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Sister Diane Ris publishes new book about Saint Mother Theodore Guerin

By Dave Cox | November 10, 2011 |

Picture this: A Sister of Providence hovered over a desk in her writing room. A candle swaying delicately through currents of air as the sister works intently on her project. Sound familiar? Saint…

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Sister Denise reflects on Election Day

By Sister Denise Wilkinson | November 4, 2011 |

The last several months have heightened my awareness of and gratitude for the privilege of voting as a way to exercise responsible citizenship and to shape public policy in the…

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Sister Dorothy Gartland receives Guerin Outreach Ministries Leadership and Advocacy Award

By Amy Miranda | October 27, 2011 |

Congratulations to Sister Dorothy Gartland for receiving the third annual Guerin Outreach Ministries Leadership and Advocacy Award. “If you live long enough and continue to work, somebody will eventually give…

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The wisdom of Saint Mother Theodore: Letter to Sister Maria

By Connie McCammon | October 26, 2011 |

Letter from Saint Mother Theodore to Sister Maria in Madison, Ind. Nov. 24, 1854 “I am sorry, my dear Sister, that you have yielded again to your caprices. You must…

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Sisters of Providence welcome Dr. Dottie King as 16th SMWC president

By Rosie Blankenship | October 24, 2011 |

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College celebrated the appointment of Dr. Dottie King as the 16th president Friday during an installation ceremony and other events. Greetings and words of wisdom were offered during…

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CNN visits Saint Mary-of-the-Woods to research Saint Mother Theodore Guerin

By Dave Cox | October 24, 2011 |

Cable News Network (CNN) producer Jen Christensen visited Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Saturday, Oct. 22, to witness the Sisters of Providence Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Fest and to do research on the…

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The wisdom of Saint Mother Theodore: Letter to Sister Maria

By Connie McCammon | October 19, 2011 |

Letter from Saint Mother Theodore to Sister Maria in Madison, Ind. Nov. 11, 1853 “My dear Sister: “Sister Basilide having written to let me know the number of hours that…

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Sisters of Providence Foundation Day is Oct. 22

By Sister Ann Casper | October 18, 2011 |

Mother Theodore used to tell that when she saw the place they were coming to (Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana), her strength failed her, and it was with difficulty she was able…

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The wisdom of Saint Mother Theodore: Letter to Sister Gabriella

By Connie McCammon | October 12, 2011 |

Letter from Saint Mother Theodore to Sister Gabriella in Fort Wayne, Ind. Jan. 3, 1853 “My dear Sister: “I have received with true pleasure your good and affectionate wishes. The…

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The wisdom of Saint Mother Theodore: to the sisters in Madison

By Connie McCammon | October 5, 2011 |

Letter from Saint Mother Theodore to the sisters in Madison, Ind. March 21, 1849 “My very dear and beloved Daughters: “Just this moment I hear that the cholera has made…

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Mother Theodore & Taillard

By Christina Blust | October 4, 2011 |

On today’s feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the great animal lover, many people around the world give a special blessing to their pets. You might not know that Mother…

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First chapel to be re-created at SMW

By Dave Cox | September 19, 2011 |

No worries if you’re not a history buff. The re-creation of the first log cabin chapel at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods will still be cool. Several years in the making, an authentic…

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