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Sister Frances Maureen McGrory
...Sister Frances Maureen would want to end with a word of thanks to all those in Mother Theodore West who cared for her with such love. She would always say, ‘They are so good to us.’ “So let us rest assured that as Sister Frances Maureen made the journey through death into eternal life she was received with the words ‘Well done my good and faithful servant, come and receive the reward that has been prepared for you for all...
Sister Marian Elizabeth Moriarty
...could count on her,” said Sister Ann. “In April of this year, Sister Marian Elizabeth agreed to be interviewed for an oral history project conducted by students from Indiana State University. They wanted to hear the stories of people of faith and, in particular, of women religious. Sister Marian Elizabeth was very enthusiastic about participating and sharing her faith journey. I wonder if the young interviewer caught the flavor of this 93-year-old who lived for others, who seasoned her relationships...
The Days of Our Waiting – Advent 2010
...Waiting – as a practice of prayer – readies us to know when the providence of God appears in the midst of our daily lives – always in the most unexpected places (like a stable) and at the most inconvenient of times (during an arduous journey not of my/our own choosing). Happy Advent! The Sisters of Providence will be with you as we wait together for the revelation of God’s self in our midst. Sister Denise Wilkinson, SP General Superior...
Foundation Day – Oct. 22, 2010
...Writing after Sister Vincent death, her sisters had this to say: “She was known for her affectionate charity and peaceful courage amid the trials of life.” My personal favorite among the five companions of Mother Theodore is Sister Basilide. She had not volunteered to come to Indiana; but, when another sister who had been chosen could not make the journey, the French superiors asked Sister Basilide if she would join the small band of missionaries. She agreed on the condition...
Gratitude – Thanksgiving 2009
...global suffering, for violence or hunger, nor for any mistreatment of people or creation. What we may need to be grateful for — in our all too real world of light and darkness — is this: as Providence would have it, we are called together to bring hope and healing to all creation. The Sisters of Providence are very grateful to be on this wonderful and often perplexing journey with you! Let’s remember, gratitude is not for sissies! Happy Thanksgiving!...
Sister Rita (Veronica) Lechner
...Center and as a spiritual director. “Sister Rita continued to listen and respond to God throughout her community life, seeking to become the perfect Sister of Providence in her early years, later understanding her role as that of servant to all, and eventually coming to see that her ministry to the People of God was a matter of journeying with others and offering them hope and support along the way. The testimony of students, coworkers and parishioners over the years...
Sister Maureen Loonam
Sister Maureen Loonam “God is faithful, and it is he who called you to fellowship with his son, Jesus Christ the Lord.” (1 Corinthians 1:9) “This scripture passage was Sister Maureen Loonam’s favorite passage, and how well it sums up the many blessings and gifts she has received as she walked the Providence journey! How does one do justice to a life of such stature as Sister Maureen’s?” asked Sister Catherine Livers in her commentary for Sister Maureen Loonam, who...
Sister Mary Magdalen Schwartz
Sister Mary Magdalen Schwartz “If anyone would serve me, let that one follow me.” (John 12:26) “Armella Ann Schwartz, who was born to Stanley and Joan (Malecke) Schwartz Sept. 26, 1922, in Chicago, seemed destined to a life of service and of following Jesus wherever his invitation led her. Her faith journey began with her baptism and soon she was attending Catholic schools,” began Sister Ann Casper in her commentary for Sister Mary Magdalen Schwartz. One of four children, Sister...
Sisters of Providence welcome new postulant
...retreat,” she said. “The interaction and joyful spirit inspired me. It attracted me to this community. I wanted to be a part of it.” During her discernment journey, Leslie also looked at another congregation, but the spirit of the Woods continued to tug at her heart. Then, COVID-19 changed everything. Sister Editha Ben offers Leslie a big air hug after the ceremony Despite less one-on-one interaction with any Sister of Providence, Leslie said she remained in contact with Sister Editha....
Sister Elizabeth Clare Vrabely
Sister Elizabeth Clare Vrabely “I think that what we suffer in this life can never be compared to the glory as yet unrevealed, which is waiting for us.” (Romans 8:18) “When Sister Elizabeth Clare heard the call of the God in whose love she lived, her farewell to us was swift, silent and sure. She had just returned to her room after having used her walker as support in her journey to breakfast, the first steps of this kind in...
Sister Jean Ernstes
Sister Jean Ernstes “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I — I took the one less traveled by … .” (Robert Frost) “Sister Jean originally entered the Society of Mary Reparatrix, whose call and mission entrusted them to repair the injustice brought about by social injustice, greed and misfortune. It was here that Sister Jean began to follow her call, her spirit, her journey in life. The road she would take began here,” said Sister Ruth Johnson in her...
Historic mural of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin unveiled
...Other images show LeFer Bridge at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Saint Mother Theodore welcoming students to the Academy, now Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, the sisters’ journey by stagecoach across swollen river waters to their new home, a sister carrying firewood to a log cabin and a map of Indiana documenting the state’s only Catholic saint. Also shown is an authentic replica of Saint Mother Theodore’s handwriting from her journals. This mural of the life of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin is destined for the...