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.
History of Immaculata in Washington, D.C.
The history of the Immaculata campus in Washington, D.C., begins more than 100 years ago. A school for all ages of girls In March 1902, the pastor of St. Ann’s Church in Washington, D.C., asked the Sisters of Providence to…
The life of Eleanor Bailly (Mother Mary Cecilia Bailly)
Editor’s Note: This feature was written by Paul Beel, a former staff member in the Mission Advancement office and an admirer of Mother Mary Cecilia Bailly. Childhood of Eleanor Bailly Eleanor Cecilia Baily was born on June 2, 1815, to…
Life changing bonds that unite us
Bonds change us, love transforms us. When I arrived back at the Woods I could only thank God for our Saint Mother Theodore. She unites us – sister to sister, sister to associate, associate to associate.
Happy Chinese New Year – the Year of the Dog
Chinese New Year 2018 falls on Feb. 16, the first day of the Chinese New Year, the Year of the Dog! The celebration can last for 16 days, starting from the eve of Feb. 16 to the 15th day of the…
Sisters of Providence remember Archbishop Emeritus Daniel M. Buechlein
Archbishop Emeritus Daniel M. Buechlein’s passing has rekindled many warm memories for the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Beginning in 1992, he served as the fifth archbishop of Indianapolis. He grew up in Jasper, Indiana (where the SPs taught),…
Intersectionality – what is it?
Today, even as random violence seems to become the norm in our country, there are some for whom violence and discrimination are nothing new. Whole classes of people face discrimination on a daily basis because of how their realities overlap: discrimination in housing, the workplace, our churches, our criminal justice system, health care, our immigration system.
Visit the Woods
Whatever it is that draws you here, plan to spend time at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. We welcome you with open arms and hearts full of love.
A new perspective on assisted living
"That the question of being in assisted living took me to a more profound level. Suddenly I realized that every one of us is in assisted living," writes Sister Donna Butler
Elegance on display: Saint Mary-of-the-Woods added to National Register of Historic Places
“I thought, ‘it looks like a little piece of Europe was plunked down in the backwoods of Indiana.'"
For Sister Suzanne, prayer is life
"Prayer is all-permeating, inclusive. Prayer is ingrained in me."
"Each day is a gift," she says.
Firing up hope: SP prayer ministries
"Firing up hope" is how one correspondent describes what the prayer ministries of the Sisters of Providence mean to him as he daily faces the uncertainties of life without a steady job to earn money to feed his family. "We have truly tasted the painful side of life. Yet, I have not lost hope for a better tomorrow."
Providence Associates, Sisters of Providence: 10 years in relationship
“The common vision that we share is love for Providence, for each other, and for life — all life.”
