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Love, mercy, justice
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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Break boundaries, create hope
Spirituality and justice go hand-in-hand. We are committed to walking with those on the margins. Join us on our journey to make Earth better for all.
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Biography
Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp was born on March 6, 1951, in Indianapolis.
She entered the Congregation on August 23, 1975.
Sister Jeanne graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics. She earned a master’s degree in mathematics with a concentration in physics from Purdue University, and a Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Leadership Administration Supervision from the National College of Education, now known as National Louis University in Chicago. She also has a doctorate of education degree in Private School Administration from the University of San Francisco.
Sister Jeanne ministered as a teacher at Providence High School in New Lenox, Illinois, as well as an instructor in physics and math at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. She also taught at Providence-St. Mel in Chicago and was principal at Mother Theodore Guerin High School in Chicago.
Sister Jeanne was also president of Providence Cristo Rey High School.
Currently, she is a member of the Congregation’s Leadership Team, ministering as Vicar and General Treasurer.
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 Bond of Friendship: ‘Back to School’ Luncheon
- Honoring the Past, Supporting the Future: Our Educational Mission Today
- A reflection for the Season of Creation
- It’s Time to Make Our Voices Heard About Climate Justice
- Sisters of Providence provide leadership
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Sister Jeanette is featured in the following content on the Sisters of Providence website:
- Bon Voyage: Prayers for safe travels
- Newsnotes from fall 2022 HOPE magazine
- A new leadership team for the Sisters of Providence
- Providence Community commits to develop Laudato Si’ Action Platform
- Sisters of Providence ministry founders
- Leaning and leading like Saint Mother Theodore
- Sisters of Providence react with prayer, advocacy to federal executions in Terre Haute
- Visiting Taiwan
- Schoolmates, sisters and part of a leadership team
- Sister Dawn Tomaszewski installed as general superior of the Sisters of Providence
- Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp: on choosing life as a sister, urban education and SP mission
- Leadership & vision
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