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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 Cathleen, better known as Sister Cathy, is a native of Washington, D.C. Currently, she ministers as a staff writer for the Mission Advancement Office of our Congregation.
Sister Cathy, formerly Sister Christian, entered the Congregation on September 12, 1966. She professed final vows on October 21, 1972.
She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. She also has a master’s degree in Radio/TV from the University of Illinois, and a master’s of professional studies in pastoral studies from Loyola University.
Sister Cathy also has a Doctor of Ministry from the Catholic Theological Union located in Chicago.
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.
- Nurturing in the Woods: extending the hand of compassion
- Giving new life to plastic shopping bags
- Giving the gift of self: Sister Carol Meyers
- A new way to raise consciousness and funds to combat climate change
- November: A month for remembering
Read more
Sister Cathleen is featured in the following content on the Sisters of Providence website:
- Oral history: Sister Cathy Campbell the storyteller
- Gifts that keep on giving
- Virtual opportunities a silver lining to a pandemic
- Sister educators reminisce about Sisters of Providence Schools
- Sister Maureen Fallon: supported by the Ministry Fund
- Voices to prevent abuse: Sisters Cathy White and Cathy Campbell
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