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7 Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Quotes
The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods are blessed to have a foundress who loved to record her thoughts and prayers. The following is a handful of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin quotes. Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, foundress of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind. 1. “I have already exceeded the amount of work my head can bear.” 2. “Really, I am humiliated in seeing her run in the way of perfection while I just drag along.” 3. “We...
Journals and Letters week 24: Support and hope
[Today we are discussing “Journals and Letters” page 219 to page 227 mid-page. Join us in reading a portion of Saint Mother Theodore’s writings every week in the coming year.] This passage from the book “Mother Theodore Guerin Journals and Letters” has very few letters. In fact, none of the passage was written by Mother Theodore. Yet this section still offered me a sigh of relief. New bishop, new hope We start with a letter from the new bishop which...
Newsnotes: the latest from the Sisters of Providence
...our continuing mission in Asia. Stay tuned to our website and social media! Get a feel for the beginnings of the Sisters of Providence mission to China with this story taken from “Against All Odds,” by Sister Ann Colette Wolf. In the summer of 1919, Bishop Tacconi of Kaifeng, China, approached Mother Mary Cleophas Foley, general superior, and asked if the Congregation would send sisters to start a school for young women in Kaifeng. Mother Mary Cleophas announced to the...
Welcome Providence Associate candidates of 2014
...to Saint Mother Theodore Guerin during an orientation sneak-preview of the nearly completed shrine. Candidate-associates and their companions embrace during the sign of peace at the orientation Mass. Sister and Providence Associate companions join hands in prayer with Providence candidate-associates during Mass in the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Candidate-associates and their companions spend time getting to know one another in Reilly auditorium, Owens Hall during their orientation. A candidate views the displays in the shrine of Saint Mother Theodore...
Pictorial book honoring the Sisters of Providence to be issued later this year!
...of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin (Oct. 3), The Saint Mother Theodore Guerin FEST (Oct. 16-18) and Foundation Day (Oct. 22). About the Sisters of Providence The Sisters of Providence, a congregation of 214 women religious, with 300 Providence Associates, collaborate with others to create a more just and hope-filled world through prayer, education, service and advocacy. The Sisters of Providence have their motherhouse at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, located just northwest of downtown Terre Haute, Ind., which is now listed in the...
Transformative view of the afterlife
On January 29, 1856, Mother Theodore Guerin’s good friend Sister St. Francis Xavier Le Fer de la Motte was near death. She experienced a vision of heaven which brought peace and comfort in her final moments. She shared her experience with Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, who later included it in her diary. “Our Lord called me by my name,” Sister St. Francis said, “and in opening my eyes I found myself in heaven. Oh, how beautiful it is, Mother! How...
Touched by the Woods for a lifetime
Mary, Guerin and Mike Cassell at the Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Dinner in O’Shaughnessy Dining Hall in June 2023 It was June 1984 the first time I was “touched by the Woods.” As I drove through the main gates for the first time onto The Avenue, it was definitely a “wow” experience. I knew Saint Mary-of-the-Woods was a special place. I quickly began to see why my Sister of Providence professor at Lewis University would talk about the beauty of...
Feast Day of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
...of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, the eighth American Saint and foundress of the Sisters of Providence. Celebrate the Feast Day of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin by joining the Congregation and Providence Associates for a special Mass. The liturgy will take place in the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, located about 10 minutes northeast of downtown Terre Haute. Saint Mother Theodore Guerin was canonized by Pope Benedict XVI on Oct. 15, 2006. Watch online or join us in-person....
A history of The Saint Anne Procession
The Saint Anne Procession from 1840. In 1843, Saint Mother Theodore experienced a life-changing moment. On the way back to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods from France, the ship carrying Saint Mother Theodore nearly overturned. However, the ship arrived safely. Still, following this, Saint Mother Theodore promised the Sisters of Providence would honor Saint Anne – the patron saint of sailors – into the future. And they have. After returning to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Saint Mother Theodore had a small log chapel built in...
Reflections for Back to School Mass
Sister Dawn speaks during Mass with the Sisters of Providence and students from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College on Friday, August 18. Photo courtesy of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. (Note: Sister Dawn Tomaszewski offered a reflection from Mass on Friday, August 18, for Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College students. Here is the reflection in full) On behalf of all Sisters of Providence, I add our welcome to that of Dr. King’s. As the sponsors of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, we Sisters of Providence are more than...
Sister Catherine Celine Brocksmith: ‘Innate wisdom and good-natured prudence’
An undated photo of Sister Catherine Celine Brocksmith (right) and Mother Mary Pius Regnier. Recently, I received emails from two avid Throwback Thursday readers. One came from Judy Copeland, who asked us to look up information on two different sisters, and the other came from White Violet Center for Eco-Justice intern and Providence Associate Ezra Meadors regarding another sister. Judy, just so you know, I plan to look up your information as soon as possible. But today’s Throwback Thursday will...
Sister Rosemary Nudd honored with Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Award
...Mary, was the recipient of the 2024 Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Award during the annual Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Reunion. Sister Rosemary Nudd (center) receiving the Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Award during the 2024 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Reunion banquet with (left) Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College interim president Brennan J. Randolph and (right) Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Alumni President Lynn O’Linski. Photo courtesy of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. The award is given to someone in recognition of the “value-based educational legacy of Saint Mother Theodore...