Sister Profile

Sister Therese Whitsett

Formerly Sister Timothy Mary

Biography

Sister Therese grew up in Indianapolis, but visited Saint Mary-of-the-Woods often. Her two older sisters had taken their vows with the Sisters of Providence.

After graduating high school, Sister Therese, formerly Sister Timothy Mary, entered the Congregation in 1962.

Her ministries include teaching English, and she has ministered with the Hispanic community at St. Phillip Neri School in Indianapolis.

Currently, Sister Therese ministers as a driver at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Prior to that, she ministered in outreach in the Indianapolis area.

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Sisters Mary Moloney and Therese Whitsett discuss an idea.
Sisters of Providence celebrating 60 years with the Congregation include (front, from left) Sister Therese Whitsett, Sister Martha Joseph Wessel and Sister Marilyn Baker. They are with the General Council, including (back, from left) Sister Carole Kimes, Sister Anne Therese Falkenstein, Sister Laura Parker, General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski and Vicar Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp.
From left, Sisters Mary Montgomery, Betty Smigla, Martha Wessel and Therese Whitsett