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Providence Hall: Sharing memories in video

By Sisters of Providence | June 8, 2011 |

Sometimes, a story is best heard from the storyteller. Since that’s not always possible, we are sharing some of the best stories we can find about Providence Hall on video.…

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Martha Brennan: Trusting in Providence

By Connie McCammon | May 26, 2011 |

“Have confidence in the Providence that so far has never failed us. The way is not yet clear. Grope along slowly. Do not press matters; be patient, be trustful.” —…

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Rosemary “Dee” Coyne: The Pivotal Role of Providence

By Connie McCammon | September 26, 2010 |

“My Catholic faith is central to my life. It is a precious gift that was nurtured by the Sisters of Providence and a gift which continues to be enriched by…

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Margaret “Peg” Monahan: Always Give Back

By Connie McCammon | May 26, 2010 |

“Don’t ever forget from where you came and always give back.” This is a piece of advice that Margaret “Peg” Monahan’s father gave to her when she was a young…

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Sheila Schroder: Be Proud of Who You Are

By Connie McCammon | December 1, 2009 |

“You can do whatever you want, be whoever you want. You have to work hard and study hard.” Sheila Schroeder often heard these words from her father while growing up…

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Joanna Hosteny: Just Like Family

By Connie McCammon | September 26, 2009 |

If you’d ask Joanna Hosteny of Chicago why she supports the Sisters of Providence, her answer would likely be because they are like family. Yes, her aunt, the late Sister…

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Melissa “Kobie” (Thompson) Pierce: Blossoming Into Great Beauty

By Connie McCammon | May 26, 2009 |

As educators, the Sisters of Providence have been planting seeds in fertile minds for nearly 170 years. Sometimes those seeds have taken root quickly. Other seeds have lain dormant, needing…

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Gervase Schwenk: Having Fun With Life

By Connie McCammon | December 6, 2008 |

“Do it right and have fun!” This is the mission statement of the Jasper Engine and Transmission Exchange in Jasper, Ind. It can also serve as the mission statement of…

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Marilyn Marschall Antonik: Breaking Boundaries, Creating Hope

By Connie McCammon | June 1, 2008 |

Breaking boundaries, creating hope is the identity statement used in the logo of the Sisters of Providence. It could also serve as the identity statement for Marilyn Marschall Antonik. “Breaking…

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Barbara and Kathy Kothlow: Keeping Alive Saint Mother Theodore’s Story of Faith

By Connie McCammon | December 1, 2007 |

Saint Mother Theodore Guerin — now that she’s been canonized by the Catholic Church, how do people keep the story of her faith and trust in Providence alive? For Barbara…

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Therese Maxwell: A Daughter of the Woods

By Connie McCammon | September 1, 2007 |

“I am a daughter of Mother Theodore with all that implies,” said Therese Maxwell, a former Sister of Providence. “My foundation in prayer and service began under the tutelage of…

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Geoff and Josephine “Josie” Fox: Art Appreciation

By Connie McCammon | June 15, 2007 |

Art, English, physics and motocross racing — these four areas have made for a very interesting life for Geoff and Josephine “Josie” Fox. The art, English and physics brought them…

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