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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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Biography
Sister Carolyn, formerly Sister John Michael, was a native of Malden, Mass. Her final ministry was as a driver for Sisters of Providence at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.
Sister Carolyn entered the Congregation on July 22, 1953. She professed final vows on Jan. 23, 1961.
She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with a bachelor’s degree in elementary education. Sister Carolyn also has a master’s degree in education from DePaul University and a doctor of ministry degree from the Graduate Theological Foundation in Mishawaka, Ind.
Sister Carolyn has ministered in Illinois, Indiana, California, Massachusetts and Florida.
Sister Carolyn Glynn (formerly Sister John Michael)
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Chicago: Teacher, St. Mel (1956-58)
Indianapolis: Teacher, St. Anthony (1958-61)
Alhambra, Calif.: Teacher, St. Therese (1961-64)
Chelsea, Mass.: Teacher, CCD Coordinator, St. Rose (1964-68)
Stoneham, Mass.: Teacher, St. Patrick (1968-69)
Chicago: Teacher, Religious Education Coordinator, St. Genevieve (1969-71)
Evanston, Ill.: Non-Graded Primary/Individual Guided Education Program, St. Athanasius (1971-74)
Chicago: Teacher, St. Gregory (1974-77)
Pacifica, Calif.: Teacher, Good Shepherd (1977-78)
Riverside, Ill.: Director of Religious Education, St. Mary Parish (1980-87)
Chicago: Consultant for Religious Education and Spirituality (1987-92)
Bradenton, Fla.: Director of Religious Education (1992-99)
Bradenton, Fla.: Literacy Instructor, Project Light of Manatee, Inc. (2000-01)
Bradenton, Fla.: Instructor, Providencia Academica deIngles, Campo Verde (2001-05)
Bradenton, Fla.: Immigration Instructor, Catholic Charities (2005-11)
Bradenton, Fla.: Citizenship Instructor for Catholic Charities (2011-2016)
Bradenton, Fla.: Volunteer, Feeding Empty Little Tummies (2016-present)
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