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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 Evelyn is a native of the Philippines. Currently, she ministers as a pastoral associate at St. Katharine Drexel Parish in Chicago.
Sister Evelyn entered the Congregation in 1997, professing first vows in 2000 and final vows in 2004.
She has a bachelor’s degree in communication arts from St. Paul in Manila, Philippines.
Of her ministries, Sister Evelyn has served as the Director of Tribunal and Judge for the Diocese of Gary from 2004-2017, and as the Director of Religious Education for Our Lady of Consolation Parish in Merrillville, Ind., from 2018-2019.
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.
- The gift of being an “alpaca parent” brings year-round joy
- Our 2025 special Christmas Message for all of you!
- December 7, 2025: Second Sunday of Advent
- Sister Rosemary Rafter (formerly Sister Rose Claire)
- Oral History: Sister Carol Nolan
Read more
Sister Evelyn is featured in the following content on the Sisters of Providence website:
- Newsnotes from winter 2023 HOPE magazine
- Ministry in the marriage tribunal
- Sister Evelyn Ovalles reflects on Saint Mary-of-the-Woods and home
- Practical ways to make a difference
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