Biography

Sister Dina has ministered in an accounting office in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.

She enjoys baking and the works of Thomas Merton.

On June 25, 2017, Sister Dina professed perpetual vows.

Since coming to the Congregation, Sister Dina said she found love and support within the community.

Her additional ministries include being an office assistant at Providence Cristo Rey High School, a staff accountant, and a Mission and Ministry Coordinator at the Resurrection University in Chicago.

She has a master’s degree in Pastoral Theology from Saint Meinrad.

Written by this sister

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• Ask Sister Dina: Why is the general superior no longer called “Mother”?
• Ask Sister Dina: how long does it take to become a sister?
• Ask Sister Dina: How many Sisters of Providence are there and what are their roles?
• Those who cannot remember the past…
• Sister Dina Bato: What does it mean to you to be a Catholic Sister today?

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Sister Dina is featured in the following content on the Sisters of Providence website:

• Exploring religious life today: one discerner’s story
• A mother’s prayer
• Preparing to bring God’s love, mercy and justice to the world
• Sisters profess first, perpetual vows
• Sister Dina Bato
• Life-changing technology
• Sister Dina Bato
• Pianos and Dina

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Sister Dina Bato, SP

Sister Dina Bato.

Sister Dina Bato (right) with a guest at a recent Fall Discernment. The Sisters of Providence will host their 2014 Fall Discernment Weekend from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2.

Sister Arrianne Whittaker (third from left) with Sisters of Providence (from left) Anna Fan, Dina Bato, Corbin Hannah, Joni Luna, Tracey Horan and Emily TeKolste outside of the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.