment at...