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Sister Patty Wallace to take final step in becoming an SP on Sunday

By Sisters of Providence | June 25, 2013 |

Sister Patty Wallace to take Perpetual Vows on Sunday, June 30, at 11 a.m. Mass, with the Sisters of Providence.

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Miracle Place – drop in for Hope

By Sister Cathy Campbell | May 3, 2013 |

Driving down 10th Street in Indianapolis towards Temple, one sees the challenges of life that residents in this urban neighborhood face daily. A few houses and buildings seem deserted; others…

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Sister Susanne Gallagher creates home all around her

By Rosie Blankenship | May 1, 2013 |

(This article reprinted from the Summer 2013 edition of HOPE) For the last 45 years, Sister Susanne Gallagher has been making a church home for people with developmental disabilities in…

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Ministry of Care: homemaking for healthcare residents

By Sister Ann Casper | May 1, 2013 |

(This article was originally printed in the Summer 2013 edition of HOPE.) Sister Su-Hsin is from a culture that considers their elderly “treasures,” giving them great deference and respect. This…

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Sister Connie Kramer named Woman of Influence in Terre Haute

By Dave Cox | April 12, 2013 | Comments Off on Sister Connie Kramer named Woman of Influence in Terre Haute

When one thinks of Sister Connie Kramer, her most evident characteristic might be that of a life-giver. As parish life coordinator at the former inner-city St. Ann Parish in Terre…

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Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp says there’s more to do after receiving Lifetime Achievement Award

By Dave Cox | March 9, 2013 |

In the true spirit of a Sister of Providence, Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp leaned toward the woman sitting next to her and said, “Lifetime achievement? Don’t they know I have another…

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Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp receives Indiana Commission for Women’s Torchbearer Award

By Dave Cox | March 8, 2013 | Comments Off on Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp receives Indiana Commission for Women’s Torchbearer Award

Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp, a 38-year member of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, received the Indiana Commission for Women’s Torchbearer Award for lifetime achievement during ceremonies Wednesday (March 6)…

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One Billion Rising dance practice – Sisters of Providence

By Sisters of Providence | February 13, 2013 |

Sisters of Providence practice a dance for the One Billion Rising event raising awareness of violence against women and girls. This particular dance was specifically choreographed for mature dancers and…

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Winter Storm Nemo: Anticipation, beauty, community and reflection from Sister Jane Iannacone

By Dave Cox | February 12, 2013 |

Records were set along the Northeast Coast of the United States last weekend: records for snowfall, records for winds, records for piles of snow, records for conversations about snow. For…

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Sister Cathy Buster called “heart and soul” of new migrant farm family community in Arcadia, Fla.

By Sister Cathy Campbell | January 28, 2013 |

As a realist, I don’t often get blown away, but in November 2012, when Sister of Providence Cathy Buster gave me a tour of Casa Juan Bosco in Arcadia, Fla.,…

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Simon and Daisy

By Sister Lisa Stallings | January 23, 2013 |

A “cute pet” video has been making the rounds lately. It is aptly titled “Daisy the Puppy Can’t Quite Figure Out Stairs — Simon Shows Her How,” and once you’ve…

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Young sisters today: Vatican II through education

By Rosie Blankenship | January 7, 2013 |

For many Sisters of Providence, “before Vatican II” can refer to nearly everything in their lives. Rules regarding their clothes, acceptable forms of prayer, relationships with family, ministry opportunities, celebration…

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