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Sisters profess first, perpetual vows
...vocation will both enrich and be upheld by the people of God,” Sister Tracey said. “My ‘yes’ somehow became bigger. This was especially clear in the presence of people who have been part of my faith journey all along the way – parents, Godparents, college classmates, friends and sisters from near and far. “So much has happened since I first set foot inside a Sisters of Charity convent 11 years ago in El Paso, Texas. Lots of people have been...
HOPE fall 2017 — Together in mission
...mother’s prayer Sister Dina’s mother Cynthia relates the story where she believes God spoke to her regarding her daughter’s vocation. Providence Cristo Rey High School: 10 years of changing lives in Indianapolis As the school marks the end of its 10th year of operation, it seemed only fitting that we share some of the many “success stories” of its graduates. Volunteers help the Woods run smoothly “The relationships I’ve developed with sisters, staff and other volunteers are probably the most...
Sister Anita Bechert
...1945, she began to consider joining the Sisters of Providence. Then in July, she and other classmates were invited to a party for Mary Mann, who was planning to enter the community. They were surprised to discover that six of them felt called to a religious vocation. So, on Feb. 2, 1946, at 10:30 in the morning, the six young women boarded a train in Indianapolis, planning to have a last fling in Terre Haute before the convent door closed...
Sister Agnes Mary Raetz
...(friend) … that kindness and thoughtfulness almost brings me to tears.” * “Agnes Mary seemed very serious until you got to know her. She had such a great sense of mischief about her. While we were novices, she worked for Sister Ann Kathleen in Tile Hall and I worked in the Vocations Office upstairs, but I had an additional duty. Every morning … (I swept) the front steps of the Church to clean up the pigeon and bat droppings. I...
Sister Adelaide Ortegel
...John (1997-99). As she grew up, she discovered the world of puppetry as a teen responsible for story hours at the public library near her home. Her dad became her partner in building puppets and stages and an early version of the Magic Puppet Theater was born. At St. Francis Xavier, she met Sister Ann Collette, SP, who planted the seed of her vocation. However, Adelaide was not sure that she liked nuns well enough to become one. So, she...
Welcome Jessica! Our new Sister of Providence
...the Congregation. Jessica laughs with the sisters as they arrive to meet her. The newest member of the Congregation exclaims upon meeting the oldest member of the Congregation, Sister Marceline Mattingly. Jessica greets a sister welcoming her. Sister Barbara Doherty welcomes the new postulant. Vocation Director Sister Editha Ben, who has accompanied Jessica on her discernment journey over the past several years, accompanies Jessica on her walk to Providence Hall for her official entrance into the Congregation. Gathering in the...
New postulant enters Sisters of Providence
...then excitedly said, ‘Yes, I visited Saint Mother Theodore’s shrine. There were prayer cards and I thought of you.’ That was a strong sign that I should dig deeper.” Jessica said that in addition to her three retreats at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, she met monthly with Sister of Providence Jeanette Lucinio who was her discernment guide and remained in contact with the sisters’ vocation director throughout her entire discernment process before entering. She has also maintained contact with many sisters via...
Foundation day: a community effort
...of Le Mans because Mother Marie, the superior in Ruille, did not think Sister Olympiade had a religious vocation. She was an accomplished cook, seamstress and nurse. Sister St. Ligouri (aka Mary Ligouri) was 22 years old and already exhibited a solid spiritual grounding and leadership skills. She was so competent that Sister St. Ligouri was seen as Mother Theodore’s successor; and probably would have been had she not succumbed to tuberculosis. Sister Basilide learned English very quickly, which was...
A look back on 50 years as a Sister of Providence
Sister Marianne Ridgell, right, with Providence Associate Carol Passmore during a summer gathering. Editor’s note: Our National Vocation Awareness Week blog posts continue as Sister Marianne shares her story. This past summer in June, I celebrated 50 years as a Sister of Providence. In the months leading up to this celebration, thoughts of God’s fidelity and grace throughout these years permeated my thoughts. I knew that only with God’s Providence backing me up at all times had it been possible...
Held in the palm of God’s hand
Sister Elizabeth (Betty) Koressel, right, enjoys ice cream with Sister Jane Gibson on a recent outing for retired sisters at the Woods. Editor’s note: Today in our series for National Vocation Awareness Week, Sister Betty Koressel shares her story. As a shy little second grader at Sacred Heart School in Evansville, Indiana, little did I know that the nudge I felt from God would take me where I am today! I felt in my heart that I wanted to be...
Pray with Our Lady of Providence, Queen of the Home
...day to spread hope and comfort in rebuilding our families and communities wherever we live and work and make our home. Let us pray. Day 1 Our Lady of Providence, Mother of the Church, pray for our Holy Father, Pope Francis, our bishops and all other clergy, religious, the laity and for vocations to the priesthood or religious life. Remember, O most faithful Lady of Providence, that you have been given to us by your Son to be our mother....
A reflection for the 2018 Senior Jubilee Celebration
...life since I entered the juniorate in 1944 and then the novitiate in 1948.” Sister Louise Schroeder This line was foundational in Sister Louise Schroeder’s life. “Through my grade school and high school years, I admired the patience, kindness, and loving care of the sisters — never dreamed of the vocation for me! Until I read or heard, ‘Do not be afraid — all things are possible with God.’” Similarly, Sister Brigid Ann Bonner recounted: “What and how long does...