Sister Mary Emmanuel, Mary Elizabeth Rinke, was born in Centerline, Michigan, November 17, 1873, her parents being Mary Warner and Joseph Rinke. She attended the school conducted by the Sisters of Providence at Centerline, and although she entered the Community of the Sisters of Providence on May 12, 1891, after the closing of that school, there was no opposition to her entering such as there was when her sister, now Sister Mary Rita, decided to enter. The mission at Centerline was closed when diocesan Sisters were brought in to teach in the Michigan Schools in that area. Sister Mary Emmanuel's youngest sister, Sister Mary Eloi, entered Community and died in June 1951. Some of the particulars regarding the family are included in the necrology of the latter.
Sister Mary Emmanuel early demonstrated a strongly artistic temperament in the best understanding of that expression. She was first employed as an eighth grade teacher, but the longest and best years of her life were devoted to art. She went to Germany with Sister Mary Albertine Sonderman in 1908-09 and studied in Munich under Lindeschmidt. While there, they visited the German art galleries, and on the return, stopped in England to visit the National Art Gallery in London. On her return, Sister Mary Emmanuel resumed the teaching of art. For many years she taught at St. Agnes Academy, Indianapolis, and for a number of years in the Art Department of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.
For the last ten years, she had been technically off duty, but the amount of work done by her skillful finger is painting, lettering, painting of statues, mending of vestments, and other artistic work is beyond computation. She had a very delicate touch, was experienced in beautiful penmanship, and had the real feeling for form--that which could mend and adjust so that repair was imperceptible. Her talents were versatile, and her generosity in giving these talents to the service of others was far beyond the ordinary. Spiritual bouquets, ornamented cards, relic cases, and inscriptions in her beautiful delicate script, were at the service of anyone who asked. Particularly was she noted for the beautiful badges in honor of Mother Theodore, containing third-class relics, which she made in very great quantities. She had promised to honor Mother Theodore in this manner in thanksgiving for a special favor received through her intercession, and the promise was most faithfully kept to the end of her life.
Sister Mary Emmanuel designed the fountain now in front of Foley Hall. She also painted the large picture of St. Francis Xavier baptizing the Indian natives, enlarging it from a small print. The picture hangs in the front hall of Foley. It was painted while she was at St. Agnes Academy and brought to St. Mary-of-the-Woods later.
A look at Sister's room showed a combined workshop and bedroom, with statues in various states of repair, medals, fine embroidery, all followed up with great care. Her great amiability of character made it possible for anyone who needed help to approach her without fear of being rebuffed. Her gentle, prayerful spirit was an attractive one, and one that never changed.
Her health failed considerably after she developed cardiac asthma. In January 1952, she was suffering from a slight case of influenza, and confined to the infirmary for treatment. She improved, and in fact, was in no danger at any time. She had the permission to spend one hour in the afternoon in her workshop, and seemed to be improving gradually. On the afternoon of March 26, 1952, she was returning to the infirmary when she sustained a heart attack. The seizure was a coronary occlusion, and the doctor found there was little hope of her recovery. She was prepared for death, and died on March 27. 1952 at 3:40 AM. Her funeral Mass was sung by her cousin, the Reverend Leo Smith of Dearborn, Michigan. May she rest in peach. Amen.
Source: Archives, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana 47876
Sister Mary Emmanuel early demonstrated a strongly artistic temperament in the best understanding of that expression. She was first employed as an eighth grade teacher, but the longest and best years of her life were devoted to art. She went to Germany with Sister Mary Albertine Sonderman in 1908-09 and studied in Munich under Lindeschmidt. While there, they visited the German art galleries, and on the return, stopped in England to visit the National Art Gallery in London. On her return, Sister Mary Emmanuel resumed the teaching of art. For many years she taught at St. Agnes Academy, Indianapolis, and for a number of years in the Art Department of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.
For the last ten years, she had been technically off duty, but the amount of work done by her skillful finger is painting, lettering, painting of statues, mending of vestments, and other artistic work is beyond computation. She had a very delicate touch, was experienced in beautiful penmanship, and had the real feeling for form--that which could mend and adjust so that repair was imperceptible. Her talents were versatile, and her generosity in giving these talents to the service of others was far beyond the ordinary. Spiritual bouquets, ornamented cards, relic cases, and inscriptions in her beautiful delicate script, were at the service of anyone who asked. Particularly was she noted for the beautiful badges in honor of Mother Theodore, containing third-class relics, which she made in very great quantities. She had promised to honor Mother Theodore in this manner in thanksgiving for a special favor received through her intercession, and the promise was most faithfully kept to the end of her life.
Sister Mary Emmanuel designed the fountain now in front of Foley Hall. She also painted the large picture of St. Francis Xavier baptizing the Indian natives, enlarging it from a small print. The picture hangs in the front hall of Foley. It was painted while she was at St. Agnes Academy and brought to St. Mary-of-the-Woods later.
A look at Sister's room showed a combined workshop and bedroom, with statues in various states of repair, medals, fine embroidery, all followed up with great care. Her great amiability of character made it possible for anyone who needed help to approach her without fear of being rebuffed. Her gentle, prayerful spirit was an attractive one, and one that never changed.
Her health failed considerably after she developed cardiac asthma. In January 1952, she was suffering from a slight case of influenza, and confined to the infirmary for treatment. She improved, and in fact, was in no danger at any time. She had the permission to spend one hour in the afternoon in her workshop, and seemed to be improving gradually. On the afternoon of March 26, 1952, she was returning to the infirmary when she sustained a heart attack. The seizure was a coronary occlusion, and the doctor found there was little hope of her recovery. She was prepared for death, and died on March 27. 1952 at 3:40 AM. Her funeral Mass was sung by her cousin, the Reverend Leo Smith of Dearborn, Michigan. May she rest in peach. Amen.
Source: Archives, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana 47876
Sister Mary Emmanuel, Mary Elizabeth Rinke, was born in Centerline, Michigan, November 17, 1873, her parents being Mary Warner and Joseph Rinke. She attended the school conducted by the Sisters of Providence at Centerline, and although she entered the Community of the Sisters of Providence on May 12, 1891, after the closing of that school, there was no opposition to her entering such as there was when her sister, now Sister Mary Rita, decided to enter. The mission at Centerline was closed when diocesan Sisters were brought in to teach in the Michigan Schools in that area. Sister Mary Emmanuel's youngest sister, Sister Mary Eloi, entered Community and died in June 1951. Some of the particulars regarding the family are included in the necrology of the latter.
Sister Mary Emmanuel early demonstrated a strongly artistic temperament in the best understanding of that expression. She was first employed as an eighth grade teacher, but the longest and best years of her life were devoted to art. She went to Germany with Sister Mary Albertine Sonderman in 1908-09 and studied in Munich under Lindeschmidt. While there, they visited the German art galleries, and on the return, stopped in England to visit the National Art Gallery in London. On her return, Sister Mary Emmanuel resumed the teaching of art. For many years she taught at St. Agnes Academy, Indianapolis, and for a number of years in the Art Department of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.
For the last ten years, she had been technically off duty, but the amount of work done by her skillful finger is painting, lettering, painting of statues, mending of vestments, and other artistic work is beyond computation. She had a very delicate touch, was experienced in beautiful penmanship, and had the real feeling for form--that which could mend and adjust so that repair was imperceptible. Her talents were versatile, and her generosity in giving these talents to the service of others was far beyond the ordinary. Spiritual bouquets, ornamented cards, relic cases, and inscriptions in her beautiful delicate script, were at the service of anyone who asked. Particularly was she noted for the beautiful badges in honor of Mother Theodore, containing third-class relics, which she made in very great quantities. She had promised to honor Mother Theodore in this manner in thanksgiving for a special favor received through her intercession, and the promise was most faithfully kept to the end of her life.
Sister Mary Emmanuel designed the fountain now in front of Foley Hall. She also painted the large picture of St. Francis Xavier baptizing the Indian natives, enlarging it from a small print. The picture hangs in the front hall of Foley. It was painted while she was at St. Agnes Academy and brought to St. Mary-of-the-Woods later.
A look at Sister's room showed a combined workshop and bedroom, with statues in various states of repair, medals, fine embroidery, all followed up with great care. Her great amiability of character made it possible for anyone who needed help to approach her without fear of being rebuffed. Her gentle, prayerful spirit was an attractive one, and one that never changed.
Her health failed considerably after she developed cardiac asthma. In January 1952, she was suffering from a slight case of influenza, and confined to the infirmary for treatment. She improved, and in fact, was in no danger at any time. She had the permission to spend one hour in the afternoon in her workshop, and seemed to be improving gradually. On the afternoon of March 26, 1952, she was returning to the infirmary when she sustained a heart attack. The seizure was a coronary occlusion, and the doctor found there was little hope of her recovery. She was prepared for death, and died on March 27. 1952 at 3:40 AM. Her funeral Mass was sung by her cousin, the Reverend Leo Smith of Dearborn, Michigan. May she rest in peach. Amen.
Source: Archives, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana 47876
Sister Mary Emmanuel early demonstrated a strongly artistic temperament in the best understanding of that expression. She was first employed as an eighth grade teacher, but the longest and best years of her life were devoted to art. She went to Germany with Sister Mary Albertine Sonderman in 1908-09 and studied in Munich under Lindeschmidt. While there, they visited the German art galleries, and on the return, stopped in England to visit the National Art Gallery in London. On her return, Sister Mary Emmanuel resumed the teaching of art. For many years she taught at St. Agnes Academy, Indianapolis, and for a number of years in the Art Department of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.
For the last ten years, she had been technically off duty, but the amount of work done by her skillful finger is painting, lettering, painting of statues, mending of vestments, and other artistic work is beyond computation. She had a very delicate touch, was experienced in beautiful penmanship, and had the real feeling for form--that which could mend and adjust so that repair was imperceptible. Her talents were versatile, and her generosity in giving these talents to the service of others was far beyond the ordinary. Spiritual bouquets, ornamented cards, relic cases, and inscriptions in her beautiful delicate script, were at the service of anyone who asked. Particularly was she noted for the beautiful badges in honor of Mother Theodore, containing third-class relics, which she made in very great quantities. She had promised to honor Mother Theodore in this manner in thanksgiving for a special favor received through her intercession, and the promise was most faithfully kept to the end of her life.
Sister Mary Emmanuel designed the fountain now in front of Foley Hall. She also painted the large picture of St. Francis Xavier baptizing the Indian natives, enlarging it from a small print. The picture hangs in the front hall of Foley. It was painted while she was at St. Agnes Academy and brought to St. Mary-of-the-Woods later.
A look at Sister's room showed a combined workshop and bedroom, with statues in various states of repair, medals, fine embroidery, all followed up with great care. Her great amiability of character made it possible for anyone who needed help to approach her without fear of being rebuffed. Her gentle, prayerful spirit was an attractive one, and one that never changed.
Her health failed considerably after she developed cardiac asthma. In January 1952, she was suffering from a slight case of influenza, and confined to the infirmary for treatment. She improved, and in fact, was in no danger at any time. She had the permission to spend one hour in the afternoon in her workshop, and seemed to be improving gradually. On the afternoon of March 26, 1952, she was returning to the infirmary when she sustained a heart attack. The seizure was a coronary occlusion, and the doctor found there was little hope of her recovery. She was prepared for death, and died on March 27. 1952 at 3:40 AM. Her funeral Mass was sung by her cousin, the Reverend Leo Smith of Dearborn, Michigan. May she rest in peach. Amen.
Source: Archives, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana 47876
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