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New Log Cabin Chapel at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods to be dedicated and blessed on Saint Mother Theodore Guerin’s feast day, Oct. 3
...the primitive conditions that greeted the sisters when they came to their new home in a dense Indiana forest. Some modifications were necessary to accommodate current safety standards, including provisions for access persons who are physically challenged. “This is a charming addition to the heritage and tradition that our historic grounds offer now,” said Sister Denise Wilkinson, general superior of the Sisters of Providence. “We believe this chapel will be very popular with children who want to experience a bit...
Novena to Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
...my needs to God’s loving Providence. Amen. Day 4 Saint Mother Theodore, again I come to you with my need for your assistance. My expectations are unending, but I know Providence’s gifts are too vast to count; therefore, I feel no shame in asking you to keep praying on my behalf. (Mention your need or concern.) Saint Mother Theodore, I know you suffered from people who questioned your motives and did not understand your deep spiritual standards as you set...
Foundation Day 2014 reflection
...years old; Sister Basilide Sénéchal, 28 years old; Sister Olympiade Boyer, 34 years old; Sister Mary Xavier Lerée, 27 years old; Sister Mary Ligouri Tiercin, 22 years old and a novice when she arrived. Thirteen months later, Sister St. Francis Xavier le Fer de la Motte arrived at the age of 24. It was she whom Mother Mary of Ruillé described as “good for nothing but to love God.” These women came to the forests of Indiana on fire for...
To God through music: it’s a FESTivity!
Providence Associate, Jane Fischer, highlights a special activity to occur at the FEST! Sisters’ hands are raised. See? A pitch-pipe sounds. Hear it? Breaths are drawn, she signals, and we begin: “Holy God, we praise thy name!” Or how about … “Bless us, guard us, ever keep us…” You know it, don’t you? Get ready …”An Army of Youth flying the standards of truth…” keep going now … ”Bless this house, Oh Lord we pray!” Wait a minute! “Mother Beloved!”...
Farmers must power through whatever Mother Nature dishes out
“Drink your tea slowly and reverently, as if it is the axis on which the world earth revolves — slowly, evenly, without rushing toward the future.” Thich Nhat Hanh December and January were relatively mild by midwest winter standards. Alas, February is refusing to conspire with the other winter months, and truly cold weather has arrived. At the White Violet Center farm it’s a good time to take on indoor projects like cleaning and building greenhouse equipment, fixing tools and...
Sister Mary Loyola Bender
...removing the pollen sources so she (who was allergic to poinsettias) and many others could breathe and not suffer congested lungs and teary eyes those weeks of celebrating the holiday. That was but one of the mostly unheralded tasks she did with such grace that to a klutz like me was awesome.” And, Carol added, “What a challenge you face to make sure the altar for her final liturgy is up to her standards.” Sister Mary Loyola was also a...
Fair Trade: products that improve the lives of people on the margins
These two Nepalese women work together to screen print bags for Linden Leaf Gifts. Radha Shrestha. Sopha Sriwichai. Sakuntala Pradhanang. Puangpaka Tuisamut. These are names of just a few of the people who supply products to Linden Leaf Gifts, located in Providence Spirituality & Conference Center at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Does it seem strange that a little gift store in Indiana carries merchandise from crafters in such exotic places as Thailand, Nepal and Africa? The reason is very intentional. It is...
What is Eco-Justice?
...has immediate implications for the entire world. Ending neo-liberal capitalist policies which deregulate the market and allow corporations to ignore or circumvent environmental standards. Preventing super PACs and corporate funding of political campaigns and policies which allow corporations to do vast environmental damage. Reducing carbon emissions to reach the 2-1.5 degree temperature goal set in Paris. Keeping fossil fuels in the ground. Increased money for the Green Climate Fund, implementation of adaptation and mitigation. Highlighting real effects of fossil fuels...
Our Letter to President Biden
Note: Just prior to the 2021 Inauguration, we sent a letter to President Biden, which was signed by many others, including Providence Associates and other women religious, that explained our climate position and congratulated him not only for his presidential victory but for his climate platform. Here is the letter in its entirety: Dear President Joseph R. Biden, The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, Providence Associates, and our Partners in Mission congratulate you on your election and offer...
Sister Tracey Horan and Faith in Indiana: working for justice
...to what the family of Sonia Aviles and her husband Elmer Peña have been through. Earlier this year, Sonia was detained by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Indianapolis and taken to the only ICE Detention Center in the state of Indiana, in Brazil, waiting to be deported. She had lived in Indianapolis for more than 20 years and has three U.S.-citizen children. Prior to being detained, Sonia had regularly attended check-in meetings with ICE officials...
Sister Carolyn Glynn (formerly Sister John Michael)
...(1987-92). In Florida: Director of Religious Education, St. Joseph Parish, Bradenton (1992-99); Literacy Instructor, Project Light of Manatee Inc., Bradenton (2000-01); Instructor, Providencia Academica deIngles, Campo Verde/Bradenton (2001-05); Immigration Instructor, Catholic Charities, Bradenton (2005-11); Citizenship Instructor for Catholic Charities, Bradenton (2011-16); Volunteer for Feeding Empty Little Tummies, Bradenton (2016-21). In Indiana: Teacher, St. Anthony, Indianapolis (1958-61); Driver, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2022-23). In California: Teacher, St. Therese, Alhambra (1961-64); Teacher, Good Shepherd, Pacifica (1977-78). In Massachusetts: Teacher/CCD Coordinator, St. Rose, Chelsea (1964-68);...
Sisters of Providence celebrate Jubilees
...a bachelor’s degree in Spanish. She earned a master’s degree in Spanish from Indiana State University, as well as another master’s degree from Indiana State University in counseling. Her ministries include: College Park, Maryland: Teacher, Holy Redeemer (1974-76), Washington, D.C.: Teacher, Immaculata Preparatory (1976-82), Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana: Nurse’s Aide (1982-84), Terre Haute: Teacher, Indiana State University (1984-85), Holland, Michigan: Pastoral Associate Hispanics, St. Francis de Sales (1985-88), River Grove, Illinois: Teacher/AV Coordinator, Mother Theodore Guerin High School (1988-89), Lowell, Indiana:...