Sister Profile

Sister Betty Hopf

Formerly Sister Barbara Francis

Biography

Sister Betty, formerly Sister Barbara Francis, is a native of Jasper. Currently, she ministers as a chaplain at the Hux Cancer Center in Terre Haute, Ind.

Sister Betty entered the Congregation on Sept. 18, 1961. She professed final vows on May 24, 1970.

She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with a bachelor’s degree in education and also has a master’s degree in elementary education from Indiana University. She also has a master’s degree in pastoral theology from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.

Sister Betty has ministered in Indiana.

Sister Betty Hopf (formerly Sister Barbara Francis)

All Ministries

Terre Haute, Ind.: Teacher, St. Patrick (1966-67)

Fort Wayne, Ind.: Teacher, St. John the Baptist (1967-71)

Indianapolis: Teacher, Holy Angels (1971-75)

Indianapolis: Teacher/Principal, Holy Angels (1975-78)

Indianapolis: Pastoral Associate, St. Andrew (1979-85)

South Bend, Ind.: CPE Intern, Memorial Hospital (1985-86)

South Bend, Ind.: Chaplain, St. Joseph Medical Center (1986-2001)

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind.: Coordinator of Motherhouse Wellness Services, Sisters of Providence (2002-03)

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind.: Administrator, Ministry of Care, Sisters of Providence (2004-08)

Terre Haute, Ind.: Chaplain, Hux Cancer Center (2008-present)

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Photographs

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Sister Jane Gibson (right) with her 2023 Senior Jubilee luncheon guest Sister Betty Hopf. Sister Jane is celebrating 70 years of being a Sister of Providence this year.
Sister Betty Hopf reflects
Sister Betty Hopf displaying the Sunshine Award.
(Clockwise, from left) Sister Betty Hopf, Sister Jody O’Neil, Sister Kay Manley, Sister Noralee Keefe and Sister Carol Nolan enjoy conversation prior to the 2021 Jubilee Luncheon.
Providence Associate Stephanie Downing with her Sister of Providence Companion Sister Betty Hopf, spent a year journeying together as Stephanie prepared to become a Providence Associate.