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ogar (above right).‚ÄúIt is important to thank and keep in contact withour benefactors and to identify other potential do-norsto help us to continue to spread the mission ofthe Sisters of Providence. I like to meet people andto develop relationships. I have the energy to do thetravel required in this ministry, and I look forwardto the opportunity to represent the Congregation,‚Äùsaid Sister Marianne, who has ministered for thelast 16 years in Florida.Sister Marianne has been developing relationshipssince she entered the Congregation in 1968. Whetheras a theology or Spanish teacher, nurse‚Äôs aide, pas-toralassociate, director of Hispanic ministry, drugcounselor, Catholic Charities caseworker or HomeInstead Senior Care quality care coordinator, SisterMarianne knows the importance of not only listeningto others, but working as a team with others.‚ÄúI started in Catholic Charities in Arcadia, Fla., onAug. 16, 2004. Hurricane Charley devastated thattown on Aug. 13, 2004. So, my first day on site,I worked immediately with Red Cross, FEMA andChurch volunteers as First Responders to providewhatever the people needed. I witnessed loss, suf-feringand much devastation. I did meet many greatvolunteers during the aftermath of this storm andwas in charge of organizing the parish workers whocame from many parts of the diocese to help,‚Äù saidSister Marianne, who serves on the ProvidenceAssociates Advisory Board.Sister Marianne is leaving a ministry that she hasenjoyed for the last two years. She ministered asthe quality care coordinator for Home Instead Se-niorCare in Bradenton, Fla. ‚ÄúI would have stayedif not for taking this ministry [as planned givingmanager],‚Äù she said.Sister Joan, who is retiring after 14 years of ser-vicein the Office of Congregational Advancement,is looking forward to her retirement. She‚Äôll makeher annual retreat later in September and then takea little time for herself. But like other sisters, Sis-terJoan will find a volunteer position either at theWoods or in Terre Haute, Ind.Sister Marianne knows she can‚Äôt replace SisterJoan. ‚ÄúI don‚Äôt think people are replaceable in ajob. However, I will strive to continue the excellentwork Sister Joan has done in all these years in herministry. I am grateful she has served so faithfullyin this ministry and laid such a good foundationin building and maintaining contacts and relation-ships,‚Äùsaid Sister Marianne.Meet Sister MarianneHDates set for Women & Philanthropy ForumDear Alums,Did you know that women are now leading phil-anthropicwork globally? Women are contributingto charitable organizations in record numbers, sur-passingmen in sharing their financial resources.You may think that these women are indepen-dentlywealthy and can easily write a check to afavorite charity. In fact, women of all means arestepping up, working together, and pooling theirfinancial resources to improve the lives of womenand children around the world. I believe that, aswomen of Providence, we want to learn how wecan change the lives of women and children in lo-caland global communities.The Women and Philanthropy Forum is your invi-tationto make a difference. Check your alumnaenewsletters for registration information.The program will feature Angela White, CEO ofJohnson, Grossnickle & Associates in Indianapolisand a Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College alumna,who will present groundbreaking research onwomen‚Äôs philanthropy and how women are chang-ingthe world. There will be conversation aboutthe role of the Sisters of Providence and how youcan participate at any level to help those whoneed it the most. Two presentations are scheduled:The Women and Philanthropy Forum, Feb. 12,2012, at Marywood Diocesan Center in Anaheim,Calif., and Sept. 16, 2012, at Guerin Prep HighSchool in River Grove, Ill.I hope to offer presentations in Washington, D.C.,and in Indianapolis.Continued blessings!Sister Sue Paweski,Alumnae/i Relations ManagerPhoto above: Members of the St. Columbkille, Chicago, alumnae boardare (front row, left to right): Eleanor Jandrisitz Rizzo, ‚Äô36; Charlene Bec-ciSwintek, ‚Äô61; Regina Wagner Nowotarski, ‚Äô38; and Sister Joan Zlogar,coordinator. Back row: Diane Maslanka Suwanski, ‚Äô63; Dorothy Suwan-skiRadosta, ‚Äô62; Kathleen Weil, ‚Äô66; Diane Pendzimaz Supella, ‚Äô66; andJanet Bottigliero Lisanti, ‚Äô57. Inset photo: Enjoying their all-school St.Agnes Academy, Indianapolis, reunion are (left to right): Pat Cronin, ‚Äô44; Mary Alice Grande Boarini, ‚Äô47; and Mary JoHelmer Becker, ‚Äô46. (Submitted photos)www.SistersofProvidence.org 21Obituaries20 HOPE // FALL 2011Sister Mary Stella Morrissey May 11, 1931-May 12, 2011‚ÄúAll her life Sister Mary Stella was an ardent sports fan, especially of basketball andfootball.‚ÄùSister Mary Stella entered the Congregation July 22, 1949. For nearly 20 years, she min-isteredas an educator in Illinois, Indiana, Maryland and California. She later earned herLPN and served as a nurse at the Woods.Sister Anne Marita Wynne April 1, 1916-May 27, 2011‚ÄúSitting on a bench in the mall, in a doctor‚Äôs office or at a performance, people alwaysinitiated conversations with Sister Anne Marita.‚ÄùSister Anne Marita entered the Congregation July 15, 1934. She ministered in educa-tionin Indiana and Illinois. She also briefly served at a community mental health clinicin Cambridge, Ill. Sister Anne Marita ministered five years as a faculty secretary at SaintMary-of-the-Woods College.Sister Ellen Catherine Conroy Oct. 15, 1913-June 4, 2011‚ÄúSister Ellen Catherine‚Äôs graciousness, kindness and compassion were apparent to many.‚ÄùSister Ellen Catherine entered the Congregation Feb. 11, 1930. She spent more than fivedecades ministering in education in Illinois, Indiana and North Carolina. She returned tothe Woods in 2002.Sister Florence Marie Maxwell Feb. 11, 1928-June 30, 2011‚ÄúSister Florence Marie was a loving and compassionate woman who would light upwhen she heard of someone‚Äôs accomplishments and tear up when she heard of people‚Äôstroubles.‚ÄùSister Florence Marie entered the Congregation July 21, 1946. She taught more than fourdecades in Indiana, California and Illinois. She returned to the Woods in 2010.In memory‚ÄúI sleep, but my heart watches ‚Ķ ‚Äù ‚Äî Song of SongsSister Rosemary Kluesner (formerly Sister Norbert Ann) Aug. 20, 1928-July 3, 2011‚ÄúAs a teacher and principal she was so kind and understanding to the children, teachersand parents.‚ÄùSister Rosemary entered the Congregation Jan. 9, 1946. For nearly four decades she min-isteredin education in Illinois, California and Indiana. In the mid-1980s and throughoutthe 1990s, Sister Rosemary turned her attention to the elderly with ministries at SimeonHouse, Catholic Charities and St. Patrick Parish all in Terre Haute, Ind. She retired in1998.Sister David Ellen Van Dyke March 12, 1929-July 9, 2011‚ÄúShe began her long love affair with Sacred Heart Parish in Terre Haute in 1962.‚ÄùSister David Ellen entered the Congregation on July 22, 1947. The majority of her peda-gogicalmissions were served in Indiana with a two-year stint in North Carolina. SisterDavid Ellen ministered at the Woods in the Congregation‚Äôs print shop and served in lead-ershipand administrative positions at the motherhouse.To read the entire obituary for a sister, visit www.SistersofProvidence.org and look for the‚ÄúAs seen in HOPE‚Äù link.Providence Associate Suzanne Kalinowski, Crawfordsville, Ind., died June 4, 2011.Continued from page 20Continued on page 21By Sister Jan Craven, coordinator of the Saint Mother TheodoreGuerin Shrine and interim director of Programming and HospitalitySeveral weeks ago, there was a group of people from all over theworld who came to Saint Mary-of-the-Wood, Ind., for a Tai Chiworkshop. They had been to the Woods before for a similar workshopand enjoyed the experience so much that they all wanted to return.While I was walking down the hall toward the Church of the Immacu-lateConception and was about to give a brief tour to a small groupof pilgrims, who had come to visit Saint Mother Theodore‚Äôs Shrine, Iheard this exquisite singing coming from the church. Immediately, Ithought it was the Sisters of Providence Schola practicing for a futureevent.As I entered the back of church, I saw a lone young woman sittingin the center front pew, holding a Gather book in her hands, pour-ingout a heartfelt song titled: ‚ÄúHow Can I Keep From Singing.‚Äù Heroperatic voice filled every corner of the church as if an entire choirwere singing in perfect pitch. All of us stopped, mesmerized by herprayerful voice. When she finished, I approached her and thankedher for her gift to us. I will never forget her response, when she said:‚ÄúAs soon as I entered this church, I could not help but feel the powerof God and had to express my thankfulness in singing. I couldn‚Äôt helpmyself!‚ÄùMyheartwatches ‚Ķ22 HOPE // FALL 2011 www.SistersofProvidence.org 23Upcoming eventsFor all events, please see ‚ÄúUpcoming events‚Äù at www.SistersofProvidence.org for moreinformation.September10 Installation of General Officers, Church of the Immaculate Conception, 1:30 p.m. (EDT)16 9th annual Hole-y-One Golf Scramble, Hulman Links Golf Course, Terre Haute. ContactDiane Weidenbenner for team registration at 812-535-2802 or [email protected] Fiber Frolic Alum Reunion at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice. This dinner is forpeople who have attended previous Fiber Frolics to get together, socialize and showand tell. Bring portable weaving, spinning and knitting projects to work on with others.Registration deadline: Sept. 9. Contact Robyn Morton at 812-535-2932 [email protected] National Alpaca Farm Days at White Violet Farm Alpacas, 1 to 3 p.m. (EDT). Visitorscan see the alpacas up close and talk with staff members. See fiber demonstrations andpurchase alpaca items. Contact Robyn Morton at 812-535-2932 or [email protected] National Communicators Network for Women Religious (NCNWR) 17th AnnualConference, New Orleans, La. Congregation will have a presence at this event.October8 Harvest Dinner fundraiser celebrating the 15th anniversary of White Violet Center forEco-Justice. Details at www.WhiteViolet.org.15 5th Anniversary of the Canonization of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, Church of theImmaculate Conception.21-22 Halloween Fiber Frolic at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, 6 p.m. (EDT) Fridayand 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EDT) Saturday. Enjoy weaving, felting, knitting and spinning proj-ectswith a fall and Halloween theme. There will be fun Halloween activities. Registra-tiondeadline: Oct. 14. Contact Robyn Morton at 812-535-2932 or [email protected] Fall Discernment Retreat Weekend, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, for women consid-eringreligious life, in conjunction with the Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Fest at SaintMary-of-the-Woods, Ind. Contact Sister Bernice Kuper, vocation minister, [email protected] or call 1-800-860-1840, ext. 2895.21-23 Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Fest ‚ÄúLiving the Legacy Now!‚Äù Learn more aboutSaint Mother Theodore at this weekend event, which will feature workshops focusingon her life, spirituality, art, music, sustainability and more. All faith traditions welcome!Contact Sister Jan Craven, coordinator of the SMTG Shrine Office, at 812-535-2925 [email protected] Providence Associates Commitment Ceremony, Church of the Immaculate Concep-tion,1:30 p.m. (EST) Eucharistic Liturgy.17 National Catholic Youth Conference 2011 at the Indiana Convention Center in India-napolis.Visit us at booth #247-250.Calendarmunity Diary on May 15, 1861: ‚ÄúI go to India-napolisto see about the offer we have to take careof the soldiers in the hospital.‚Äù The sisters tookcharge on May 17, giving comfort to Union andConfederate soldiers.The Community Diary continued, ‚ÄúThey [thesisters] found the new hospital in a miserable stateof filth and disorder, and the sick in a wretchedcondition. The Sisters labored very hard to put thehospital in a proper condition; their exertions werecrowned with the greatest success. The change theysoon effected in making it a clean, comfortablehouse for the sick soldiers, filled the people withadmiration and inspired great confidence in them.‚ÄùAs study of the Civil War reveals, the majority ofdeaths during the war were caused by disease andinfection, not necessarily gunshot wounds. A reportby Dr. John M. Kitchen and Dr. Patrick H. Jame-son,surgeons at Military Hospital, bears this out.Of the 640 patients registered between April toAugust 1861, 430 were hospitalized due to measleswhile only eight were receiving care for gunshotwounds or ‚Äúother injuries.‚Äù At the end of theirreport, the doctors praised the sisters: ‚ÄúIn conclu-sion,we feel that we have performed only a plain,straight-forward duty, and that whatever successmay have attended the management of the Hospitalis due in a great degree to the noble and self-sacri-ficingefforts of the those meek and worthy women‚Äî the Sisters of Providence.‚ÄùThe sister most closely associated with the CivilWar was Sister Athanasius Fogarty, the directressof the hospital. Sister Mary Theodosia wrote abouther: ‚ÄúShe was noted for her cheerfulness, charityand tact. The physicians who attended the hospitalsaid that the success of the institution was due toher ability alone, not to their management.‚ÄùWhile the Congregation considers 11 sisters as serv-ingin hospitals during the Civil War, the federalgovernment recognized only seven sister-nurses withcemetery monuments indicating U.S. Army Nurse,Civil War. The original headstones were blessedin the convent cemetery on July 31, 1923. Thesestones of the sister-nurses were replaced by theCongregation in 1980.The Sisters of Providence were one of several con-gregationsthat ministered as sister-nurses duringthe Civil War. One of the greatest tributes to thesebrave women came from President Lincoln: ‚ÄúAsthey [sister-nurses] went from cot to cot, distribut-ingthe medicines prescribed, administering thecooling, refreshing, strengthening draughts as di-rected,they were veritable Angels of Mercy. ‚Ķ‚ÄùCivil WarContinued from page 15OTHER SERVI CE: Sisters of Providence also servedat an emergency hospital during two brief peri-odsin Vincennes, Ind.REMEMBERING THEIR NAMES: Sisters of Provi-dencewho served as sister-nurses during theCivil War include Sister St. Felix Buchanan*, SisterHelena Burns, Sister Frances Ann Carney, SisterAthanasius Fogarty*, Sister Sophie Glenn*, SisterEugenia Gorman*, Sister Mary Francis Guthneck*,Sister Henrietta MacKenzie, Sister Louise Malone,Sister Mary Rose O‚ÄôDonaghue* and Sister MatildaSwinley*. (*Honored with special sister-nursecemetery markers)WEBSITES OF INTEREST: Check out the CivilWar section under the history tab atwww.SistersofProvidence.org. Be sure to alsoINFO ON THE GOHvisit our Civil War section on www.WoodsUp.com,our website for children in fourth- through eighth-grades.Visit the Wabash Valley Visions & Voices websiteat http://visions.indstate.edu under Vigo CountyIndiana Civil War Sesquicentennial Project to viewthe Congregation‚Äôs artifacts and documentsrelated to the Civil War.Non-ProfitOrganizationU.S. POSTAGE PAIDIndianapolisIndianaPermit No. 593Office of Congregational Advancement1 Sisters of ProvidenceSaint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN 47876RETURN SERVICE REQUESTEDProfession of vowsSunday, June 26, was a joyous day of celebration for the Congregation. On that day Sister Regina Gallo (left)professed perpetual vows and Sister Dina Bato professed first vows during a Eucharistic Liturgy in the Church of theImmaculate Conception. A large crowd of well-wishers filled the church to capacity for this jubilant occasion. (Photoby Christina Blust)

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