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Remembering Sister Anne Berchmans Taylor

By Jason Moon | October 13, 2016 |

Sister Anne Berchmans was born Helen Anne Taylor in Fort Wayne in 1904

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Throwback Thursday: Remembering Sister Mary Clare Fritsch

By Jason Moon | September 29, 2016 |

It was her time at Immaculata High School that sparked interest from our many social media friends

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Remembering Sister Cecilia Clare Bocard

By Jason Moon | September 22, 2016 |

She was often referred to as the ‘sister with the dancing feet’

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Remembering Sister Gertrude Louise Donahue

By Jason Moon | September 15, 2016 |

Sister Gertrude Louise was a Sister of Providence for 66 years

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A tribute to the leadership of Sister Denise Wilkinson

By Sisters of Providence | September 9, 2016 |

This tribute video celebrates Sister Denise Wilkinson and her ten years of loving leadership as general superior of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Congregation.

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Sister Denise Wilkinson: A Reflection

By Sister Ann Casper | September 9, 2016 |

She has been a wonderful mentor, modeling so well a welcoming presence, graciousness and sensitivity to others that we have come to love about her

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Saint Mother Theodore Guerin: A torchbearer!

By Sisters of Providence | September 7, 2016 |

Torch Relay to take place at approximately 5 p.m., on Sept. 21, at Fairbanks Park

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Saint Mother Theodore Guerin: On the instruction of children

By Amy Miranda | September 6, 2016 |

“But do you remember what are the most powerful rewards? A good word, a look of approbation, a little jest is sometimes sufficient for correcting one when the most severe penances would not have conquered.” Previously unpublished advice from Saint Mother Theodore Guerin on instructing children.

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Remembering Sister Sheila O’Brien

By Jason Moon | August 25, 2016 |

Sister Sheila O’Brien was a Sister of Providence for 63 years

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Mission novice blessing 2016

By Amy Miranda | August 22, 2016 |

A blessing ceremony July 30, 2016, marked the transition for Sisters Tracey Horan and Anna Fan from their canonical novice year to their mission novice year, their third year with…

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Remembering Sister Loretta Schafer

By Jason Moon | August 18, 2016 |

In 1976, Sister Loretta was elected the 13th general superior of the Sisters of Providence

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‘The Brides of Christ’

By Jason Moon | August 11, 2016 |

A look back at the Feast of the Assumption

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Often, some of the most interesting pieces of history are lost in time. These inviting stories are drawn from the Sisters of Providence Archives and the memories of sisters and friends. They feature the many people and places instrumental in the Sisters of Providence history.

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