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Christmas Mourning
...some small child’s Christmas ornament on it. Then on Christmas Eve, in the afternoon we would take this spray of greenery to the cemetery, place it on Billy’s grave, say a prayer for him and tell him we loved him and would miss him when we went home to share Christmas presents together. Also, because Billy loved birthday cakes, my mother would make Billy’s favorite birthday cake on his Christmas Eve birthday, which we would enjoy as part of our...
Mission in Asia
...program in 2022, Miracle Home connected community resources to serve those in need while building a warm community through volunteer services, student internship opportunities, community integration, birthday celebration and religious activities. Beam Laying Blessing Takes Place A beam-laying blessing took place for the new Miracle Home on Dec. 8, 2023. The blessing was given by Father Luo Jiyuan. “When there is love in the heart, there is a miracle,” Father Luo said. Following the blessing, the golden beam was tied...
Saint Mother Theodore Guerin’s Story
...sur-Loir. Isabelle was reluctant to let her go. It was another five years before her mother finally relented. She said, “My daughter, you may leave now; you have your mother’s consent and her blessing. I can no longer refuse God the sacrifice that he asks of me.” Sister St. Theodore The convent at Ruillé that Anne-Therese entered. And so, less than two months before her 25th birthday – on August 18, 1823 – Anne-Therese entered the Sisters of Providence, a...
Venue rental
...Think of the Woods next time you’ve got a party to plan. O’Shaughnessy Hall can hold events such as proms, formals, family reunions, school-related events, anniversary parties, and more. And our smaller venues are great for more intimate events, such bridal and baby showers, birthday parties, and holiday gatherings. Photo Credit: Taylor Ford Photography Ready to get started? Contact us about venue rental. Get in touch Use this form to email us about event spaces. Fill out my online form....
Honoring you
...improvement and is a sign of hope. The award recipients are honored at the annual Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Evening. See all recipients by clicking here. Times to Remember program You are invited to enroll in the Times to Remember program established to show our gratitude for friends and benefactors by remembering your special days. You and your loved ones are prayerfully remembered on those days and you will receive a card on your birthday and wedding anniversary assuring you...
Remembrance Cards
...There is no charge for these cards but donations are welcomed and used to maintain the chapel and promote other ministries of the Sisters of Providence. The cards are available if you wish to inform your loved ones of remembering a birthday, other special occasion, when they are facing the illness or in need of condolences for losing the loved ones. Each Remembrance Card features a location at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, and a quote from Saint Mother Theodore Guerin or...
More ways to give
...neighborhood. Alpaca adoptions make great gifts for Valentine’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, birthdays and Christmas! Visit here to Adopt an alpaca today! Your adoption donation also helps provide fiber used to create unique items for sale in Linden Leaf Gifts and White Violet Farm Store that generates extra revenue for the Sisters of Providence, gentle fertilizer used in our organic gardens, educational opportunities for interns, and enhances our overall mission to care for all of life’s creations! Shop & give...
Event spaces
...In addition to the Lodge building, you and your guests can spread out on the surrounding 2.5-acre North Campus. Accommodates: Up to 30 (inside) The Foley Room Whether your meeting is a few hours or a few days, you’ll be comfortable in The Foley Room at Providence Spirituality & Conference Center. It’s the perfect flexible space for meetings, programs, dinners, luncheons or workshops. You can also host birthday parties and other celebratory gatherings. Audio-visual equipment is available. The Foley Room...
Saint Mother Theodore’s Legacy Lives: Giving Day 2023
Become a Legacy Giving Day donor – give a gift in October! This giving day (officially Oct. 18) celebrates Mother Theodore’s milestones (birthday (10/2), Feast Day (10/3) and Foundation Day (10/22)), and how Saint Mother Theodore Guerin ministered to those needing education, medicine, prayers, spiritual hope, free schooling and more. It also highlights the way the Sisters of Providence move her legacy forward today. GIVE THE GIFT OF HOPE TODAY! Your gift honors the strong foundation that Mother Theodore built...
Sister Dorothy Gartland (formerly Sister Margaret Eugene)
...she loved them. The St. Joseph students, Class of 1966, kept in frequent touch with her. They sent her a birthday card every year for many years – this past October included. One of her former students, himself having spent 45 years in higher education, had these words to describe Dorothy: “Sister Dorothy was a teacher’s teacher. There are good teachers and there are great teachers and then there is Sister Dorothy. We were more than blessed to have her...
2026 90s Party in Photos!
On Tuesday, February 10, the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, honored 37 Sisters who are 90-years-old or older during the Congregation’s annual 90s party! The event took place in the Providence Hall Dining Room. General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski offered a welcome to all in attendance before all took part in singing Happy Birthday to one another. The Sisters and companions took part in the Jeopardy-style game with door prizes being awarded and all were treated to brownies...
Sister Mary Catherine “Marikay” Duffy (formerly Sister Marie Michele)
...that The Woods will have everything taken care of. However, I might get a phone call asking if I’d like to contribute some words to be said at the funeral. She added ‘a little Duffy humor would be much appreciated.’ I thought ‘oh no, that’s your department.’ She could always make us laugh.” She continued, “If I were to bring up a memory of Aunt Mae, it would be from her 90th birthday party last summer when she stood up...