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Sister Ann Casper: holding nothing back in her service
...knew that leaving one position simply meant she would soon be doing something new. But what would that be? Community cemetery minister Sister Ann Casper, at right, continues to minister to others, today as the new Providence Community Cemetery minister. Here she puts in place the nameplate for the first person interred there. An opening as coordinator of Providence Community Cemetery was announced. However, timing seemed to be a problem and Sister Ann presumed the position would be filled long...
Steps to sainthood
...Mug publishes a biography of Mother Theodore. During this time, there were growing reports of special favors granted to the intercession of Mother Theodore. Dec. 3, 1907 The remains of Mother Theodore Guerin are transferred from the Sisters of Providence Cemetery to the crypt in the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. Oct. 30, 1908 The miracle healing of Sister of Providence Mary Theodosia Mug occurs after she prays at Mother Theodore’s tomb for the improved health...
Quick facts about Saint Mother Theodore Guerin (Saint Theodora)
...Providence and several additions to the Academy, both at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. A Celtic cross stands as a memorial to Saint Mother Theodore Guerin. Etched in the base are the words: “I sleep, but my heart watches over this house which I have built.” Date of death: May 14, 1856 Place of burial: The Shrine of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. (A Celtic cross of stone memorializes Saint Mother Theodore’s former burial site in the Sisters of Providence Cemetery...
Guerin High School, River Grove, Illinois
...Boulder Hill Pass, Oswego, IL with Rev. Fr. Michael Furlan officiating. Interment will follow at Risen Lord Cemetery in Oswego, IL. Friends may visit from 1:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at Nelson Funeral Home, 1617 North Bridge Street, Yorkville, IL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dominican Literacy Center in Aurora, IL where Susan passionately volunteered in recent years Susan Marie Guglielmi Obituary (March 2025) Mary Ann Evans Class of 1970 Mary...
Let’s get Mother Theodore on the National Liturgical Calendar!
...St. Mary’s Church in Ireland, Indiana, Statues honoring her legacy, including the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C.; All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines, Illinois; Immaculate Conception Church in Mattoon, Illinois; Guerin Catholic High School in Noblesville, Indiana; and the Motherhouse of the Sisters of Providence in Ruillé, France, Schools and organizations. Institutions that prominently display her image or embrace her well-known teaching philosophy of “Love the children first; then teach them.” Do you...
Ready When Called: Walking with God
...It’s more natural for me to just quiet everything down.” Both sisters find comfort in recalling all who have faced this unknown. They feel accompanied by family, friends, and “especially the 2,300-plus Sisters of Providence,” Sister Rosemary quickly calculates from the cemetery records. Each sister has been intentional about sharing her reality with others. The responses have varied from crying, offers of prayer, silent touch or hugs. Both sisters were relieved to discover that their family and friends support their decision...
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...
Group provides helping hands
...After discussing such a project with Sister Rose Ann Eaton, associate director of Facilities Management, the task was given the go-ahead for work in the cemetery. So these Women in Providence, who are former Sisters of Providence, showed up at the woods in April and turned Claudette’s thought into reality. Sister Becky said she and the volunteers, and even two of the volunteers’ husbands, cut, trimmed and weeded their way through the cemetery from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. April...
New statue of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin with children dedicated
This is an up-close image of the statue created by Providence Associate Teresa Clark. All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines, Ill., commissioned a statue from Providence Associate Teresa Clark, who is also the artist of the official Saint Mother Theodore Guerin statue recently installed at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. (A really beautiful miniature version of the official statue is available through the Linden Leaf Gifts.) The All Saints Cemetery statue features Saint Mother Theodore with two young girls and one of my...
Sculptures, picnics, Sisters of Providence and Providence Associates
From left, Providence Associates Sheila Donis, Teresa Clark and Peggy Balensuela stand in front of Teresa’s sculpture of Pope John Paul II at Resurrection Cemetery in Chicago. Twelve Sisters of Providence and Providence Associates traveled from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods to Chicago on Memorial Day weekend with a fun picnic on the way. We wanted to support our friend and Providence Associate, Teresa Clark. Teresa is an amazing sculptor. Her most recent work was dedicated at Resurrection Cemetery in Chicago on May...
Blessing the new columbarium at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
“It just seemed ‘right,’” said Sister Ann Casper, Providence Community Cemetery minister, about the decision to create Providence Community Cemetery at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. On Nov. 9, 2019, the new columbarium was blessed and the first cremains interred. Providence Associate Heather Tetzlaff Smith was the first person interred in the new columbarium. Sisters of Providence, Providence Associates and members of Heather’s family gathered for the blessing and interment. It was Heather’s mother’s request that her daughter’s cremains be interred at the...
Beautifying the Woods
From Sister Mary Morley’s point of view, her latest ministry was about two things. One, she desired to have something to do after moving back to the Woods. Two, she wanted to help spruce up the grounds. So, she and some other Sisters of Providence, along with a Providence Associate, sprang forth to beautify the area. The Sacred Heart Shrine near the Congregation Cemetery. “The whole plan was to refurbish the areas around the Sacred Heart Shrine, the cross area...