Sisters of Providence Blog
Relationship with Saint Mother Theodore offers bridge through troubled times
Kyle Meadors, a Providence Associate who lives in Chicago, has a special place in his heart for his father, and for Saint Mother Theodore Guerin. He and his associate-companion, Sister Pat Mahoney, went to All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines, Continue Reading »
Summer soul food
Sister Cathy Campbell describes a few books that could provide good summer soul food. Here are four you might want to consider packing in your duffle bag this year. Continue reading
Sister Denise’s “expert” Father’s Day reflections
Sister Denise Wilkinson, general superior of the Sisters of Providence, talks to three SP staff about their experiences with fatherhood for the 2013 Father’s Day Reflection. Continue reading
6th annual Family Day at the Woods has something for everyone
The 6th annual Family Day at the Woods was a success with record crowds, warm, sunny weather and tasty hot dogs and Pepsi products. This year’s event included the Wabash Valley 2013 theme “Year of the River,” with coordinating decorations and games. Continue reading
Congregation’s Anti-Racism Team meets, sets course for action
Does the topic of racism in our society get under your skin? Does it make your eyes glaze over? A group of about 30 people met at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Saturday to talk about discriminatory practices that are prevalent in our Continue Reading »
Sister Jeanne Knoerle, former college president and Terre Haute community partner, dies Monday
Sister Jeanne Knoerle, a Sister of Providence for 64 years and president of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College for 15 years, died early Monday morning (June 10) at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods where she resided. Funeral arrangements are pending. Sister Jeanne also was well Continue Reading »
Rejoicing in the life of Sister Jeanne Knoerle
Join the Sisters of Providence in remembering the life of Sister Jeanne Knoerle by adding your memories here. Continue reading
Journey with a saint this summer
Visitors to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods often describe a transformative feeling upon entering the grounds. Saint Mother Theodore Guerin herself wrote about the feeling, saying as she approached for the first time, “I was so deeply moved that I could not utter a word.” Continue reading
Nuns on the bus; nuns in the desert
Sister Carol Nolan tells of the planned June 13 visit to her Providence in the Desert ministry by the social justice lobbying group Nuns on the Bus in an effort to bring about commonsense immigration reform. Continue reading
Four honored for commitment to SPs
The Sisters of Providence honored four people who have made significant contributions to the congregation with the 2013 Queen Amelia Award and the 2013 Sarah and Joseph Thralls Award. Ray Stoiber of Joliet, Ill., was honored with the Queen Amelia Award and the team of Earl Rodgers, Keith Ruble and Max Miller were honored with the Sarah and Joseph Thralls Award. Continue reading
