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Sister of Providence turns against Saints; says Colts will win

Last Updated Feb 2010


By: Dave Cox
Sister Jean Kenny
Sister Jean Kenny

How could a Sister of Providence turn against Saints? Well, fairly easily when she is a much-sought-after prognosticator of Super Bowl winners.

Having appeared on Chicago area television and radio stations, in USA Today and The Chicago Tribune, on CNN and appearances with Conan O’Brien and Jay Leno, along with many other media, including CBS Sports and Fox Sports, Sister Jean Kenny is well known for her successful predictions, and the poem she writes annually to identify the winner.

She will appear on CNN at 7:15 a.m. (est) Sunday, Feb. 7.

With the Indianapolis Colts playing the New Orleans Saints on Feb. 7 in Miami, Sister Jean has summoned the power of blue and white and predicted the Colts will race past the Saints, 31-22.

She is a devoted Chicago Bears fan, thus split her prediction the year the Colts defeated the Bears, also in Miami. She currently ministers in St. Francis Borgia Parish in Chicago. She’s not shy about telling people she also roots for the Colts. 

Here’s is this year’s prediction: 

Manning’s Miami Masterpiece

Welcome back fans to the Sunshine State,
see the galloping Colts sprint out of the gate;
Sean Payton’s “Who Dat” team is dealt their bridesmaid fate,
while the BLUE Dat winners go on to celebrate.

The penalty prone Saints are confused and slow,
Drew Brees experiences a knock-out blow.
Gentleman Jim Irsay’s team is focused and ready to go.
Coach Caldwell's game plan unfolds well at the NFL’s biggest show.

Freeney shows “Hoosier Hospitality” as he inflicts some pain.
The saddened Saints fall from grace and are sore and lame.
They played hard but could not live up to their name.
The Colts Stampede In Miami again and win the big game!

Note to media: You may call Sister Jean directly at 773-625-8063, or email her at sr_jean1@hotmail.com.

 
For more information

The Sisters of Providence, a Congregation of nearly 400 women religious, have their motherhouse at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, located northwest of Terre Haute, Ind. Saint Mother Theodore Guerin founded the Sisters of Providence at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods in 1840. Today, Sisters of Providence minister in 19 states, the District of Columbia, Taiwan and China.

For more information about any of the ministries of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, visit the Congregation's Web site at www.SistersofProvidence.org.

Note to media: The Congregation of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College have separate incorporations in Indiana, and they have separate operating functions. The Sisters of Providence own property at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind., that is separate from property owned by Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods sponsor Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and Woods Day Care/Pre-School, both located at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind. We request that you honor those distinctions in your reporting. If you have any questions, you may contact Dave Cox, Media Relations Manager, at 812-535-2810 or by e-mail at media@spsmw.org.