Sister Profile

Sister Carolyn Bouchard

Biography

Sister Carolyn was born in Long Beach, Calif. Currently, she ministers in residential services, technology services and woodworking at the Woods.

Sister Carolyn entered the Congregation on Aug. 15, 1984, from St. Anthony Claret Parish, Fullerton, Calif. She professed final vows on Aug. 12, 1995.

She received an associate’s degree in pre-school education from Fullerton Community College and also has a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Marian University in Indianapolis. Sister Carolyn also has a master’s degree in pastoral care/counseling from the Christian Theology Seminary in Indianapolis and a Masters of Arts in Pastoral Theology from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.

Sister Carolyn has ministered in Indiana and Virginia.

Sister Carolyn Bouchard

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Evansville, Ind.: Youth Minister, Holy Redeemer Parish (1987-88)

Indianapolis: Assistant Director/Resident Services, Simeon House (1988-89)

Lawrence, Ind.: Pastoral Associate, St. Lawrence Parish (1989-96)

Newport News, Va.: Director of Healing Ministries, Marriage Prep and Vocations, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church (2002-08)

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind.: Re-accreditation Coordinator, Woods Day Care/Pre-School (2009-10)

Williamsburg, Va.: Coordinator of Healing Ministry, Elder Care, Marriage Prep and Enrichment, St. Bede Catholic Church (2011-14)

Jasper, Ind.: Director of Healing Ministry, St. Joseph Catholic Church (2015-17)

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Sister of Providence Companion Sister Carolyn Bouchard with Providence Associate Patrice LeMaire
Sister Carolyn Bouchard eats a snack and visits with those around her, including Jane O’Brien.
Many of the Sisters of Providence who volunteer in the Providence Hall phone room included (seated) Sister Mary Joan Schaefer and (standing, from left) Sisters Kay Manley, Dorothy Gartland, Barbara Bluntzer, Mary Ann Phelan, Carolyn Bouchard, Noralee Keefe, Carol Lindly, Lucille Lechner, Claire Hanson, Carol Nolan and Donna Butler.
Sister Carolyn Bouchard joins in on harmonica during the Thursday evening entertainment.