Features
Welcome to our features page. Here, we will share with you updates on what is currently happening within our Congregation. Feel free to take time to explore the area.
Nurturing in the Woods: extending the hand of compassion
Sister Su-Hsin enjoys visiting with residents, listening to their stories, praying with them, reading to them and sometimes even doing a little correspondence for them. “I do whatever I can for them. I listen to them, cry with them and laugh with them."
Being a Providence Associate has made a difference
We asked several of our Providence Associates to share how being an associate has made a difference in their lives. Read here as they share how they have been touched by the Community and the Woods.
Celebrate by Transforming Our Lifestyles
Pope Francis urges us to adopt lifestyles that are ecologically responsible
Pray for us, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin!
Join us for nine days as we pray a novena to Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
Sisters of Providence seek public input through survey
'This survey gives us the opportunity to gain the insights of our friends and supporters about our existing programs and services.'
For Sister Lucy Lechner, it’s the little things
Nature is Sister Lucy Lechner's peaceful place where she communes with God. She marvels at the little things and enjoys the aliveness, music and dancing of life outdoors at the Woods.
Blooming in the gardens at the Woods
“Growing vegetables is pretty incredible," say White Violet Intern Lily Seals. "I get to experience this from start to finish. After we harvest it really makes me proud to realize that I grew this."
Touched by the Woods for a lifetime
I know there’s something about Saint Mary-of-the-Woods that sets it apart from other places — it’s holy ground. It feels like home and it keeps drawing me back.
St. Anne Shell Chapel needs restoration
Water damage to the foundation has caused the walls to bow outward. If we do nothing neither the shells nor this historic building will last for future generations to admire.
St. Anne Shell Chapel: holy ground
St. Anne’s Shell Chapel is one of the most well-known structures at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. The unique interior of this tiny building is covered floor to ceiling with shells from the Wabash River.
Sisters of Providence welcome new postulant
"... all of my experiences have led me to this point."
Celebrate the Creation of the Cosmos
Pope Francis calls us to reflect on the mystery of God's 'loving decision to create the cosmos'