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Euphrasie Hinkle

1847-09-15 – 1889-08-27

Portrait of Euphrasie Hinkle
Mother Euphrasie Hinkle (1847-1889) was superior general of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods from 1883 until 1889.Credit: Unknown author

Life & Legacy

Mother Euphrasie Hinkle, S.P. (September 15, 1847 – August 27, 1889) was the Superior General of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, from 1883 to 1889. She was a convert from Methodism. During her term, she established missions of the Sisters of Providence in Chicago, Illinois and Chelsea, Massachusetts. She began building the Church of the Immaculate Conception on the motherhouse grounds in 1886. She died in office August 27, 1889.

Occupation & Career

teacher

Faith & Community

Catholic Church

Legacy Highlights

Church

Catholic Church

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q5410694 — wikidata View source

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