Sister Mary Margaret Quinn died on Nov. 29 at the age of 78 in Mother Theodore Hall, St. Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. Between 1964-67, Sister Mary Margaret served at St. John Nepomucene School in Robstown.
She was born on May 27, 1935 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Charles and Agnes Donahue
Sister Mary Margaret Quinn
Quinn. Sister Mary Margaret entered the Congregation of the Sisters of Providence on Jan. 6, 1953 and was given the name Sister Charles Agnes.
She professed Final Vows Aug. 15, 1960. She earned a bachelor’s degree from St. Mary-of-the-Woods College and a master’s degree from Butler University, both in music. Of her 60 years as a Sister of Providence, she ministered as a music teacher for 17 years in schools in Indiana, Illinois and Texas.
In 1972, she moved from teaching to parish work, serving as pastoral associate at Holy Angels Parish in Indianapolis for 34 years. She committed herself completely to the parishioners and to all those who lived in the area, especially to those in need.
In 2007, she returned to the motherhouse where she volunteered at Woods Day Care/Pre-school. Beginning in 2012 she committed herself totally to the ministry of prayer.
A brother, Michael J. Quinn of Fishers, Indiana, survives Sister Mary Margaret. Because she donated her body to science, her burial in the cemetery of the Sisters of Providence will be at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sisters of Providence, 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN 47876.