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First chapel visited by Saint Mother Theodore Guerin on her arrival at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods to be re-created
...in 1840, and offer a unique way to reflect, pray or simply enjoy our beautiful grounds,” she added. “We also could not have done this without the guidance and support of our great friends at the Terre Haute Convention and Visitors Bureau. They have been so wonderful in helping us develop this project. We have had visitors from all 50 states and from dozens of foreign nations. This cabin will be of historical benefit to all of Vigo County. It...
Historic mural of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin unveiled
...15, 2006, in Rome by Pope Benedict XVI. She came to the United States in 1840 to establish the Sisters of Providence. The five-foot-by-ten-foot mural was created by well-known Terre Haute artist Bill Wolfe, who was assisted by Terre Haute artist Becky Gropp-Hochhalter. The frame for the mural was made by Keith Ruble of the Vigo County Park and Recreation Department. About half of the lumber used for the frame came from the same walnut stock that was used for...
Sister Mary Ryan
...the comment section below. Sister Mary Ryan Complete Ministry In Indiana: Teacher, Holy Cross Central School, Indianapolis (1989-90); Congregation Archivist, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2005-15); Volunteer, St. Patrick School Library, Terre Haute (2016-18); Receptionist, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2016-20); Volunteer, West Vigo School Library, West Terre Haute (2017-18); Volunteer, Vigo County Public Library, Terre Haute (2018-20); Residential Services, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2018-20). In Illinois: Teacher, Holy Family School, Joliet (1991-93); Teacher, St. Dennis School, Lockport (1993-96). In Massachusetts: Children’s Librarian, Beverly Public Library, Beverly (1998-2005)....
Fathers speak out against death penalty
Paul Stevens' daughter Cindy was murdered in Evansville, Ind., in 1969. Note: This story was originally published in 2001 prior to the federal execution of Timothy McVeigh at the U. S. Penitentiary in Terre Haute, Ind. How can anyone understand the tremendous pain parents must feel when a child is taken from them by the hands of a murderer? The grief, the last words that were shared, the anger, the memories, the inevitable question of “why” wrestle with delicate, frayed...
Sister Margaret Nau (formerly Sister Jude Ann)
...of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Margaret Nau (formerly Sister Jude Ann) Complete Ministry In Indiana: Teacher, Sacred Heart, Terre Haute (1966-67); Teacher, Terre Haute Schulte High School, Terre Haute (1967-69); Teacher, Our Lady of Providence High School, Clarksville (1969-78); Residential Service/Providence Spirituality & Conference Center volunteer, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2014-17); Residential and Congregation Service, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2017); Prayer, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2017-20). In North Dakota: Pastoral Minister, Catholic Indian Mission, Fort Yates (1978-86). In Kentucky: Pastoral Associate, Christ the Health Parish, Edmonton (1987);...
Sister Alice Clare Kuper
...Clare Kuper, who died Sept. 30. One of three children born to Alois and Laura (Lubbenhusen) Kuper, Mary Alice was born April 9, 1919, in Terre Haute, Ind. She attended grade school at St. Benedict, Terre Haute, and graduated from Providence Juniorate, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind. She entered the Congregation Jan. 11, 1936, and professed first and perpetual vows Aug. 15, 1938, and 1944, respectively. Sister Alice Clare earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. Sister Alice Clare...
Sister Mary Ann Stewart
...think they were actually there in 1816 (the year Terre Haute was platted). They were not Catholic. My grandmother, when she married my grandfather, was German Catholic and she pretty much single-handedly converted the Stewart side of the family. My mother’s father came from England when he was a young boy and I think they were probably Anglican. They ended up being Catholic,” Sister Mary Ann said. The Stewart family resided in Sacred Heart Parish, the northern-most parish in Terre...
Sister Marie McCarthy awarded first-ever Guerin Outreach Ministries Leadership and Advocacy Award
...Terre Haute, Ind., Sister Carol Nolan, SP of Coachella, Calif., Sue B. Heck of West Terre Haute, Annette Maggio of Park Ridge, Ill., Elizabeth Ramirez of Indio, Calif. and Sister Mary Beth Klingel, SP of Saint Mary-of the Woods, Ind.. Sister Mary Beth Klingel, the newest member of the board, is excited for the chance to contribute. “I believe each of the three ministries within Guerin Outreach Ministries is breaking boundaries and creating hope, continuing the work of Saint Mother...
Welcoming our 2021 WVC Summer Interns!
...I am interested in pursuing. “Last summer, I was a Shelter Projects intern at Farm Sanctuary, a nonprofit animal protection organization. In this role, I was responsible for caring for the daily needs of animals, chickens, sheep and cows, and cleaning and maintenance needs.” Anna Dubois Anna, a native of Terre Haute, is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in public affairs at Indiana University majoring in environmental management. Anna Dubois “I distinctly remember petting the gentle alpacas and walking through the...
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
...donation of logs from a cabin in southern Indiana owned by David and Faye Masterson of Owensville. Some of those logs date back to the middle 1800s. Keith Ruble, superintendent of the Vigo County Parks Department, retired Vigo County Extension Agent Max Miller, and local contractor Earl Rodgers oversaw the project and inmates from the U.S. Federal Penitentiary in Terre Haute did much of the work. Sisters of Providence staff members also were instrumental in preparing the grounds, providing supplies,...
Sister Mary Montgomery
Download All Things Possible – Sister Mary Montgomery Current ministry: Director, Terre Haute Deanery Pastoral Center Years in the Congregation: 45 Contact Sister Mary at: mmontgom@spsmw.org 812-535-2582 Q. What do you like best about Saint Mary-of-the-Woods? A. The campus. The spirit. The sisters. Gosh, it’s hard to pick just one thing. The sisters! Q. When I am not officially at work or involved in ministry, you are most likely to see me … A. Walking, or with friends, volunteering. Q....
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods: a place of welcome
...of heart.” ~ Jeanne Stanbaugh Terre Haute “The beauty, the simplicity and the warmth of the many faces that call the Woods home will bring you back! It’s a special place where I step on the grounds and feel an overall sense of peace and tranquility. There’s a strong connection.” ~ Susan Dinkel Terre Haute Saint Ann Shell Chapel at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Saint Mary’s feels welcoming to me because it feels like home. I spent some of my most formative...