Sister Constance Kramer

Sister Constance “Connie” Kramer, formerly Sister Marita, was born and raised in Dayton, Ohio. She entered the Congregation on September 12, 1964, after graduating from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in June of 1964.

She professed first vows on August 15, 1967, and final vows on October 4, 1970.

Sister Connie ministered within the Archdiocese of Indianapolis for most of her religious life as a high school teacher, business and development officer, a parish religious education director, pastoral associate, parish life coordinator, pastoral counselor, group facilitator, group consultant, retreat/spiritual director and grief specialist. She also was co-founder of a free medical clinic, founder and director of a free dental clinic and outreach service in Terre Haute, Indiana.

Sister Connie said she felt “privileged” to share her love for 12-Step Spirituality in her role as Volunteer Coordinator of the STEP-UP Ignation – 12-Step Spirituality Program, which provides six retreats a year for homeless women and men at Fatima Retreat House in Indianapolis.

Sister Connie added she enjoyed visiting her extended family members and making wedding candles for their weddings.

Sister Constance “Connie” Kramer (formerly Sister Marita)

Complete Ministry

In Illinois: Teacher, Costa Catholic High School, Galesburg (1968-70).

In Indiana: Teacher, Aspirancy, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1964-65); Treasury Office, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1966-68); Teacher/Business Officer, Our Lady of Providence High School, Clarksville (1970-73); Teacher/Business Officer, Ladywood-St. Agnes, Indianapolis (1973-74); Teacher/Business Officer/Development Director, Ladywood-St. Agnes, Indianapolis (1974-75); Clinical Pastoral Educator/Pastoral Minister, Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis (1978-79); Group/Individual Counselor, Jackson Clinic, Anderson (1979-80); Director of Religious Education, St. Simon, Indianapolis (1980-81); Director of Religious Education/Pastoral Ministry, St. Thomas Aquinas Parish, Indianapolis (1981-83); Group Consultant/Facilitator, Indianapolis (1983-84); Pastoral Associate, Holy Spirit, Indianapolis (1984-89); Group Consultant/Pastoral Ministry/Facilitator, Nativity Convent, Indianapolis (1989-91); Associate Administrator/Director of Religious Education, St. Ann Parish, Terre Haute (1991-93); Parish Life Coordinator, St. Ann Parish, Terre Haute (1993-2012); Administrator for Dental Services, Wabash Valley Health Center, Terre Haute (2012); Retreat and Spiritual Director/Grief Specialist/Consultant, Archdiocese of Indianapolis, Indianapolis (2014-19); Retreat and Spiritual Director/Grief Specialist, Indianapolis (2020-23); Retreat and Spiritual Director/Grief Specialist/Providence Hall Treasurer, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2023-24); Retreat and Spiritual Director/Grief Specialist/Sisters of Providence Wake and Funeral Ministry, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2024-25).