Sister Profile

Sister Editha Ben

Biography

Sister Editha was born on April 19, 1947, and is a native of Vigan, ILocos Sur, Philippines. Currently, she ministers as the Director of Postulants in the United States.

Sister Editha, formerly Sister Editha Expedita S.P.C., entered the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres on May 10, 1967. She professed final vows on February 1, 1975, but transferred her vows to the Congregation of the Sisters of Providence in June 2002.

She graduated from Rosary College, Vigan, ILocos Sur, Philippines, with a bachelor’s degree in education, English and mathematics. She earned a master’s degree in theological studies at Ateneo De Manila University.

Of her ministries, Sister Editha has served as the Director of Religious Education at St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Bensenville, Illinois, and as an instructor and staffer in the Office of International Affairs at Providence University in Taiwan. Prior to joining our Mission Advancement team, Sister Editha ministered as our Director of Vocations.

Sister Editha said she enjoys classical music to “relax” and Filipino Folk music to “be energized.” She added her favorite food is Filipino Pinakbet.

Sister Editha celebrated her 50 year jubilee in 2017.  Read more story Sister Editha shared about her life.

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Sister Editha Ben with one of our volunteers, Providence Associate David Hudgens.
Amid the Christmas lights of New Taipei, Taiwan, and thanks to the kindness of a stranger, this photo was captured of the Sisters of Providence who minister in Taiwan, along with their U.S. SP guests. Photographed include (from left) Sisters Editha Ben, Anna Fan, Rose Chiu, Dawn Tomaszewski, Carole Kimes and Delan Ma.
Stephanie and Sister Editha laugh during the archives visit.
Sister Janet Gilligan, Stephanie and Sister Editha Ben laugh while viewing the official sign-in book throughout the years.