Sister Mary Alma Ryan S. P. | |
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| Born | January 12, 1863. Port Huron, Michigan |
| Died | January 5, 1929 (aged 65) St. Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Nationality | American |
Mary Alma Ryan (1863–1929) was the first graduate of the school that became Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. As a Sister of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, she later became superior of the same academy from which she graduated. She was a distinguished member of the council that governed the Sisters of Providence. For over 30 years she was the closest associate and confidante to Mary Cleophas Foley, their superior general.