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A news note from the director of the shrine

By Sister Jan Craven | July 15, 2015 |

Sister Jan Craven shares some exciting news regarding the addition of Saint Mother Theodore to the Episcopal calendar of saints.

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True to the calling: Providence Associate Joan Frisz

By Joan Frisz | July 13, 2015 |

My desire to be a Providence Associate was rooted in my desire to live an authentic life that is consistent with my values and true to the calling from my God.

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A family pilgrimage to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods

By Ruby Sanju Joseph | June 30, 2015 |

“Are those violets, mama?” my son asked looking at the beautiful, violet colored blossoms in our neighbor’s garden.  This was our family’s first spring in the US and violets are quite alien…

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Miracles of hope, family, and healing

By Sister Jan Craven | June 10, 2015 |

As a Sister of Providence, Sister Jan Craven devotes a great deal of her time to her ministry. Not only does she spend time in prayer, but she also assists with tours, serves as a hostess…

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‘Old Gym’ being torn down

By Jason Moon | June 4, 2015 |

Demolition began on Monday, June 1

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Sculptor and security: Bill Wolfe

By Jason Moon | June 3, 2015 |

Sculptures recently unveiled for public

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Sisters offer reaction to college’s co-ed announcement

By Jason Moon | May 29, 2015 |

“This is a decision that is rooted for tomorrow.”

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Warning, this album may contain photos of sunbathing nuns

By Amy Miranda | May 21, 2015 |

There’s a really neat photo album scrapbook that Sister Jean Fuqua has put together of St. Joseph Lake and its revitalization project over the past decades. Some of the photos from the album were just too fun not to share. So I offer you a sampling here.

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Understanding life on death row

By Sister Donna Butler | May 18, 2015 |

“My heart ached for this man …”

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Love in action at Providence in the Desert

By Amy Miranda | May 15, 2015 |

Providence in the Desert is about a lot more than teaching.
It’s about presence. It’s about caring. It’s about love and compassion.
It’s about calling a student during your down time in the middle of the day to quiz her on what she will need to know for her upcoming U.S. citizenship exam.

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A “sampling” of everyday miracles

By Sister Jan Craven | May 12, 2015 |

Sometimes we get so caught up with our busy lives that we forget to acknowledge the daily miracles. Let Sister Jan Craven introduce you to our monthly e-newsletter from the shrine, where she will share some of the every day stories of every day people who are witnessing those every day miracles.

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A Woodsie reflects: Shannon Sonderman

By Shannon Sonderman | May 11, 2015 |

See what a college student at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods has to say about her admiration for Saint Mother Theodore Guerin.

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