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Newsnotes from the Sisters of Providence winter 2022
...honor Sister Jeanne not only for the work she has done and continues to do for Providence Cristo Rey but also for the legacy that is carried forth by many others as a result of their relationships with her,” said Ann Kellison, the school’s director of development. “When you ask former students, staff, faculty and community leaders about our school, Sister Jeanne’s name is always mentioned!” Eco-justice director to retire After nearly eight years of service, White Violet Center for...
Mission novice blessing 2016
...the blessing. From left, Sisters Paula Modaff, Kathleen Kelly, Mary Maxine Teipen. Novice Director Sister Janice Smith, at right, and the rest of the gathered sisters, pray a blessing over Sisters Tracey Horan and Anna Fan. Novice Director Sister Janice Smith lights the candles at the beginning of the blessing ceremony. A close-up of the historical Sisters of Providence chaplet that Sister Tracey received. After the blessing: from left, Sister Charles Van Hoy, Becky Keller, Teresa Costello, Arrianne Whittaker (back),...
Sister Catherine Buster (formerly Sister Joseph Norine)
...Norine) Complete Ministry In Indiana: Cook, Ladywood, Indianapolis (1960-67); Express Hall/Kitchen, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1967-70); Saga Food Service/Express Hall, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1970-78); Maintenance Coordinator/Saga Liaison, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1978-86); Food Service Director for Marriott Corporation, Riverview Hospital, Noblesville (1988-89); Residential Services, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2020-2022). In Missouri: Food Service Director for Marriott Corporation, Kingswood Manor and Health Care Center, Kansas City (1986-88); Manager Administrator, Cathedral Square Towers, Kansas City (1989-94). In Illinois: Food Service, Marywood, Evanston (1967). In Florida: Development and Staff Training/Director...
Sister Mary Catherine Keene
...Gabriel Province and simultaneously caring for her aging mother, and Ministering as an activity director while continuing to care for her mother for a number of years – first at A Caring Place in Indianapolis and then as activity director for our sisters living in Owens Hall and, later, those living in Providence Hall. The song of Mary Catherine’s life played out in differing ways through each of these ministries. If we listen to how various people describe Mary Catherine,...
Sister of Providence celebrates Golden Jubilee
...Care Center (1996-98), Worcester, Mass.: Licensed Practical Nurse, St. Francis Home (1998-2003), Whitinsville, Mass.: Licensed Practical Nurse, St. Camillus Health Center (2003-05), Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind.: Licensed Practical Nurse, Providence Health Care (2006), Lexington, N.C.: Geriatric LPN, Alston Brook Health Care; Director of Faith Formation, Our Lady of the Rosary Parish (2006-09), Lexington, N.C.: Pastoral Associate and Director of Faith Formation, Our Lady of the Rosary Parish; LPN, Alston Brook Health Care (2009-10), Lexington, N.C.: Pastoral Associate and Director of Faith...
Being a Providence Associate has made a difference
...I have learned so much about the charism of Jesus. I have been able to bring this love into my life and work. I listen with more intent and support students’ dreams even when they don’t seem like they can make it.” — Providence Associate Adriana Gonzales, mom, doctoral candidate and director of transfer at Malcolm X College. Chicago, Illinois “Becoming a Providence Associate has given me a new focus and an anchor in my spiritual growth. In my commitment,...
Sister Connie Kramer leads retreats for homeless
...spiritual needs of the person. “That’s why the Ignatian Spirituality Project (ISP) is so important,” says Sister of Providence Connie Kramer, who directs the program in Indianapolis. “In ‘Joy of the Gospel,’ Pope Francis himself writes that the ‘greatest discrimination that the poor suffer is the lack of spiritual care.’ That is why I am so committed to the work of ISP, an entirely volunteer program that offers retreats to persons identified by directors of shelter housing whom they believe...
Sister Paula Modaff: moving closer and closer to God
...by that, I mean everything,” she says. Sister Paula Modaff, left, meets with Providence Associate Marilyn Webb for a special spiritual companioning session. Both spiritual directors themselves, Sister Paula and Marilyn meet regularly for mutual spiritual direction. Ways to pray “I really have three favorite ways to pray. Centering prayer is my most favorite. Reflection on Scripture is my second favorite and then the third is being with other people in various prayer sharing groups.” Sister Paula said she spends...
Novena to Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
...desire that same kind of spiritual and earthly care. Look upon me with tenderness in my time of need. Because you are a loving and spiritual mother, I ask you to also direct my spirit so I can better understand both the blessings and the frailties I carry within my soul. I aspire to be a more effective witness to God’s goodness, but I often let my own needs come first. Assist me in becoming more spiritually mature. Nevertheless, I...
Sisters schedule Winter Used Book Sale
...in the Foley Room across from Linden Leaf Gifts inside of Providence Spirituality & Conference Center at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, located 10 minutes northwest of downtown Terre Haute. Categories of hardbacks and paperbacks will include gardening, spirituality, fiction, Bibles, autobiographies and biographies, health and wellness, history, children’s books, crafting, non-fiction and more. Items are not pre-priced. Pricing is by freewill donations that directly support the Sisters of Providence and their ministries. For more information, click here, call 812-535-2947 or email lindenleafgifts@spsmw.org....
Reflections from our Golden Jubilees
...privileged to again minister with the poor in helping to facilitate retreats for homeless women in recovery programs within the Indianapolis area, which allows me to pass on my love for both Ignatian Spirituality and Twelve Step Spirituality to the poor in spirit. These special ministry experiences have given me the chance to enter into relationship with the poor and let them be a gift to me as together we participate in God’s mission to bring love, mercy and justice...
Sister Catherine Livers (formerly Sister Agatha)
...fresh air she was. Due to her non-judgmental, yet strong-in-faith way, she was frequently consulted by our deacons and our wives when matters of spiritual ambiguity presented themselves and wise counsel was needed.” Sister Catherine Livers visits with Sister Ellen Catherine Conroy in 2004 as a volunteer in Ministry of Care. Catherine reflected on her experience of spiritual direction in a HOPE magazine article: “It is humbling to walk with someone on a spiritual journey. It keeps you on your...