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2010 Rite of Commitment
...Art and Camille reside in Fort Wayne, Ind. Providence Associate Father Daniel Hopcus blesses the Providence Associate pins held by Shawn Shamsaie and Providence Associate Janice Lilly during the Rite of Commitment and Renewal on Nov. 13, 2010. Shawn and Janice also serve on the Providence Associates Advisory Board. The new Providence Associates are blessed during the Rite of Commitment and Renewal on Nov. 13, 2010. Providence Associate Beth Kyle (left) served as cantor during the Rite of Commitment and...
History Timeline 1926-1965
...Mother Gertrude Clare Owens 1956 Formal consent given to introduction of the Cause for Canonization of Mother Theodore 1957 Sputnik launched by the USSR 1960 New Novitiate dedicated, later named Owens Hall 1960–1966 Administration of Mother Rose Angela Horan 1961 Title of “Mother” conferred on Sister Marie Gratia Luking as foundress of the Providence Sister-Catechists in China 1962 Vatican Council II begins, ending in 1965 Women in initial formation in the 1960s Toward a renewal of faith In the 1950s,...
General Superiors
...Aurora, Illinois. She entered the Congregation of the Sisters of Providence on January 23, 1932. After serving as a high school teacher and principal, she was elected to the General Council in 1960. Elected as the twelfth Superior General in 1966, she held office for ten years during the turbulent time of renewal following Vatican Council II. Mother Mary Pius began the process for the revisions of the Constitutions to bring them into accord with the recommendations of the Church...
Sister Emily TeKolste’s renewal of Vows
...Providence this past year, and involved in a justice ministry in Washington, D.C. She urges others to work for fair treatment of all, especially those who experience racism and prejudice in our society. Sister Emily signs her vow renewal. Sister Lisa Stallings, vicar and general councilor, signs Sister Emily’s vow renewal with Sister Dawn Tomaszewski, general superior, looking on. Sister Dawn Tomaszewski signs Sister Emily’s renewal of vows. Sisters and guests pray for general intercessions. From Left, Sisters Tracey Horan,...
Sister Marilyn Baker
...Least favorite food: fried fish Favorite pizza topping: mushroom/onion/black olive Favorite course in school: reading in grade school, literature in high school and educational methodology in college. Favorite form of prayer: shared prayer services Favorite recreation: talking with friends Favorite sport: watching synchronized ice-skating Favorite quote: Saint Mother Theodore: “To write requires time, but to love, to cherish, to pray for the happiness of our friends, time is not needed.” Favorite TV program: “NCIS” Favorite music/song: (I love too many...
Sister Loretta Picucci
...church women Favorite childhood activity: playing family games, especially on the holidays Least favorite food: okra Favorite pizza topping: Italian sausage Favorite course in school: foreign languages: Latin or Spanish Favorite form of prayer: meditating on Scriptures Favorite recreation: being with friends Favorite quote: “Where else can we go, Lord? You have the words of eternal life.” Favorite TV program: Scorpion Favorite music: folk music Favorite song: A Vucchella sung by Enrico Caruso or Luciano Pavarotti Favorite dessert: Chocolate fudge...
Mary Beth Klingel
...to 1976, she was a member of the Congregation’s renewal team before returning to Saint Margaret Mary Parish in Terre Haute to minister as a pastoral associate and parish life coordinator. She also served as the Congregation’s director of novices. Currently, Sister Mary Beth ministers as the Guest Services Coordinator for Woodhaven. Prior to that, she was a member of the Congregation’s Leadership Team, having been elected in 2011 and re-elected in 2016. She is known to enjoy playing Scrabble....
Sister Judy Birgen
...Groundhog Day favorite TV show: don’t watch enough TV to have a favorite show favorite vacation spot: Grand Canyon favorite recreation: camping and hiking favorite hobby: bicycle riding favorite music/song: Anything by Sweet Honey in the Rock favorite animal: dogs favorite scripture: Matthew 6:34 favorite saint: Teresa of Avila favorite sinner: Teresa of Avila favorite hero/heroine: Saint Mother Theodore Guerin favorite childhood activity: rock collecting—I had a really cool piece of iron pyrite favorite course in school: Sociology favorite time...
Adopt an Alpaca
...so be sure to keep your information updated so we can contact you. Reserve possible times for your alpaca visit here. Did you know you can also tour our farm? Learn about group and private opportunities to tour our farm and meet our friendly, fuzzy alpacas! Choose your favorite alpaca here Fill out my online form. Questions? Don’t see your favorite alpaca? Ask us and we will see what we can do! Call Mission Advancement at 812-535-2800 or email ma@spsmw.org....
Sister Connie Kramer
...favorite movie: The Sound of Music favorite TV show: NBC News favorite vacation spot: the ocean favorite childhood activity: Swimming, singing in a children’s choir favorite recreation: Sharing time with family and friends. favorite hobby: Candle making: I have enjoyed making wedding candles for family and friends for decades. favorite sport: football favorite music: All kinds of music; it’s a vitamin for my soul. favorite animal: collie favorite holiday: Christmas favorite author: Teihard de Chardin favorite saint: Saint Mother Theodore...
2025 Reflection for Providence Associate Commitment Liturgy
Note: The following is the reflection that was authored by General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski for the 2025 Providence Associates rite of first commitment and renewal Mass and Ceremony, which took place on Saturday, October 11, 2025. The 2025 incoming Providence Associates were welcomed by the Providence Community during the Rite of Commitment and Renewal Mass and Ceremony on Saturday, October 11, 2025. New Associates include (front, from left) Jessena Goddard and Beth Purcell, (second row) Katherine Ryan, Molly Burke...
Get to know Sister Joni Luna, SP
...sinner: me, myself and I Favorite hero/heroine: My mother Olga Gallegos Favorite childhood activity: flying kites in the summer while eating peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and grape koolaid. Favorite food: Most anything edible Favorite pizza topping: cheese Favorite course in school: Athletics/P.E Favorite form of prayer: contemplative walking through nature, meditation with the gospels and community prayer with my Sisters. Favorite recreation: walking with my camera through the woods Favorite sport: volleyball, basketball, football Favorite TV program: ESPN 30/30...