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Providence Spirituality
“The God of Providence carries the entire mystery of the divine, ever trustworthy, never failing. The God of Providence offers all the possibilities for ourselves and the world, including both what God wants to happen and what God is willing to let happen because God honors the gift of human freedom. The choices are ours — truly free, but ever grounded in the grace of God, the Holy Mystery of Providence, about which there is ever more to be discovered.”...
Sister Bernice Kuper (formerly Sister Ann Bernice)
...perhaps has had the most profound effect on the Sisters of Providence. In 1961 Bernice was appointed to be a “novitiate sister.” In 1962 she became director of postulants and in 1964 became director of novices – a position she held until August 1969. I’m sure when she left the ministry of formation in 1969 she was certain she had done her stint, her share. But Providence, through then General Superior Nancy Nolan, had other plans. Sister Bernice offers spiritual...
Annual gathering of Providence Associates 2014
...brainstorm ideas for caring for Earth after reflecting on the Sisters of Providence land ethic document. At far left and right, Providence Associate Assistant Director Debbie Dillow and Director Sister Diane Mason lead a morning discernment retreat for candidate-associates in the log cabin chapel on Monday. Candidate-Associates in attendance from left to right are: Duane Drake, Marilyn Rausch, Tara Lane, Lorrie Scheidler and Jane Fischer. Candidate Associates gather at the log cabin chapel, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin’s own arrival spot...
Coming home and going forth: Providence Associates annual meeting 2014
...the-Woods, to discern their call to a deeper commitment to the mission of love, mercy and justice in relationship with the Sisters of Providence. At far left and right, Providence Associate Assistant Director Debbie Dillow and Director Sister Diane Mason lead a morning discernment retreat for candidate-associates in the log cabin chapel on Monday. Candidate-Associates in attendance from left to right are: Duane Drake, Marilyn Rausch, Tara Lane, Lorrie Scheidler and Jane Fischer. Providence Associate Donna Watzke, at left, joins...
Sister Thomas Jeanne Doriot
...Sentinel, Fort Wayne (1971-72); Public Relations/Journalism, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1972-75); Prayer, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2019-2022). In Illinois: Teacher, Marywood, Evanston (1964-66); Journalist, Pioneer Press, Evanston (1969-71). In California: Teacher, Marywood, Orange (1978-79); Associate Editor of Catholic Herald, Sacramento (1987-92); Director of Health Services/Director of Religious Education, Bakersfield Catholic Charities, San Clemente Mission, Bakersfield (1992); Director of Religious Education, San Clemente Mission, Bakersfield (1993-97); Paralegal, Archdiocesan Tribunal of Los Angeles (1998-99); Administrative Assistant to Executive Director, Conrad N. Hilton Fund...
Sister Mary Ann Leahy, (formerly Sister Marie Anita)
...Mary Parish, Rolling Meadows (1980-85). In Indiana: Teacher, St. Margaret, Terre Haute (1954-55); Teacher, Assumption, Evansville (1957-58); Teacher, St. John the Baptist, Whiting (1958-65); Teacher, Central Catholic High School, Fort Wayne (1965-67); Vice President for Institutional Advancement, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (1985-87). In Washington, D.C.: Vice President for Development, St. Ann, NCEA (1955-57); Director of Development, Georgetown University (1989-95); Associate Dean for Development, Georgetown University (1995-97); National Director, NRRO (1997-2000). In Florida: Parish Ministry, St. Peter and Paul Parish, Bradenton (2011-18)....
Sister Nancy Nolan (formerly Sister Jean Paula)
...(1985-86); General Superior, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1986-96); Convent Service, Terre Haute (2011); Vocation Official Coordinator/Volunteer, Mother Theodore Guerin Shrine/Federal Prison Ministry, Terre Haute (2012-17); Prayer, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2017-2020). In Illinois: Teacher, St. Angela, Chicago (1965-71); Co-Provincial/Director of Apostolic Works, St. Joseph Province, Park Ridge (1975-83); Theology Department, Mother Theodore Guerin High School, River Grove (1985); Programs Director, Institute for Spiritual Leadership, Chicago (1997-99); President, Mother Theodore Guerin High School, River Grove (1999-2008); Convent Service, Chicago (2009-11). In Oklahoma:...
Oral history: Sister Kathleen Desautels, change maker
...with the children. “There are very few persons who understand how difficult it is to serve their neighbor.” — Saint Mother Theodore Guerin “Sister Louise taught us how to be neighbors, and how to make that a part of our spirituality. For 50-to-60 years that has been part of Sisters of Providence spirituality. We were trained to know how to be with people who may not be like us and to learn from them. These people lived in shacks, with...
On spirituality and aging
Sister Ann Casper (formerly Sister Kenneth Ann), accompanies Sister Mary Michael Lager, a celebrant at the Congregation’s 90s and older party. As I began reflecting on the “spirituality of aging” for this article, I soon knew that I would have to change the topic from spirituality of aging to spirituality and aging. This comes from my favorite definition of spirituality: “True Christian spirituality is faith raised to a lifestyle.” Our spirituality is about living our experience of God. We do...
Renewing spiritually at the Woods
...interruptions and distractions.” Ruth and her husband, Nicholas, have partaken in spiritual direction since they were first married more than ten years ago. Ruth has been on short retreats in the past. “My spiritual director advised me that in order to dive in you need more than three days.” Originally intended to be a retreat for her husband, Ruth felt compelled to take the time for herself. Ruth made the journey from Florida to Indiana to spend a week in...
My most challenging and most transformative years
...received these 50 ensuing years! About the author: Sister Bernice began her ministerial career as an elementary school teacher and later taught high school and was a guidance counselor, serving in these capacities for more than 20 years. She was a pastoral associate and held several roles within the Congregation: provincial councilor, director of postulants and director of novices and, until recently, vocation minister. She currently is a spiritual director. (Originally published in the Winter 2013 issue of HOPE magazine.)...
Three Sisters of Providence arrested in Georgia for participation in non-violent protest at Army base
...St. Philip Neri School, Indianapolis (principal 1970-1976). Other ministries: Director of juniors sisters, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1968-1970); pastoral associate, St. Mary Parish, New Albany (1976-1980); hospital chaplain, Mercy Hospsital, Des Moines, Iowa (1981-1982); outreach worker, Ministry Resource Center Inc., East Bernstadt, Ky. (1982-1983); pastoral associate, OLPH Church, Williamsburg, Ky. (1983-1984); director of adult education, Friendship Center, Williamsburg, Ky. (1984-1989); pastoral associate, Holy Cross Church, Burkesville, Ky. (1989-1991); rural pastoral ministry, Edmundite Southern Missions, Selma, Ala. (1991-1992); director of Catholic Social Ministry,...