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Celebrating 10 years as a Saint of God!
Published on September 22, 2016
…indoor tour of the Shrine of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin and the National Shrine of Our Lady of Providence; an outdoor tour of the Grotto of Our Lady of the Lourdes, Saint Anne Shell Chapel, the Log Cabin Chapel, Stations of the Cross and more; and a tour of WVC to visit with the alpacas! Pilgrimages and tours may be arranged for those who wish to visit the grounds or pray at Saint Mother Theodore’s shrine, by contacting Providence Spirituality…
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Meet some newer members
…singing and learning instruments; art: drawing, painting, coloring, art journaling; reading; watching movies; laughing; being outdoors What attracted you to religious life with the Sisters of Providence? What attracted me to the Sisters of Providence was their authenticity, humor, acceptance. The Sisters have always been authentic in witnessing their faith. Faith for the Sisters of Providence is not just praying in a chapel, but praying outside with alpacas, with a leaf or by water, or doing a meditation about food…
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Spiritual ministries
…of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, Our Lady of Providence National Shrine, the Church of the Immaculate Conception and the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. You may visit and pray at several outdoor shrines, an outdoor Stations of the Cross and a labyrinth. You are welcome to join us for Sunday Mass at 11 a.m. and for Taizé prayer at 7 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month. Other spiritual options Spiritual programming (retreats, workshops, presentations, book studies) and spiritual direction are…
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Photo galleries
…a 27 x 18 dance floor, up 70 tables, and up to 500 chairs. North Campus Grotto If you’ve always dreamed of an outdoor ceremony, why not exchange vows at the Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto located just steps outside O’Shaughnessy. The extraordinary setting is both historic and timeless. The Lodge at the North Campus Celebrations can also be set up in The Lodge. This rustic building offers a cozy space for smaller gatherings. It features a red-brick fireplace and…
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Everything is connected – Our Air
Published on March 18, 2024
…levels of pollutants. At the same time, air pollution contributes to global warming and harms the natural world. And its worst effects are suffered by the poor, especially in cities. Many of the actions we can take to cut air pollution would not only improve health, but also bring benefits for our climate, biodiversity and quality of life. Outdoor air pollution kills more than 4 million people each year The main types of outdoor air pollution are smog and soot….
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Discovering the Woods: A visit from a fresh perspective
Published on July 24, 2019
…eyes of others. That’s what happened to me recently when a friend, who has never before been to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, met me for a tour of the home of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin. I decided to begin our tour in Providence Spirituality & Conference Center. It’s a great place to get information about all there is to see and do while you’re here. You can even pick up a self-guided tour brochure at the Welcome…
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Adopt an Alpaca
…Alpaca Fill out my online form. Your support of the Adopt an Alpaca program is truly a blessing to the Sisters of Providence. Every adoption helps to sustain and grow our ministries. Did you know you can also tour our farm? Learn about group and private opportunities to tour our farm and meet our friendly, fuzzy alpacas! Questions? Don’t see your favorite alpaca? Ask us and we will see what we can do! Call Mission Advancement at 812-535-2800 or email ma@spsmw.org….
Volunteering
When you volunteer for the Sisters of Providence you help continue the mission that Saint Mother Theodore began back in 1840. We help our volunteers find the right opportunity that fits their interests and passions. Some of our volunteers keep a regular schedule while others help out as their time permits. Volunteering is a great way to meet people, gain experience, and boost your confidence. Volunteer opportunities with the Sisters of Providence include visiting patients in health care, leading tour…
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The Shrine of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
…in the back of the shrine you can take a moment for prayer and reflection as you view Saint Mother Theodore’s final resting place. Open daily from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. (EDT) at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana All are welcome. Admission is free. Donations are always appreciated. To visit the shrine enter through the main doors of Providence Spirituality & Conference Center, located at the end of The Avenue. To schedule a guided tour or pilgrimage, email tours@spsmw.org or call 812-535-2925….
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This group was special because …
Published on February 3, 2015
…are different and can be customized, so the time spent here depends on the tour package chosen. Saints Francis & Clare watched a film on Mother Theodore, toured her shrine, attended Mass, ate lunch with the sisters, and toured the many outdoor attractions such as the Log Cabin and Shell Chapels and visited the alpacas. Are you thinking about scheduling a group tour for your parish, school or family? Contact me at 812-535-2945 or email rodonohue@spsmw.org and we can…
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Reflections on Shrine for Saint Mother Theodore
Published on October 29, 2014
…visitors preparing to tour the shrine. Sister Nancy Nolan begins a tour with a group of visitors. Sister Camille Neubauer and Sisters of Providence staff members meet a young man who wants to go on a shrine tour. A group of vistors poses for a photo outside the log cabin chapel with Sister Ann Casper who is portraying Saint Mother Theodore Guerin. The Thralls family, descendants of the family that first welcomed Saint Mother Theodore Guerin and her companions into…
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Volunteer opportunity spotlight: The great outdoors
Published on April 23, 2019
…volunteer opportunities with the Sisters of Providence. If you’re interested in a special project, many of our outdoor sites can use a good spring (or summer … or fall) cleaning. We have thousands of visitors and tour groups each year so it’s important that these places be well maintained. In the past, individuals and groups have helped clean the statues in Providence Park as well as tidy up the Log Cabin Chapel and St. Ann Shell Chapel. Each year, we…