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Do spirituality and technology connect?
...It is in the work of doing this task that I perceive technology and spirituality intersect, especially for one rooted in Providence. Sister Barbara Doherty, in the New Dictionary of Catholic Spirituality, writes: “Providence is that name of God which brings the motions of human existence into meaning…. The word denotes human experiences of loss/gain … abandonment/care, disorder/order, … and allows the blending of one motion into another in creating the whole of life.” As we process the abundance of...
2022 Season of Creation: Love of Creation Impels Us!
...build ecological economies, adopt simple lifestyles, promote ecological education, interiorize ecological spirituality, and engage in community action and advocacy. We do this as we re-commit to the LSAP Commitment Statement proclaimed during our 2021 Chapter by General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski. We, the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, and our wider Providence community, publicly commit to join the worldwide Catholic community in responding to Pope Francis’ appeal to participate in a seven-year journey toward sustainability and integral ecology...
Providence spirituality in action: Sister Kathleen Desautels and 8th Day Center for Justice
...8thdaycenter.org). During my two years at 8th Day, I had the opportunity work alongside Sister Kathleen and to learn from her. As I was studying the Spiritual Integration Units with my mentor Sister Pat Mahoney in preparation to make my commitment as a Providence Associate, the unit on Providence Spirituality was giving me difficulty. I read and reread this unit over the period of a month, but I was still not sure I really understood Providence Spirituality. Around this time,...
Sister Marsha Speth
...we were heavily “religious” for that time. Traditional grace before meals and bedtime prayers for us children were the extent of faith expressions at home. When I was old enough to get my homework done and stay up until 11 p.m. I would sometimes accompany my father to his “holy hour” at church. We prayed the rosary together and then spent the rest of the time in quiet prayer and spiritual reading. I loved this shared time with my father...
Everything about autumn can be spiritual
Kentucky Coffee Tree leaves near St. Joe’s Lake at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. Something spiritual is all around us. If one lives in Indiana and in many places in the northern hemisphere, everything about autumn can be spiritual – spiritual in the sense of the possibilities presented to pull us into someone greater than ourselves, some mystery beautiful, intricate and inspiring. The color of leaves in Indiana’s autumn is usually vibrant shades of gold, orange, red, yellow and fading shades of...
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...
Sisters of Providence celebrate Senior Jubilees
...Lawyer, Archdiocesan Tribunal (1995-98), Los Angeles: Canon Lawyer, Archdiocesan Tribunal (1998-2000), Orange, Calif.: Canon Lawyer, Diocese of Orange/Office of Canonical Services, Marywood Center (2000-03), Indianapolis: Canon Lawyer, Archdiocesan Tribunal/Teacher, Hispanic Education Center (2003), Indianapolis: Canon Lawyer, Archdiocesan Tribunal (2004), Beech Grove, Ind.: Canon Lawyer, Archdiocesan Tribunal (Indianapolis) /Visitor, St. Francis Hospital (2005-06), Beech Grove, Ind.: Visitor/Spiritual Director, St. Francis Hospital (2006-08), Indianapolis: Judge, Metropolitan Tribunal (Archdiocese of Indianapolis)/Spiritual Direction (2008), Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind.: Minister of Care/Spiritual Direction, Health Care Services...
Care of Earth attracts new members
...spirituality of love and compassion between my sisters and me. It’s a mutually enlightening and interdependent relationship.” What would these women say to someone considering life as a religious sister today? “Come join us. Give it a chance. And spend time with different groups of sisters. Pay attention to those inner movements of the spirit, if you find yourself drawn to a specific community. Find someone to be a spiritual director separate from that community who can be objective,” said...
Sister Mary Montgomery
...thing that comes to mind? A. Friendship, love, light, energy, compassion, peace, Providence. I could go on and on about God. Q. What energizes you spiritually? A. Retreats, quiet prayer time, inspiring talk, book, music. The saints inspire me, some of the lives of saints; just little snip-its of those. Mother Theodore inspires me spiritually. Jesus inspires me spiritually. People like Dorothy Day, Romero, Nelson Mandela. Some of our liturgies really inspire me, the commentaries at wake services and special...
Carolyn Glynn
...Athanasius (1971-74) Chicago: Teacher, St. Gregory (1974-77) Pacifica, Calif.: Teacher, Good Shepherd (1977-78) Riverside, Ill.: Director of Religious Education, St. Mary Parish (1980-87) Chicago: Consultant for Religious Education and Spirituality (1987-92) Bradenton, Fla.: Director of Religious Education (1992-99) Bradenton, Fla.: Literacy Instructor, Project Light of Manatee, Inc. (2000-01) Bradenton, Fla.: Instructor, Providencia Academica deIngles, Campo Verde (2001-05) Bradenton, Fla.: Immigration Instructor, Catholic Charities (2005-11) Bradenton, Fla.: Citizenship Instructor for Catholic Charities (2011-2016) Bradenton, Fla.: Volunteer, Feeding Empty Little Tummies (2016-present)...
Ann Stephen Stouffer
...in Brownsburg, Indiana, from 1969-1975. From 1977-1985, she taught at St. Anthony in Gardena, California, and from 1988-2007, she served as principal at St. Anthony. She returned to the Woods in 2008. Here is her complete ministry In Indiana: Teacher, St. Mary-of-the-Woods Village School, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1963-64); Teacher, St. Jude, Fort Wayne (1966-69); Teacher, St. Malachy, Brownsburg (1969-75); Director of Residential Life/Administration of Providence Hall, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2008-2015); Volunteer, Providence Spirituality & Conference Center and Providence Health Care, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods...
Carole Ann Fedders
Sister Carole Ann, formerly Sister Joseph Marie, is a native of New Albany, Indiana. Currently, she ministers in the Ministry of Care at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Carole Ann entered the novitiate in 1964 from Louisville. She professed first vows in 1967 and final vows in 1972. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and received a master’s degree from Indiana University. She also has certifications in Pastoral Ministry and Spiritual Director....