Maria Patterson, CDP

Sister Maria Patterson always seems to have a song in her heart… or at least on her guitar strings. An accomplished songwriter/musician, she graces Community events or various groups with original music or worship music. She released her first CD,” I Wait”, in 2012, her second, “Breathe Your Soul,” in 2016 and is currently working on a third.

She entered the Community in September 1966 from St. Mary’s Parish in Madison, Illinois. She credits the Sisters of Divine Providence who taught her as influencing her decision to enter religious life. Her ministry includes teaching at St. Mary’s School in Brussels, Illinois, (1972-1973 and again 1974-1975), Ascension School in Normandy, Missouri (1975-1981), Liturgy Coordinator at St. Ignatius of Antioch Catholic Community in Antioch, Tennessee (1981-2015) and Director of Adult Faith Formation at St. Stephen Catholic Community in Old Hickory Tennessee (2017-present).  She also leads evenings of worship and praise with various groups of people.

Self-described as creative, intuitive and inquisitive, Sister Maria believes her Providence spirituality has always been in her bones. "Composing music that reflects Providence spirituality, in some sense, just happens. It’s who I grew up to be; it’s how I pray, how I breathe." 

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