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Love, mercy, justice
The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods are a community of vowed Catholic women religious. Inspired by our foundress Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, we are passionate about our lives of prayer, education, service and advocacy.
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Break boundaries, create hope
Spirituality and justice go hand-in-hand. We are committed to walking with those on the margins. Join us on our journey to make Earth better for all.
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Live joyfully! Single, Catholic women ages 18-42 are invited to explore a fulfilling life as a Sister of Providence. All women and men of faith are invited to join the family of Providence as Providence Associates.
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Biography
Sister Ann, formerly Sister Kenneth Ann, is a native of Huntington, Indiana. Sister Ann recently retired as the executive director for Mission Advancement for the Sisters of Providence. Currently, she is the Congregation’s Providence Community Cemetery Minister.
Sister Ann entered the Congregation on January 4, 1956. She professed final vows on August 15, 1963.
She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with a bachelor’s degree in social studies. She also has a master’s degree in secondary education administration from Indiana State University and another master’s degree in pastoral theology from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.
Sister Ann has ministered in various scholastic and administrative positions in Indiana and North Carolina. She also was a member of the General Council, serving as General Secretary.
Written by this sister
This sister has written content published on this website. Here is some recent content, or you can view her full author listing here.
- Improvements Abound: Structures Undergoing Facelifts
- Then and Now: Remembering Our High School Days
- January 26, 2025: Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
- January 19, 2025: Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
- January 12, 2025: The Baptism of the Lord
Read more
Sister Ann is featured in the following content on the Sisters of Providence website:
- Sister Ann Casper shares about our elevator needs
- Tales of unexpected blessings
- Journals and Letters week 50: Mother Theodore and Summit City
- New Providence Associates share their journey – part 1
- Sister Ann Casper: holding nothing back in her service
- Sandwich and service are part of a larger mission
- A look at the life of Sister Mary Edwin Werner
- This is your life Sister Ann Casper
- School children’s cards, donation brighten sisters’ day
- A visit to the Woods
- Thirty Sisters of Providence celebrate Senior Jubilees
- Sisters share memories of the ‘Greatest Spectacle in Racing’
- Sister Ann Casper
- Personal stories from bell and chimes ringers
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