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Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Fest 2009

Posted on October 26, 2009

Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Fest, October 23-25, 2009.

2009 SMTG Fest-Sister Barbara Doherty

Sister Barbara Doherty, coordinator of the Shrine of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, welcomed participants and guests Oct. 24 to the inaugural Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Fest.

2009 SMTG Fest-SMWC Madrigals

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Madrigals, under the direction of Michael Boswell, performed Friday evening in the Church of the Immaculate Conception.

2009 SMTG Fest-Knights of Columbus

Representatives of the Knights of Columbus Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Chapter of Terre Haute, Ind., led participants to the Saint Mother Theodore Guerin statue outside the church at the start of the candlelight procession.

2009 SMTG Fest-prayer

A Saint Mother Theodore Guerin 2009 Fest attendee joined in prayer and song.

2009 SMTG Fest-statue of SMTG

The statue of Saint Mother Theodore located just outside the church was a focus for many people drawn to the three-day Fest.

2009 SMTG Fest-statue of SMTG 2

Charles Fisher, of Arizona, reached out to touch the statue of Saint Mother Theodore. Fisher is executive director of Catholic Community Services in southeast Arizona and a friend of the Sisters of Providence.

2009 SMTG Fest-candlelight procession

Sister Ellen Cunningham (right) and Sister Rosemary Nudd concluded the candlelight procession. All stood before an Indiana historical marker commemorating Saint Mother Theodore's arrival at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods and honoring her contributions to the foundation of Catholic education in Indiana and other states.

2009 SMTG Fest-bonefire

Friday night's festivities included a bonfire sing-along at the Lodge near Providence Center.

2009 SMTG Fest-opening assembly

Following Saturday's opening assembly, Fest participants venerated Saint Mother Theodore at her shrine in the Church of the Immaculate Conception.

2009 SMTG Fest-Teresa Clark

Teresa Clark presented the Saturday program, "Mother Theodore in Sculpture". Clark created the well-known model of Saint Mother Theodore which later was turned into a limestone statue now stationed in Mary's Garden at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C.

2009 SMTG Fest-Br Barry Donaghue

Br. Barry Donaghue, cfc, spoke about the prayerful traditions used at the labyrinth at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods during a presentation in the Owens Hall Chapel. People were invited to walk the labyrinth at their leisure.

2009 SMTG Fest-Eveyone has a vocation discussion

Vocation Director Sister Jenny Howard (green jacket) led discussion during the presentation, "Everyone Has a Vocation", at Corbe House.

2009 SMTG Fest-Way of the Cross Justice Walk

Sister Stacy Pierce (center) was one of the presenters during Saturday morning's Way of the Cross Justice Walk.

2009 SMTG Fest-Way of the Cross Justice Walk 2

Sister Peggy Lynch (second from right) led prayer with Fest attendees during the Way of the Cross Justice Walk.

2009 SMTG Fest-Praying with icons session

Sister Marianne McGriffin (center) conducted the "Praying with Icons" session in the Providence Center lobby.

2009 SMTG Fest-Barb Beals quiet moment

Barb Beals, of Arthur, Ill., has a quiet moment during the "Praying with Icons" session. Beals, a first-grade teacher, said her daughter is a Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College graduate.

2009 SMTG Fest-Art reflecting providence

Sister Jody O'Neil conducted the "Art Reflecting Providence" session in the Roethele Art Studio at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.

2009 SMTG Fest-Journaling with MTG

"Journaling with Mother Theodore" was a popular session led by Sister Mary Beth Klingel in the Conservatory of Music.

2009 SMTG Fest-Saint Anne Shell Chapel

Louis Hoelscher and Mary Ann Kelly of Corpus Christi, Texas, were fascinated and inspired by the Saint Anne Shell Chapel.

2009 SMTG Fest-Saint Anne Shell Chapel 2

Donna Watzke, a Providence Associate, explained the history of Saint Ann Shell Chapel to Mary Ann Kelly of Corpus Christi, Texas.

2009 SMTG Fest-Nick Cardilino concert

General Superior Sister Denise Wilkinson, Sister Jody O'Neil, French Ambassador to the United States Pierre Vimont and Sister Barbara Doherty were on their feet clapping during the Nick Cardilino concert.

2009 SMTG Fest-Nick Cardilino concert 2

Sister Paula Damiano joined in doing the hand motions during one of Nick Cardilino's songs. Sister Nancy Reynolds is seated next to Sister Paula.

2009 SMTG Fest-Nick Cardilino concert 3

Nick Cardilino received a little help from the audience.

2009 SMTG Fest-Nick Cardilino concert 4

Nick Cardilino, of Ohio, did a little dance during his concert Saturday night in Cecilian Auditorium. He co-wrote the song "Discover the Way" which became the theme song of the 2007 National Catholic Youth Conference.

2009 SMTG Fest-Nick Cardilino

Sister Jane Marie Osterholt (left) took the opportunity with her sister, Theresa Dirig, to meet Nick Cardilino after the concert.

2009 SMTG Fest-Nick Cardilino 2

What was it that General Superior Sister Denise Wilkinson said to Nick Cardilino to prompt his reaction?

2009 SMTG Fest-Pierre Vimont

Pierre Vimont, French ambassador to the United States, addressed those gathered Sunday morning at the statue of Saint Mother Theodore. Sister Susan Paweski (at far left) portrayed Saint Mother Theodore Guerin.

2009 SMTG Fest-Pierre Vimont 2

Pierre Vimont said he had thought a lot about Mother Theodore and was grateful to have had the opportunity to come to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.

2009 SMTG Fest-Gertrude Fitzsimmons Shaver

Gertrude Fitzsimmons Shaver shared her thoughts with those assembled at the statue as General Superior Denise Wilkinson, French Ambassador to the United States Pierre Vimont and Jim FioRito, the nephew of Sister Barbara Doherty, listened intently.

2009 SMTG Fest-Sister Barbara Doherty flowers

Sister Barbara Doherty, who conceived the idea and was the driving force behind the Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Fest 2009, is presented with flowers in gratitude for her efforts. The presentation was made by Sister Susan Paweski, who portrayed Saint Mother Theodore Sunday.

2009 SMTG Fest-SMWC Madrigals 2

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Madigrals provided beautiful music during Sunday's Eucharistic Liturgy in the Church of the Immaculate Conception.

2009 SMTG Fest-Pierre Vimont-Liturgy

General Superior Denise Wilkinson, French ambassador to the United States Pierre Vimont, Charles Fisher and Sister Barbara Doherty participate in the Eucharistic Liturgy.

2009 SMTG Fest-presentation of the banner

The procession at the beginning of Liturgy started with the presentation of the banner carried by Sister Stacy Pierce.

2009 SMTG Fest-Whitney S Kos

Whitney S. Kos, a senior at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and a member of the Madrigals, served as cantor for one of the musical selections.

2009 SMTG Fest-Sister Jane Marie Osterholt

Sister Jane Marie Osterholt was the second reader during the Eucharistic Liturgy.

2009 SMTG Fest-Father Dan Eucharist

Father Dan Hopcus consecrated the Eucharist, with Father John Young of South Haven, Mich.

2009 SMTG Fest-Communion

Sister Rita Clare Gerardot (right side of alter) and Sister Joan Zlogar, Eucharistic ministers, prepare the Communion hosts and wine for distribution during Liturgy.

2009 SMTG Fest-Communion-Sister Ann Stephen Stouffer

Sister Ann Stephen Stouffer assisted with Holy Communion.

2009 SMTG Fest-Exit procession

Sylvia Brockman, director of Liturgy, waved streamers, leading the exit procession at Sunday's Eucharistic Liturgy.

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