October 17, 2008

Sisters of Providence oral history project is made available to the public

“Religious Life through the Generations” is an oral history project of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods that is now being made available to the public.

The project involves interviews with four members of the religious order who were born in different time periods.

Providence Sister Marceline Mattingly represented the 1901-32 generation, and reflected on her 50-year teaching career and 75 years in the order.

Providence Sister Marilyn Herber represented the 1932-44 generation, and spoke about entering the order and professing religious vows.

Providence Sister Noreen Wu represented the 1945-63 generation, and reflected upon her experience of growing up in a Buddhist family and later earning a doctorate in psychology.

Providence Sister Dana Augustin represented the 1964-81 generation, and spoke about her interest in music and earlier desire to become a rock star.

The interviews can be heard on the Sisters of Providence Web site at www.SistersofProvidence.org. Transcriptions of the interviews can also be read there.

A new exhibit is now open in the congregation’s Heritage Museum located in the Providence Center. The exhibit will dedicate space to each sister’s personal items to help build her connection to her ministries and life in the congregation.

The Heritage Museum is open to the public from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. There is no admission charge. †

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