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...writings of Mother Theodore. (The Positio, which means statement, is a documented account of a holy person such as Mother Theodore. There are two statements related to Mother Theodore’s Cause — Positio Super Virtutibus (Statement on Heroic Virtues) and Positio Super Miraculo (Statement on the Miracle). May 12, 1988 Vatican historical consultants vote unanimously to approve the Positio. The approval affirms that the information in the Positio is sufficient to judge the sanctity of Mother Theodore. Feb. 15, 1992 Vatican theologians approve...

To be officially declared a saint in the Roman Catholic Church, two miracles attributed to the intercession of the person being studied must be proven to have been real. The stories here recount the two “proven” miracles that led to the canonization of Saint Mother Theodore. Sister of Providence Mary Theodosia Mug, 1860-1943. The first miracle: the healing of Sister Mary Theodosia Mug The story about Sister Mary Theodosia Mug is powerful. She was born Helen Mug in Attica, Ind....

...about how to become a GEM member today. Gifts of Stock and Securities Please consider a gift of stocks, mutual funds or marketable securities in support of the mission and ministries of Sisters of Providence. We encourage you to discuss your stock gift transaction with your financial professional. The easiest way to make a gift of stock is through electronic transfer. It’s also the most secure and expedient way of ensuring your gift is delivered to the Sisters of Providence....

...Handel) Suran Class of 1962 Sandra Suran (Marywood, 1962) is living in Oregon, in a suburban neighborhood of Portland. I graduated from the University of Portland in 1968 with a degree in Business Administration, Majoring in Accounting. I started a CPA firm (because the big, international firms “didn’t hire women”) and became the first woman to Chair the Oregon State Board of Accounting and then the first woman to Chair the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA). I...

Maité Rodriguez-Mora Hometown — San Juan, Puerto Rico Entrance date and age at time — September 14, 2024, Feast of Exaltation of the Holy Cross. Education and work prior to entering — Before entering, I served as the Office Manager of the Abbey Guest Center at Conception Abbey in Conception, Missouri (Benedictine Monastery), Catechist for Evangelization and Bible Group at Our Lady of the Americas Parish at Des Moines, Iowa, as a volunteer. Education/ministries since joining — During my postulant...

...First Mass By the ravine near Providence Hall you can see the site of the first Mass offered at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods by Bishop Bruté, first bishop of Vincennes, January 6, 1837. First Providence Convent This spot marks the first convent which was first the home of Sarah and Joseph Thralls who generously shared their home for more than a month with 10 members of the Thralls family, Mother Theodore and her five French companions and four American postulants. The home...

...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...
...receive the photo of Foley Park Paver you ordered once it is installed. Location The pavers will be laid on the walkway to the east first (nearest the Church of the Immaculate Conception) in Foley Park south of Providence Spirituality & Conference Center. Ordering Please use the form below or call Mission Advancement at 812-535-2800 or email FoleyParkPavers@spsmw.org to order Foley Park pavers or for more information. Get in touch Use the form here to email our Development Team, or...

...interred at the Woods? Those with a strong connection to the Sisters of Providence Congregation will be considered, such as Providence Associates, family members of sisters, former members of the Congregation, members of St. Mary’s Village Church, alumnae/i of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and of other schools where Sisters of Providence taught, our partners in mission (e.g., co-workers, volunteers) and persons in need. Spouses may also be interred. The General Council and/or their delegated representatives will make the final decision. Where...

...stove, two coffee makers, toaster, microwave, dishwasher, kitchenware, utensils, pots, pans, coffee, tea, condiments WIFI access Laundry room with two washers, two dryers, irons and ironing board Additional storage closets located at the west end of the building 10 parking spaces directly adjacent, east side of building Great location Woodhaven Retreat Center and Guest House is within short walking distance of many locations at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Providence Spirituality & Conference Center Linden Leaf Gift Shop O’Shaughnessy Hall Foley Conference Room...

...Kathleen Desautels, in the pink, stands on the front courthouse steps on the first day of her trial after being arrested for peacefully protesting at the School of Americas march in Fort Benning, Georgia Working for peace and social justice Social justice has always been very important to the sisters. In the years following the Vietnam War, they are able to focus their ministry. Sisters participate in anti-war work, prison ministry, and anti-racism efforts. In 1974 the sisters help start...