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Oral history: The little things with Sister Lois Ann Stoiber
...a nun’. And of course [before Vatican II] I could never have gone to a casino, and on tours that were so much fun on the bus. But several sisters left at the time of Vatican II. It was hard to see Sisters leave.” The Cubs and travel This Sister is a die-hard baseball fan. The Cubs, of course. In fact her whole family are Cub fans. When the Cubs won the World Series in 2016 for the first time...
Seeking our Saint!
Have you ever wondered about the early lives of the saints? More specifically, have you ever wondered about our Saint Mother Theodore’s life as a child and young adult? Where did she play and pray in her village of Estables-sur-Mer? What spiritual values were instilled in her to join the newly formed Congregation of the Sisters of Providence? On July 12-22, Sister Janice Smith and I will lead a group of pilgrims on the tour In the Footsteps of Saint...
A reflection for the Feast of St. Cecilia
...Joan and I took the tour of the catacomb, my camera flash wasn’t working. I tried to catch the picture when all the other tourists were taking, but I was not successful. In Honor Joan and I were both music teachers, and our religious names were in honor of St. Cecilia. Joan was Sister Ruth Cecile and mine was Sister Mary Sheila, an Irish form of Cecilia. Of course, a good many music teachers took the name Cecilia: Sister Annette...
Foundation Day and our French connection
...five companions into the new world so we can make anew our world? Happy Foundation Day Sisters and Associates! Reflections on Trip to Ruillé — Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp At the outset I want to say that our hostesses, especially Sister Josette, Gill and her housemates and Gillian, took great care to give us the time and space we needed to make our visit much more than a tour — truly almost a retreat experience. We will be forever indebted to...
Season of Creation 2022: Celebrating Saint Francis of Assisi
...outside the city walls and at the foot of the hills of Assisi, an area where the sewage of the city would run. Francis, who had for years found the lepers so abhorrent, became caregiver and brother to them. Over the years, as Francis spent much of his time outdoors as he begged for alms and made caves his home for prayer, he became more attuned to understanding the interconnectedness of all of creation. His “Canticle of the Creatures” is...
Newsnotes from fall 2022 HOPE magazine
...attended the ribbon cutting for the new facility. The 131,000-square feet building built in the 1900s features a regulation size gymnasium and stage, large cafeteria and full kitchen, a soccer field and outdoor track, large classrooms and more. The building also offers the school the opportunity to host home sporting events in the gymnasium in addition to the possibility to create baseball and softball fields in the future. The former building was established in 2007 and is sold to Legacy...
Saint Anne Shell Chapel
...and power coating the iron gate to match the hand rails. We will also clean and restore the interior molding and artwork. We will clean the steps and surrounding stone flooring as well as the exterior benches and concrete light posts. Many thanks to all who have helped us preserve this beautiful historical treasure! Interested in a tour? Use the form here to email us about tours, or you can contact us directly at 812-535-2946. Fill out my online form....
The Season of Creation 2022: Listen to the Voice of Creation
...Creation, this symbol of God’s Spirit calls us to listen to the voice of creation. To listen and faithfully respond through worship, repentance and action. As you celebrate this Season of Creation, light candles (safely, of course), adorn a bush in our place of worship, gather with others around an outdoor fire to reflect on the power of fire. And may this symbol remind us to take off our sandals, contemplate our connection to holy ground, listen for the voice...
Can I Stay Here Forever? The Answer is YES.
...hiking and biking trails, especially since I find that I connect most profoundly to the Holy One through nature and moving my body in the great outdoors. So as soon as the ice thawed on the lake, (yes, there was still ice on the lake in May!) I dusted off one of the center’s kayaks and got on the water. I had decided that my first time out, I would head to an island I had been eyeing all week,...
Sisters of Providence sponsored institution dedicates new facility
...the president of the school, said officials knew 15 years ago that a move would be necessary. “When we opened in 2007, Sister Jeanne and the leadership team knew that this would not be our forever home,” Pasotti said. “It was an elementary school building with limitations and no room for expanding as enrollment grew.” The new facility, a 131,000-square foot building, features a regulation size gymnasium and stage, large cafeteria and full kitchen, a soccer field and outdoor track,...
Teen volunteer excited to share experience with others
...chapel guided her and explained the meaning behind each prayer. It was inspiring to watch the sisters connect with all of the volunteers. They were kind and respectful, and many were eager to share new skills like card games and making chocolate-covered strawberries. Inclusive Teen volunteer Katie, left, helps Sister Ann Margaret O’Hara and other health care residents play an outdoor game. Sister Joni Luna, our teen volunteer leader, included many activities and open discussions to help us connect with...
Sister Rita Clare Gerardot
...the demonstration When I retired to the Woods, I assumed a number of volunteer ministries, which proved to be very life-giving. I began touting exercise, tutoring elementary students, serving at St. Ann Clinic and visiting regularly with David Paul Hammer on Death Row in the Federal Prison. In more recent years, I’ve served as receptionist in several locations on campus and helped with tours. Along with many others, I’ve worked for the abolition of the death penalty and hosted prisoners’...