Two sisters profess first, perpetual vows
Sister Arrianne Whittaker professes first vows; Sister Su-Hsin Huang professes perpetual vows
Sisters of Providence
The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, are a congregation of Roman Catholic women religious (sisters) who minister throughout the United States and Taiwan. Saint Mother Theodore Guerin founded the Sisters of Providence in 1840. The congregation has a mission of being God's Providence in the world by committing to performing works of love, mercy and justice in service among God's people.
The Story on the Walls of Shells
Nestled within the trees of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods is the Saint Anne Shell Chapel. We know it's there, but what's the story?
From foodie to environmentalist
“Being a foodie has made me an environmentalist,” she said. “I think that if you care about what you consume, you have to be mindful of the condition of our Earth on which it’s grown. I believe that carefully grown whole foods are the very basis of health. My greatest joys in life come when preparing and sharing great food with loved ones.”
Sister Marie Kevin Tighe
"She was able to feel with those who were struggling with health issues, with emotional challenges, with loss or with life's disappointments."
Sister Luke Crawford
Sister Luke Crawford died Friday, April 25, at Union Hospital, Terre Haute.
Volunteering for your future
Mandy Lynch has always felt a need to help others. Last summer she volunteered with the Sisters of Providence and it was during this time that she found her passion for nursing home administration, leading her down a new career path.
Anniversary of our first mission
The Sisters of Providence have a long history of mission work in Jasper, Ind. This week marked the 172nd year the school has been in operation. St. Joseph school located in Jasper, Ind., was the first establishment of the Sisters of Providence outside of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.
Sister Marie Agatha Vonderheide
Certainly, Sister Marie Agatha Vonderheide is someone who has exemplified to all of us the graciousness and kindness of God, said Sister Rosemary Schmalz in her commentary on Sister Marie Agatha, who died March 15, 2014, at the age of 92.
Woods Day Care/Pre-School to close
Citing a growing number of concerns, the Sisters of Providence have sadly announced the closing of Woods Day Care Pre-School (WDC PS), a sponsored institution for close to three decades.