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Sister Ruth, formerly Sister Constance Mary, was born Ruth Evelyn Sampson on Feb. 21, 1928. She died on June 5, 2013. She was 85 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 66 years. Sister Ruth entered the Congregation in February 1947. She professed first vows on Aug. 15, 1949 and final vows in 1954. She ministered as a teacher, director of religious education, a Montessori specialist, a tutor, teacher of English to non-English speakers in Indiana, Illinois,...

...professed first vows on Aug. 15, 1936, and final vows on Jan. 23, 1942. Her teaching ministry began in 1936 at St. Leo, Chicago. She ministered at other schools in Illinois, as well as classrooms in Indiana and North Carolina. She also ministered as a director of religious education and receptionist at Providence Retirement Home, located in New Albany, Indiana. She returned home to the Woods in 1990. Sister Rose Louise was famous for her fudge, divinity and date bars....

...Congregation on July 21, 1946. She professed first and final vows on Jan. 23, 1949 and 1954, respectively. Her teaching ministry began in 949 at St. Ann, Washington, D.C. Sister Angela Louise also taught at schools in Maryland, Illinois and Indiana. In 1989, she returned to the Woods to minister as the director of health care activities. She also ministered in the sisters’ activities department. One who enjoyed parties, Sister Angela Louise also was known to have an infectious laugh....

...years. Sister Anne entered the Congregation on July 20, 1947. Her teaching ministry began in 1950 at St. Mary, Aurora, Illinois. She taught at other schools in Illinois, as well as classrooms in Indiana, Maryland, California and North Carolina. She also ministered at the Motherhouse as a nurse’s aide, director of health care volunteers, the Goodwin Guest House manager at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and other positions. Sister Anne had to run away from home in order to join the Congregation....

...Feb. 14, 1938. She professed first and final vows on Aug. 15, 1940 and 1946, respectively. From 1940 to 1958, her ministry was teaching in high schools. She also ministered at Catholic University, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Duquesne and St. Michael’s in Vermont. In 1972, she was elected to the Congregation’s General Council, where she served as Vicar. Following this ministry, she served as Vicar for Religious/Director of Ecumenism in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Sister Alexa was known for her genuine curiosity....

...1955, respectively. She began her teaching ministry in 1950 at St. Ann, Washington, D.C. She also taught at schools in Illinois and Indiana. She also spent one year at Immaculata College in Washington, D.C. In 1970, Sister Joan ministered in the business office at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, a ministry she continued at John F. Kennedy High School, Manchester, Missouri, from 1974 to 1977. From 1989 to 1996, she ministered as the director of the Gerontology Program at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College....

...earned a master’s degree from Indiana State University. Sister Anita ministered as a teacher for 37 years in schools in Indiana, Illinois, Maryland and California. Her first teaching ministry took place at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Village School in 1947. She also ministered as a principal and administrative assistant. She also ministered as the Congregation’s Director of Office of Records, beginning in 1992. Sister Anita took part in seven AIDS walks to raise funds for financial assistance for HIV and AIDS victims....

...for Teacher Personnel from 1980 to 1993, and also as Diocesan Personnel Director. She also ministered in the Congregation’s Archives Department and as General Secretary for the Leadership Team. Currently, she ministers in prayer at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Rosemary said she enjoyed gardening, reading, crocheting and cross-stitching. Sister Rosemary Borntrager (formerly Sister Rose Cecile) Complete Ministry In Indiana: Teacher, Cathedral School, Fort Wayne (1953-56); Teacher, St. Patrick, Indianapolis (1956); Teacher, Our Lady of Greenwood, Greenwood (1956-57); Archivist Assistant, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods...

Sister Joyce was a native of Joliet, Ill. Her final ministry was in prayer at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Joyce, formerly Sister Robert Ellen, entered the Congregation on July 22, 1947 professed final vows on Jan. 23, 1955. She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with a bachelor’s degree in education. She also earned a master’s degree in education from Indiana State University. She’s been a teacher, a principal, and also worked for the Congregation as a mistress of postulants, director of...

...Theological Union for 25 years and was the director of the Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies at Catholic Theological Union for 12 years. She also ministered with the Association of Professional Partnership with Lithuanian Education (A.P.P.L.E.) for 20 years. Currently, she serves in residential services and health care ministries at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Prior to that, she ministered as the Vocation Office Coordinator for the Congregation. Sister Jeanette Marie loves animals, adding she has “a sweet little cat” named Zoey....

Sister Donna, formerly Sister Donna Rose, was born on May 15, 1940, in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She entered the Congregation on January 6, 1958, professing first and final vows on August 15, 1960 and 1965, respectively. Of her ministries, Sister Donna has served in elementary education, parish ministry, diocesan social justice, as well as the Congregation’s liturgy office and archives department. She also ministered as the director of the Providence Volunteer Ministry for the Congregation. Currently, she ministers in residential...

Sister Ann, formerly Sister Kenneth Ann, is a native of Huntington, Indiana. Sister Ann recently retired as the executive director for Mission Advancement for the Sisters of Providence. Currently, she is the Congregation’s Providence Community Cemetery Minister. Sister Ann entered the Congregation on January 4, 1956. She professed final vows on August 15, 1963. She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with a bachelor’s degree in social studies. She also has a master’s degree in secondary education administration from Indiana State...