Stories from the Archives

In 1964 the Congregation utilized the following leaflet in its vocation efforts. Today, the Sisters of Providence still serve in Taiwan, but they no longer minister in Peru. Included in this leaflet is a prayer for vocations.

Throughout the years, there have been several brochures printed about the Church of the Immaculate Conception. This small booklet was printed in the late 1950s or 1960s. This booklet shares information about the architecture of the sacred building, the altars,…

In 1986, the Church of the Immaculate Conception underwent restoration not only to conform with the liturgical norms of the Second Vatican Council, but also to strengthen the floor joists. This brochure lists restoration costs and memorial gift opportunities. The…

In 1976, the 100th anniversary of the St. Anne Chapel — or St. Anne Shell Chapel as it is commonly known — was celebrated. This small chapel is located in Providence Park near the cemetery. In thanksgiving for a safe…

In early 1960, the Sisters of Providence Vocations Office used the pamphlet, The Story of You …, to encourage young women to discern religious life, in particular, religious life with the Sisters of Providence. The pamphlet was addressed to “YOU…

The Web article on Tiny Tim definitely caused more than a little talk. It prompted Barbara (Kovats) Tuttle of Temple Terrace, Fla., to submit the photo at right to Archivist Sister Mary Ryan. From 1959 to 1961, Barbara attended the…

For 48 years, Andrew “Tiny Tim” O’Dwyer was the face of security at the motherhouse and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. A large-statured man, Andrew hailed from County Galway, Ireland. During his long tenure at the Woods, Tiny Tim came to know…