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Authors to sign books during shrine opening
...shop will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. 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 National Register of Historic Places. Saint Mother Theodore Guerin founded...
Stephanie Salter: “When you’re drawn, you’re drawn”
This Rooted for Tomorrow story was contributed by Stephanie Salter for the 175th anniversary of the Sisters of Providence arriving in Indiana. Drawn. That is the word that keeps coming back when I think of my relationship with the Sisters of Providence and Mother Theodore. I am continually drawn to them. It’s more than an answered call, it’s a magnetic pull, sometimes subtle, just as often compelling. Although I grew up a 10-minute drive from The Woods, I did not...
Welcome Providence Associate candidates of 2014
...the orientation Mass. Break time! Both Sister of Providence Ellen Cunningham and Candidate Cathleen Flynn check in on their phones during a break time at orientation. Candidate associates stand for a blessing in the Church of the Immaculate Conception during their orientation. Candidate Heather Smith of South Bend, Indiana, the “self-proclaimed president of the Saint Mother Theodore Guerin fan club” shows off her fingernails attesting to her claim. Candidates join for prayer in the chapel room of the new shrine...
Saint Mother Theodore’s welcome: a foundation day reflection
...priest from Canada, Father William Chartier, who happened to be on his way to Vincennes. He decided to accompany them. Like Blanche Du Bois in A Streetcar Named Desire, they had had to depend on the kindness of strangers—strangers who very quickly became friends.* Diorama at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, depicting Mother Theodore leading her mission band through the dense woods to pray in the log cabin chapel. And then there were the Thralls, immortalized forever after as “Uncle Joe and...
Providence Associate first commitment 2014
20 women and men made first commitments as Providence Associates of the Sisters of Providence in a ceremony Nov. 8, 2014, in the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. Two other women made their first commitment Oct. 21. See photos from the ceremonies here. Director and Assistant Director of Providence Associates Sister Diane Mason and Debbie Dillow bless the Providence Associates pins during the Oct. 21 ceremony for the Texas associates. New Providence Associates Diana M. Garza...
22 New Providence Associates
...Sarah Wilson, Susan McDowell and General Officer for the Sisters of Providence Sister Dawn Tomaszewski. Twenty-two women and men recently made their first commitments as Providence Associates with the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. That brings the total number of Providence Associates in the United States and Taiwan to more than 200. By numbers alone, that is exciting. This new way of being in relationship with the Sisters of Providence began in 2007. It continues to grow into itself...
Providence Associate commitment liturgy reflection
...and all Sisters of Providence. For me, in the really very simple act of a Providence Associate giving a Sister of Providence’s eulogy, we completed and strengthened the ties, the links of a circle called unity with all who share the charism of Providence. “Here’s the thing, hon.” Like most mysteries, like most authentic relationships, it’s not easy to describe or explain how deep and strong is the connection between, among those who share the charism of Providence. As you...
Mike Eck, West Chester, OH: “This changed my life”
...smiling Sister welcomed me and invited me to look around. The Sister asked my name — “Mike Eck from Ohio” — and she reflected on knowing someone with the same last name. I departed down the hall, past a book store, a museum area and room, a stairwell up to a chapel and then into the Church of the Immaculate Conception. It was mid morning and I sat to view the stunning and moving setting. Another Sister was preparing the...
Providence Associates recommitments 2014
...Margaret Mary Leusch, wife of Providence Associate David Rudolph, who was renewing his commitment, pose for a photo during the gathering in southern California. Jude Magers, center, makes her recommitment in Indianapolis surrounded by from left, Sister Cathy Campbell, Philip Brady, Marilyn Webb and Millie Brady. Providence Associate Rachel Ambrose before renewing her commitment poses with Sister Mary Jo Piccione. Providence Associates Linda Dubois, Pat Bowen and Bill Hughes renew their commitments in October at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Owens Hall Chapel....
Providence prayers for the journey of Advent
...love into the universe. It challenges us to stay awake to Providence in our midst and to witness to this relationship. To keep this prayerful time many people make an Advent wreath, a circle of evergreens with four candles: three purple for royalty and reconciliation, one rose for rejoicing, and some add a white one for Christmas. To mark the first week of Advent we light one purple candle; the second week the first purple candle plus a second purple...
Cards and Christmas carols
...to my room, but I continued to hear shrieks of joy coming from the card room. Another added diversion As I have mentioned, Sister Chamila teaches at the public school next door. Though most of the students are Buddhist, the school honors all traditions and so there was a Christmas play on Dec 3. She asked if I would teach a group an English carol and I heartily agreed. She chose something I didn’t know well — “Long time ago...
French foundress now has “southwestern” look
...good 20 minutes just to unpack it! But the time and effort were well worth it! We stood in awe of what the closely sealed parcel revealed. And the icon had arrived in time for our October 22 Foundation Day festivities which opened our 175th anniversary year. The image became an instant favorite for some sisters and staff members. The brightness of color, Mother Theodore’s beautiful countenance and penetrating eyes readily take the viewer in. The inclusion of familiar symbols...