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The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods are a community of vowed Catholic women religious. Inspired by our foundress Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, we are passionate about our lives of prayer, education, service and advocacy.
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Sisters to host Christmas Fun at the Woods
Spend the second Saturday of December at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, and celebrate Christmas Fun at the Woods with the Sisters of Providence!
All are invited to join the Sisters of Providence and friends for the family-friendly gathering. Activities for this year’s festivities will take place from 1:30-4:30 p.m., on Saturday, Dec. 13, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, located 10 minutes northwest from downtown Terre Haute.

Guests of all ages will have the opportunity to take part in many activities throughout the afternoon, including crafts, alpaca visits, wagon rides, storytelling, face painting, a bake sale, cake walk and much more.
Those planning on attending are encouraged to bring their own cameras for photographic memories throughout the day.
Tours of the Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Shrine and Blessed Sacrament Chapel will also be available throughout the day.
We welcome a suggested donation of $5/car for this event. No pre-registration is required.
For more information, click here, or call 812-535-2946 or email lrobinette@spsmw.org.
The Sisters of Providence need more volunteers for various kids activities Saturday, December 13th from 1:30 – 4:30 PM.
The volunteer signup sheet is live! Groups and teens (with a guardian present) are welcome to volunteer for this event.
Interested in learning more or have questions? Contact Volunteer Services at 812-535-2878 or email volunteer@spsmw.org.




