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Taizé Prayer
That all may be one The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods invite you their monthly ecumenical Taizé prayer service held in the Church of the Immaculate Conception on the second Tuesday of every month. This hour-long service includes prayers, beautiful music, a time for silence, spoken and silent prayers. Songs are sung many times over as a prayer of the heart. This quiet and reflective time is peaceful as well as joyful. All faith traditions are welcome in the…
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Sundays at the Woods: Photography as a Form of Prayer
Do you enjoy taking photos on your phone or camera? Spend the afternoon immersed in the beauty of the Woods and discover how you can use photography as a form of prayer and meditation. We will not cover technical aspects of photography but learn how photography can enrich your spiritual life. Bring your camera or smartphone and wear walking shoes. Meet in the lobby of Providence Spirituality & Conference Center
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Fall Farm Day at the Woods
Join us for a fun family day filled with alpacas, hayrides, children’s activities, fiber demos (felting, spinning, weaving and knitting), farm and 4H demonstrations, videos and more. Learn about the history of farming at the Woods from 1840 to today, which has included dairy cows, a bakery and cannery, chickens, gardens and alpacas. Learn also why it’s important for all of us to care for creation. Snacks and refreshments available. Admission is free. Donations are appreciated. Brunch in O'Shaughnessy Dining…
Find out more »The Feast of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
Celebrate the feast day of the Eighth American Saint by joining the Sisters of Providence and Providence Associates at the Eucharistic Liturgy on this special day.
Find out more »Taizé Prayer
That all may be one The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods invite you their monthly ecumenical Taizé prayer service held in the Church of the Immaculate Conception on the second Tuesday of every month. This hour-long service includes prayers, beautiful music, a time for silence, spoken and silent prayers. Songs are sung many times over as a prayer of the heart. This quiet and reflective time is peaceful as well as joyful. All faith traditions are welcome in the…
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Contemplating Gentleness
Give yourself some sacred space and time at this retreat day where we will contemplate gentleness, reflect upon Scripture quotes related to gentleness and let your own inner Spirit invite you to deepen the practice of gentleness in your life. Held in the Providence Hall Large Parlor. Registration fee $45 includes lunch.
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Sundays at the Woods: Fall Architectural Tour
You don’t need your passport to delight in a European-inspired treasure! Enjoy a tour of the Church of the Immaculate Conception, a large, Italian Renaissance Revival-style church located at the Woods. The church is just one of the buildings now listed in the National Register of Historic Places! The inside of the church includes Carrara marble, colorful fresco paintings by Thaddeus von Zukoynski and stained glass windows from the Bavarian Art Institute of Munich. The cornerstone of the church was…
Find out more »Foundation Day Mass
Join us on this day for a special mass to celebrate our founding. All are welcome.
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Come and See retreat
Come and See what life is like as a Sister of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods in this free retreat weekend for single, Catholic woman between the ages of 18 and 42. Oct. 26-28 at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. Sign up today!
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Peace in the Mourning
Are you in mourning? Let grief be your teacher as you reflect upon, pray about and allow others who have experienced significant loss to walk with you in your journey towards peace. This retreat day will give you the sacred space and time you need to let God comfort you. Registration fee $45 includes lunch.
Find out more »Providence Associate Commitment Ceremony
Help welcome our newest Providence Associates of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods as they make their commitment to live out the mission of love, mercy and justice in their own lives.
Find out more »Taizé Prayer
That all may be one The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods invite you their monthly ecumenical Taizé prayer service held in the Church of the Immaculate Conception on the second Tuesday of every month. This hour-long service includes prayers, beautiful music, a time for silence, spoken and silent prayers. Songs are sung many times over as a prayer of the heart. This quiet and reflective time is peaceful as well as joyful. All faith traditions are welcome in the…
Find out more »We want to inspire and encourage you with our upcoming Retreats, Programs, Events and Opportunities here at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. With a variety of offerings for families and individuals, we hope there are several that you'll consider attending from September 2018–August 2019.
Whatever the occasion, we invite you to visit the Sisters of Providence and our beautiful grounds at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Thank you for allowing us the opportunity to serve you!
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Get our 2018-2019 Retreats, Programs, Events and Opportunities booklet below, or request one be mailed to you by emailing jfrost@spsmw.org.