Sister Annette Cecile Holmes
“We praise you in the blast of trumpet, we praise you with lyre and harp!” (Psalm 150:3) “I chose this Psalm because of how Sister Annette Cecile gave praise to God through her music,” began Sister Betty Hopf in her…
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.
Church of the Immaculate Conception restoration
In 1986, the Church of the Immaculate Conception underwent restoration not only to conform with the liturgical norms of the Second Vatican Council, but also to strengthen the floor joists. This brochure lists restoration costs and memorial gift opportunities. The…
Centenary of St. Anne Chapel, 1876-1976
In 1976, the 100th anniversary of the St. Anne Chapel — or St. Anne Shell Chapel as it is commonly known — was celebrated. This small chapel is located in Providence Park near the cemetery. In thanksgiving for a safe…
Saint Mother Theodore’s artifacts (video)
A few of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin’s artifacts: (no audio)
Sister Rosemary (Mary Gilbert) Powers
“Jesus said, ‘The kingdom of heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. …’” (Matthew 13:44) “Last Wednesday we lost a treasure: Sister Rosemary Powers. Sisters and friends have described her as kind, loving, generous to a fault, prayerful and…
Sister Marie (Marie Ralph) Benson
“A voice cries out: ‘In the desert prepare the way of the Lord.’” (Isaiah 40:3) “In Advent we find ourselves at a brief way station in our journey. The mode is eager anticipation rather than struggle. We wait for the…
Sister Marie McCarthy awarded first-ever Guerin Outreach Ministries Leadership and Advocacy Award
Guerin Outreach Ministries, Inc., at their first annual meeting on Oct. 21, awarded the newly created Guerin Outreach Ministries Leadership and Advocacy Award to Sister Marie McCarthy, SP. Sister Marie serves as the liaison between the Sisters of Providence of…
2009 Rite of Commitment
Nov. 7, 2009, was a glorious day for 23 Providence Candidate-Associates who made their commitments as associates in the Church of the Immaculate Conception. The beautiful day filled each candidate as well as the church with energy and excitement. The…
Sister Ellen Marie Stafford
“You are citizens like all the saints and part of God’s household.” (Ephesians 2:19) “Our Office of Records keeps a complete listing of pertinent facts, events and dates for each of us sisters. In looking over the material for Sister…