Reverend Joseph E. Kurtz, D.D. Bishop | Archdiocese of Louisville

Two Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods in Indiana, who have connections to the Archdiocese of Louisville, are marking significant jubilees this year.

Sister Eileen Rose Bonner, originally from Whiting, Indiana, is celebrating 75 years. She earned a bachelor's degree in education from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and a master's degree in education from Indiana State University. Her ministry has taken her to Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky. In the Archdiocese of Louisville, she served as a hospital chaplain at the old Caritas Medical Center, Kentuckiana Cancer Institute, and Sts. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital. Additionally, she worked as a GED tutor for Jefferson County Public Schools and volunteered with several charities and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. Currently, Sister Eileen Rose ministers in prayer at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.

Sister Lisa Stallings is celebrating 50 years. A native of Evansville, Indiana, she holds a bachelor's degree in English from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and a master's degree in English from Indiana University. She also has master's degrees in church music from St. Joseph’s College and theology from St. Meinrad Seminary and School of Theology. Her ministry has included service in Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky. Within the Archdiocese of Louisville, she was the director of liturgy for St. James Church in Elizabethtown from 1994 to 1998 and served as the director of worship for the Cathedral of the Assumption from 1998 to 2009. Presently, Sister Lisa is the coordinator of liturgy for her congregation.