Five Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind., with ties to the Diocese of Raleigh are celebrating jubilees this year. A jubilee is the anniversary of when a sister entered or professed vows in her religious community. We have a big celebration each year for sisters celebrating their 25th (silver jubilee), 50th (golden jubilee), 60th - 75th (diamond jubilee) anniversaries. The jubilee is an opportunity to gather and celebrate our sisters and their life together. We are grateful to each of the religious sisters for the commitment, dedication, and love of service to the mission of Jesus Christ.
Sister Therese Guerin Sullivan is a native of Malden, Mass. Currently, she ministers as a Canonical Consultant in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Sister Therese Guerin is celebrating 60 years with the Congregation this year. Sister Therese Guerin entered the Congregation on July 22, 1959, from Sacred Heart Parish, Malden, Mass. She professed perpetual vows on Aug. 15, 1967. During her stay in the Diocese of Raleigh, Sister Therese Guerin ministered as a teacher at Blessed Sacrament in Burlington from 1966-67, and as a teacher at St. Therese in Wilson from 1967-69.
Sister Margaret Norris is a native of Jasper, Ind. Currently, she ministers in massage therapy at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. She is celebrating 70 years with the Congregation this year. Sister Margaret, formerly Sister Marie Angeline, entered the Congregation on July 22, 1949, from St. Joseph Parish, Jasper. She professed perpetual vows on Jan. 23, 1957. Sister Margaret ministered as a teacher at Blessed Sacrament in Burlington from 1957-60.
Sister Joann Quinkert is a native of New Albany, Ind. Currently, she ministers as a volunteer at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. She is celebrating 70 years with the Congregation this year. Sister Joann, formerly Sister Joan Margaret, entered the Congregation on Jan. 6, 1949, from Holy Trinity Parish, New Albany. She professed perpetual vows on Aug. 15, 1956. Sister Joann’s Diocese of Raleigh ministries include serving in Fayetteville as Teacher/Principal at St. Ann’s (1957-64) and Teacher/Principal at St. Patrick’s (1964-65).
Sister Charles Van Hoy is a native of Bloomington, Ind. Currently, she ministers in prayer at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. She is celebrating 70 years with the Congregation this year. Sister Charles entered the Congregation on Feb. 2, 1949, from St. Charles Borromeo Parish, Bloomington. She professed perpetual vows on Aug. 15, 1956. During her time in the Diocese of Raleigh, she ministered as a teacher at St. Therese in Wilson from 1956-57.
Sister Mildred Giesler is a native of Jasper, Ind. Currently, she ministers in prayer and health care at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. She is celebrating 75 years with the Congregation this year. Sister Mildred, formerly Sister Alma Joseph, entered the Congregation on Jan. 10, 1944, from St. Joseph Parish, Jasper. She professed perpetual vows on Aug. 15, 1951. Sister Mildred ministered as a teacher at Blessed Sacrament in Burlington from 1946-48.
The Sisters of Providence is a Congregation of nearly 300 women religious who collaborate with others to create a more just and hope-filled world through prayer, education, service and advocacy. The Sisters of Providence have their motherhouse at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, located just northwest of downtown Terre Haute, Ind. Today, Sisters of Providence minister in 17 states, the District of Columbia and Asia, through works of love, mercy and justice. More information about the Sisters of Providence and their ministries may be found at SistersofProvidence.org.
