Biography

Sister Joan is a native of Columbus, Ohio. Currently, she ministers in in health care at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.

Sister Joan, formerly Sister Ignatius, entered the Congregation on July 22, 1947 and professed final vows on January 23, 1955.

She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with a bachelor’s degree in music. She also earned a master’s degree in voice from Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C.

She’s been a teacher in Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, California, Washington, D.C. and also ministered as a sacristan and a musician at the motherhouse in Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.

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

• Sisters of Providence celebrate Senior Jubilees

Photographs

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Sister Charles Van Hoy (left) and Sister Joan Matthews chat with 2017 volunteer, Trinity Miranda. Trinity, 14, is the daughter of Amy and Martin Miranda, Terre Haute.

Sister Joan Matthews connects with creation by picking flowers in the gardens at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.

Sister Joan Matthews plays the piano and sings with the breakout session that got together and made music.