Sister of Providence with ties to Malden celebrates a Jubilee this year

Sister Marie Denis Lucey was born in Brighton, Mass. Currently, she ministers in convent service in Washington, D.C. She is celebrating 75 years with the Congregation this year. Sister Marie Denis entered the Congregation on July 22, 1949, from Most Blessed Sacrament Parish, Greenwood, Mass. She professed first vows on January 23, 1952, and final vows on August 15, 1957. She has a bachelor’s degree in education from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. During her time in Malden, Sister Marie Denis ministered as a teacher at Sacred Heart from 1972-1974. Sister Marie Denis has ministered in other locations in Massachusetts as well as in Maryland, Washington, D.C., Illinois and Indiana.

About the Sisters of Providence: This Congregation of nearly 200 women religious, with more than 300 Providence Associates, collaborates 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, which is located just northwest of downtown Terre Haute, Ind. Sisters of Providence minister in 13 states, the District of Columbia and Asia, through works of love, mercy and justice. More info can be found at SistersofProvidence.org.