Picture of the week: September 15

This past Saturday, the Sisters of Providence installed their new general council, with Sister Denise Wilkinson returning for a second term as general superior and Sisters Lisa Stallings, Jenny Howard, Dawn Tomaszewski and Mary Beth Klingel rounding out the team. (For more info, you can read the press release or check out Sister Denise Wilkinson's reflection from the Installation.)

We've compiled a small set of images to introduce you to the new general officers. (If slideshow is not showing up correctly, you may view the set of images here.)

Picture of the week: Sept. 9

Happy 100th birthday, Sister Rosalie!



Sister Rosalie Marie Weller was born on September 7, 1911. She entered the Sisters of Providence community in 1934, when Mother Mary Raphael Slattery was general superior. (You can see her name in the first Sisters of Providence entrance book recently digitized with help of the Indiana Historical Society. She's on page 295.)

This makes her the second Sister of Providence to turn 100 this year — Sister Francis Alma McManus turned 100 back on February 28. (She entered the community in 1928.) Here are the two centenarians enjoying the day.

Picture of the week: August 30

Sisters of Providence who live at the motherhouse gathered yesterday at an SP Social for ice cream and coffee in the Providence Hall dining room. At top is Sister Beatrice Hoberg; at bottom are Sisters Mary Pat Cummings, Edwardine McNulty and Dorothy McLaughlin.

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Picture of the Week: May 27

Every five years, the Sisters of Providence get their pictures taken for a congregation-wide photo directory. 2011 is one of those lucky years, so this week I began the process with the first batch of SP picture days. We started with some of the sisters who are "home" at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.

What a delightful experience it's been so far to witness the dignity, humor and grace of these women! Each face I get to capture is chock full of stories of a life full of Providence.

I couldn't pick just one, so here are three. (From the top: Sisters Richard Bussing, Sheila FitzSimons and Adelaide Ortegel)

Picture of the Week: July 2

Sisters of Providence from all over the world came home to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods this week for the Congregation's Annual Meeting. Traditionally, sisters celebrating anniversaries of membership are honored the weekend before in a Jubilee celebration.

Here, the general officers recognize two of their own celebrating jubilees, Sisters Nancy Reynolds and Sister Marie McCarthy. From left: Sisters Marsha Speth, Denise Wilkinson, Nancy Reynolds, Marie McCarthy, Paula Damiano and Jane Marie Osterholt.

Picture of the Week: May 28

Sister Jan Craven shows off the two fish (soon to be dinner) that she caught in St. Joseph's Lake at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods on Thursday.

Picture of the Week: April 30

Sister Ann Kevin O'Connor got a surprise visit this week in the form of a crow that crashed into her room's window, leaving this perfectly formed imprint. The sisters and staff all agree that it looks just like the Holy Spirit!

Picture of the Week: March 19

Sister Edwardine McNulty chats with Emma Campbell, a Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College freshman who stops by regularly. For more information about opportunities like this, visit the Sisters of Providence Volunteer Services page.

Gearing up for the game

Sisters and staff alike put on their blue today to cheer on the Colts this Sunday in the Super Bowl. Top: Sister Mary Lois Hennel. Center: The staff of the Office of Congregational Advancement (OCA). Bottom: Sisters of Providence in the lunch room sport Colts hoodies, shirts and scarves.

Picture of the Week: February 5

Sisters of Providence gather outside of Saint Joseph Chapel in Owens Hall prior to services for the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord on Feb. 2. This feast, celebrating when Simeon and Anna met Jesus in the temple, is also known as Candlemas Day or the Feast of Meeting.

After blessing their candles and welcoming "Christ as the true light which surrounds us," the sisters processed into the Chapel for daily Liturgy.

Picture of the Week: January 22

Sisters with January birthdays gather for a celebration in Owens Hall at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods to share stories, pie and laughter.

Picture of the Week: December 18

Each December, Sisters of Providence celebrate Jubilees marking the number of years since they have entered the Congregation. December 8, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, is the usual date for celebrations. Shown is Sister Grace Stewart (center), who is currently celebrating a whopping 80 years as a Sister of Providence! (With her are General Officer Sister Jane Marie Osterholt, left, and General Superior Sister Denise Wilkinson.) Other sisters celebrated anniversaries of 60, 70, and 75 years. Congrats, sisters!