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Biography
Sister Lawrence Ann is a native of Terre Haute, Ind. Currently, she ministers as a driver and companion at the Motherhouse at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.
Sister Lawrence Ann entered the Congregation on Sept. 18, 1961. She professed final vows on Aug. 15, 1969.
She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with a bachelor’s degree in education and also has a master’s degree in education from Indiana State University.
Sister Lawrence Ann has ministered in Illinois and Indiana.
Sister Lawrence Ann Liston
All Ministries
Chicago: Teacher, St. Angela (1966-67)
Sellersburg, Ind.: Teacher, St. Paul (1967-69)
Sellersburg, Ind.: Teacher/Principal, St. Paul (1969-75)
Indianapolis: Teacher, All Saints (1975-76)
Indianapolis: Principal, St. Philip Neri (1976-83)
Indianapolis: Director of Schools, Archdiocese of Indianapolis (1984-93)
Indianapolis: Director of Educational Administration, Archdiocese of Indianapolis (1993-94)
Indianapolis: Associate Executive Director of Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Indianapolis (1994-95)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind.: Interim General Secretary, General Officer, Sisters of Providence (1996-97)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind.: Assistant Coordinator of Pastoral Ministry, Health Care Services (1997)
Indianapolis: Administrator in Training, Robin Run Village (1998)
Indianapolis: Administrative Assistant, Robin Run Village (1998)
Indianapolis: Health Center Administrator, Robin Run Village (1999-2005)
Indianapolis: Health Care Administrator, Hoosier Village (2005-07)
Terre Haute, Ind.: Administrator, Wabash Valley Health Center (2007-14)
Terre Haute, Ind.: Chief Operating Officer, Wabash Valley Health Center (2014)
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind.: Driver/Companion, Sisters of Providence Office of Transportation (2015-present)
Read more
Sister Lawrence Ann is featured in the following content on the Sisters of Providence website:
- In the Pope’s Presence
- WVHC celebrates new transition
- 13 Sisters of Providence celebrate 50th anniversary
- Sister Lawrence Ann Liston
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