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Alpaca Yoga

May 24 at 10:45 am – 12:00 pm EDT White Violet Farm Alpacas barn Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN 47876 White Violet Center for Eco-Justice 812-535-2930 View Facilitator Website Sisters of Providence $5 – $15 Join the staff of White Violet Center for Eco-Justice (WVC), a ministry of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, and others as they host the upcoming Alpaca Yoga, scheduled to take place from 11 a.m.-noon, on Sunday, May 24, Sunday, June 28, Sunday, July 26,...

Easter Sunday Mass

April 5 at 11:00 am Church of the Immaculate Conception 1 Sisters of Providence Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN 47876 Sisters of Providence Free The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, are inviting people of all faith traditions to join them for Easter Sunday Mass, scheduled for 11 a.m., on Sunday, April 5, in the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. In addition, the Congregation will conduct a special Easter Vigil on Saturday, April 4, beginning at 7 p.m.,...

Winter Rest and Reflect Retreat

...of Outreach and Events Tara Elmore and Ministry Support Specialist Raven Renn while you disconnect with daily life, rest and engage in mindful activities to renew your spirit, body and mind. The retreat begins at 9 a.m., on Saturday, Feb. 21, and will end at 11 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 22. There is an optional evening gathering at 7 p.m., on Friday, Feb. 20, and those planning on attending are also invited to Mass on Sunday, Feb. 22, at 11 a.m.,...

Sister Mary Ann Lechner (formerly Sister Robert Ann)

...22 years, gave herself wholeheartedly to volunteer ministries: The Hispanic Education Center and La Plaza in Indianapolis; and at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Woods Day Care/Pre-School, Archives, Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, and the Advancement Services Office at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Of her time at the Hispanic Education Center, Sisters Marikay Duffy and Therese Whitsett had this to day: “We were honored to have had such a wonderful SP presence as part of the Hispanic Education Center for 12 years. Mary Ann arrived...

Novena to Our Lady of Providence

...same concern you manifested at Cana, for we trust that whatever you ask of your Son will be done. Pray for us on our pilgrimage that we may share the faith and hope that marked your life. Full of confidence in your power before God, we place ourselves, our loved ones and all our petitions in your providential care. Amen. Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7...

Thoughts on National Daughters Day

One thing leads to another. How true it is. I willingly agreed to write a blog on National Daughters Day. (My mother never seems to have celebrated the day even though she had two daughters). Being blissfully ignorant of the history of the day, I turned to every researcher’s friend — Google. Facts and the occasional commentary People in many countries around the globe celebrate National Daughters Day. In the United States, September 25 is the official celebration day. In...

Sisters of Providence react with prayer, advocacy to federal executions in Terre Haute

...Bremar during Monday’s demonstration The sister demonstrators hold their sign declaring love, mercy and justice along the side of the busy highway in Terre Haute during Friday’s execution. Sister Barbara Battista speaking to members of the media at the July 6 press conference. Sisters join the demonstration against the death penalty on Monday, from left, Sisters Anji Fan, Mary Montgomery, Paula Damiano and Jeanne Hagelskamp. Members of the media photograph the sister demonstrators during Monday’s protest Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp stands...

Sister Nancy Nolan (formerly Sister Jean Paula)

Commentary Thirty-four years ago, Sister Nancy Nolan stood in this church in front of many of the same sisters, family members and friends who join us here today via Live Stream and Closed Circuit, and she reflected on the Gospel reading we just heard proclaimed, said Sister Dawn Tomaszewski in her commentary for Sister Nancy Nolan, formerly Sister Jean Paula, who passed away on Sunday, December 20, 2020, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. She was 84 years old and had been...

A Reflection for National Day of Mourning

I agreed to write a blog for the National Day of Mourning on Nov. 25, 2021, which is Thanksgiving Day, without knowing anything about the history of the special day in the United States. I was very grateful for the gift of technology and for National Today which gave me some significant facts about this day. And, in light of our recent Chapter decision to focus on racism as our justice issue for the next five years, I feel called...

Foundation Day and our French connection

Note: The following are the reflections offered by General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski, Vicar Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp and General Councilor Sister Carole Kimes during our Foundation Day Mass, which took place on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2022. Introduction — Sister Dawn Tomaszewski Peace be to this house on this our 182nd Foundation Day! General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski reflecting during the 2022 Foundation Day Mass as Father Terry Johnson listens. I don’t know how it is for you, but for me...

Statue dedication at All Saints Cemetery

Sisters of Providence, Providence Associates and Candidate-Associates and friends gathered at All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines, Ill., on Sept. 29, 2009, for the dedication of a new Saint Mother Theodore Guerin statue created by Providence Associate and artist Teresa Clark. Presiding at the dedication was Cardinal Francis George, OMI, archbishop of Chicago. “I was asked by the director of the Chicago Catholic Cemeteries to create a statue for All Saints Catholic Cemetery as a memorial to Mother Theodore. Since...

Church of the Immaculate Conception restoration

This brochure lists restoration costs and memorial gift opportunities for the Church of the Immaculate Conception. In 1986, the Church of the Immaculate Conception underwent restoration not only to conform with the liturgical norms of the Second Vatican Council, but also to strengthen the floor joists. This brochure lists restoration costs and memorial gift opportunities. The cornerstone of the church was laid in 1886. However, the church was not dedicated until 1907. On Oct. 21, 2007, the Most Reverend Daniel...