Coal tipple demolished
The coal tipple at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind. was recently demolished. Read more about it on our blog.
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.
Sister Dorothy McLaughlin
"There is a giving which will not impoverish and a withholding that will not enrich," Sister Danielle Sullivan thought this an appropriate summary for the life of Sister Dorothy McLaughlin who died Monday, June 17, 2013 at age 94 having lived 77 years as a Sister of Providence.
Sister Jeanne Knoerle photo album
Remembering Sister Jeanne Knoerle through photos. Sister Jeanne died June 10, 2013.
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…
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.
Sister Jeanne Knoerle (formerly Sister Mary Gregory)
On Sunday, June 9, the day before she died, Sister Jeanne Knoerle participated in Family Day here at the Woods — she helped children toss a bean bag and showed others how to play the kazoo! That evening we had company for dinner, and she was herself among guests. She played with a puppy dog until the rest of us were exhausted!
Sister Ruth Sampson (formerly Sister Constance Mary)
"Sister Ruth Sampson was a free spirit. How many times have you heard that description of Ruth? A free spirit!” said Sister Paula Damiano in her commentary for Sister Ruth Sampson who died June 5, 2013 at the age of 85.
Sister Cecilia Ann Miller
Sister Cecilia Ann Miller spent a lifetime first teaching music and then teaching music to people with special needs, a ministry which took her around the globe at 73 years of age.
Sisters of Providence bestow annual awards
The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind., bestowed major awards during the annual Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Dinner on Saturday, June 1. The gathering is named in honor of the foundress of the Sisters of Providence who came to…
Sister Dina Bato
I honestly had never thought about being a nun until several people independent of each other asked me if I had ever considered it as a possible vocation. Though my initial response was that the thought never crossed my mind, the questions would never leave me.