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Stories from the Archives

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.

Photo Albums

Memory book: Sister Teresa Costello

Enjoy the history, stories and photos in Sister Teresa Costello's memory book. Read more about the Sisters of Providence memory books here.

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Remembering sisters’ loving response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic

“It struck me as something I would be very interested in. I was attracted to the fact that it was a place for people who are alienated,” Sister Marilyn Therese Lipps remembered thinking after reading about a new center opening up in the 1980s in response to the local AIDS crisis.

Ezra (Kyle) Meadors
November 30, 2018
Advocacy & Action, Peace & Justice, Providence Associates, Sisters in Ministry, Stories from the Archives
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Blog, Reflections

Foundation day: a community effort

Each of the founding sisters brought unique and much needed skills and gifts to the fledgling community. The same is true today; except that our tent is much bigger.

Sister Sue Paweski
October 20, 2018
Providence Associates, Providence Spirituality, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, Stories from the Archives
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A historical look at The Church of the Immaculate Conception

With the upcoming Fall Architectural Tour at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods coming soon, we thought it might be of interest to take a look at some of the buildings that contributed to the National Register of Historic Places. Among those buildings is…

Jason Moon
October 12, 2018
Education, Events & Programs, Stories from the Archives, Visiting Saint Mary-of-the-Woods

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A look at the life and ministry of Sister Agnes Celine Hammond

'Sister was gentle – and in her gentleness, she possessed strength.'

Jason Moon
September 27, 2018
Community Living, Education, Providence Spirituality, Sisters in Ministry, Stories from the Archives
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Art, an enduring legacy at the Woods

On this particular day it was a painting done at Saint Mary of-the-Woods in 1898 by his grandmother, Mary Ray McCoy that brought Robert Kirkpatrick Jr., his brother, Jay and sister-in-law, Carole to visit for the first time.

Sister Donna Butler
September 8, 2018
Linden Leaf Gifts, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Stories from the Archives, Visiting Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
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Remembering Sister Kathryn McNulty

'She was definitely a people person … She was welcoming, no matter how lousy she felt'

Jason Moon
August 24, 2018
Education, Guerin Outreach Ministries, Providence Family Services, Providence Spirituality, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Stories from the Archives
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Videos

Saint Mother Theodore Guérin: A Woman for All Time

Who was this woman we call Saint Mother Theodore? In 1840, leaving her home in France, she came to Indiana determined to be the face of God’s Providence to everyone she encountered. She left a legacy of love, mercy and…

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A look at the life of Sister Mary Edwin Werner

Sister Mary Edwin was “remembered for not tolerating typing errors, erasures or ‘strike overs.’"

Jason Moon
August 9, 2018
Alumni, Community Living, Providence Spirituality, Stories from the Archives
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A front porch reflection

She had a very small house, but an extravagant heart

Sister Donna Butler
August 8, 2018
Providence Spirituality, Sisters in Ministry, Stories from the Archives
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Musings on Kleenex and ‘Kin-dom’

The kin-dom of God is like a Kleenex that’s been washed, rinsed, spun dry in a washing machine

Sister Denise Wilkinson
August 3, 2018
Providence Spirituality, Reflections from Sister Denise, Sisters in Ministry, Stories from the Archives
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Sister Antonia Marie Zick: A Providential Dream

Josepha would finally see the large convent she had seen in her dream

Love, mercy, justice

Break boundaries, create hope

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