Sister Profile

Sister Mary Lois Hennel

Biography

Sister Mary Lois is a native of Evansville, Indiana. Currently, she ministers in prayer at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.

Sister Mary Lois entered the Congregation on July 21, 1946. She professed final vows on January 23, 1954.

She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with a bachelor’s degree in education. She earned her master’s degree in education from Indiana State University.

Sister Mary Lois has ministered as a teacher, bookkeeper and administrator in Indiana.

Read more

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

Photographs

Click images to view larger.

(front, from left) Sister Mary Lois Hennel, Sister Ruth Johnson, Sister Ann Casper and Sister Dorothy Gartland during the 2021 Jubilee Luncheon.
Sister Mary Lois Hennel wipes down the railings on the Providence Hall stairs to help ward off a COVID-19 outbreak.
Sister Mary Lois Hennel at prayer
Sister Mary Lois Hennel