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Volunteer opportunity spotlight: The many virtues of skirting
What is skirting and why would you possibly want to volunteer to do it? Find out what it is and how this could be the perfect fit for you.
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Here’s eight things you can do when you visit the Woods
What can you do when you visit the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods? You might be surprised. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Woods has something for everyone. Come and learn the amazing story of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, see the alpacas, enjoy Sunday Brunch, shop at Linden Leaf Gifts &…
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Volunteer Spotlight: Penny’s from heaven
The best part of volunteering is knowing (that) I have made an effort to assist in fulfilling the needs of people who have limited resources.
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Fall in love with Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
It’s hard to pick a favorite season to visit Saint Mary-of-the-Woods – but fall is really spectacular. The foliage is changing from its’ summer greens to an array of brilliant autumnal hues of yellow, orange and red. There are still plenty of warm days where you can wander outside and visit the many beautiful and…
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Saint Mother Theodore: Truly a Woman for All Time
Saint Mother Theodore Guerin died May 14, 1856. Today is Women’s Equality Day – a day in which we remember the passage of the 19th Amendment which gave women the right to vote in 1920. The amendment was first introduced in 1878 but did not pass until 1920. In 1971, the U.S. Congress designated August…
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Learn more about White Violet Center for Eco-Justice
Teaching, caring, inspiring for all creation. At White Violet Center for Eco-Justice at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, a ministry of the Sisters of Providence, you’ll find a USDA certified organic garden, orchards, berries, alpacas and fiber program, chickens, farm store, nature trail and more.
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Visit the Woods
Whatever it is that draws you here, plan to spend time at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. We welcome you with open arms and hearts full of love.
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The Feast of Our Lady of Providence and Día del Descubrimiento
Tucked away in the rear of the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Saint Mary of-the Woods, Indiana, is the National Shrine of Our Lady of Providence. The shrine, established on May 1, 1925, is dedicated to the needs of all families. Over the years the sisters have received countless requests asking for Mary’s intercession…
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Slow down before you speed up.
The inevitable rush of the holidays is once again upon us. Before you get swept away, take time to pause and remember your departed loved ones.
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Filipino Marian Pilgrimage Sept. 9, 2017
On Sept. 9 the Terre Haute Filipino community made a Marian Pilgrimage to the sacred shrines and spaces devoted to Mary at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. The gathering was held to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Mary’s apparition in Fátima, Portugal. Enjoy these photos of this beautiful pilgrimage. If your group is interested in arranging a pilgrimage…
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My favorite part: visits to the Woods have an impact
“My favorite part was praying with Mother Theodore Guerin because I felt her with me.” Children share letters after visiting Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.
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Fair Trade: products that improve the lives of people on the margins
Linden Leaf Gifts is a store that worries less about keeping the lights on and more about how to bring light into the lives of marginalized people. As a ministry of the Sisters of Providence, Linden Leaf Gifts measures success a little differently than most retail stores. Success is derived also from the difference it can make in the lives of people that provide the unique products sold there.
Mary Riley is director of operations for White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, a ministry of the Sisters of Providence at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Prior to her current role, she served as the marketing manager for some ministries of the Sisters of Providence including White Violet Center for Eco-Justice and the Volunteer Services.