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Sisters of Providence welcome new postulant
...retreat,” she said. “The interaction and joyful spirit inspired me. It attracted me to this community. I wanted to be a part of it.” During her discernment journey, Leslie also looked at another congregation, but the spirit of the Woods continued to tug at her heart. Then, COVID-19 changed everything. Sister Editha Ben offers Leslie a big air hug after the ceremony Despite less one-on-one interaction with any Sister of Providence, Leslie said she remained in contact with Sister Editha....
Linden Leaf Gifts: Not just a store!
...gifted in arts and crafts. The sisters lovingly make and share their creations as a contribution to this ministry. Products made at our White Violet Center for Eco-Justice are also carried at Linden Leaf Gifts. You can find unique pieces made by local artisans from locally sourced materials. Linden Leaf Gifts also carries fair trade merchandise which is made by artisans in developing countries who are trying to earn a living wage. Ryan Sheehy, store manager, tells a story about...
23 candidates start the journey to becoming Providence Associates
On Saturday, Nov. 11, 23 Providence Associate candidates and their companions gathered both in person and virtually at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods for an orientation to the year-long journey to becoming a Providence Associate. Over the coming year the candidates and their Sisters of Providence or Providence Associate companions will reflect on spiritual topics and share together. Those who discern this relationship is indeed for them will make their first commitments as Providence Associates in October of 2024. Enjoy these photos from...
Foley Hall: A Portrait
Foley Hall: A Portrait was published by the Communication Arts Department of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in 1989. Foley Hall — the name conjures up many memories for graduates of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and for countless Sisters of Providence. Foley Hall was known throughout its long history by several names including Saint Mary’s Academic Institute and the Academy. The cornerstone of this structure was laid Aug. 15, 1860, with the quote, “Wisdom hath built herself a house,” etched onto the stone....
The call to be resurrected: What if we made a shield of love?
...of mind and heart. The connection I felt with those around me reminded me that we truly are all in this together, and what we do together can make a difference — even in Ukraine. Expressions of Love I left that gathering grateful for the comfort I felt because my next stop was a funeral service. The husband of a woman I have known as a student, colleague and friend had died rather suddenly of heart complications. Relatively speaking he...
Evolution of Wisdom Thought
June 22, 2024 at 9:30 am – 11:30 am EDT Community Room, Providence Hall 1 Sisters of Providence Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN 47876 United States View Location Website Sisters of Providence Dr. Arthur Feinsod $25 Wisdom thought has, in some ways, evolved since “The Epic of Gilgamesh,” the oldest extant literary work, in other ways, it has remained similar or even the same, through to the 20th century. Each society — and the religions it has fostered — has produced its...
Truly a masterpiece
...not the work of those we love best, and after the lapse of some years it became necessary to replace the log chapel by one more substantial. On the same site, and of exactly the same dimensions, a stone structure was erected. This is unique of its kind, and is one of the special attractions connected with St. Mary’s. The inside is literally lined with shells from the Wabash, arranged in effective and artistic designs: the altar, the candlesticks, the...
Sisters of Providence dedicate Havlik Center
...4 p.m. Currently, the center includes many scheduled activities, such as chair yoga, drumming and art experiences. Spontaneous, drop-in visits are also encouraged. An interactive computer system, the iN2L (It’s Never Too Late) is a main feature of the room. “It’s a multifaceted system designed for seniors,” said Katie Harich, MA, CPC, who serves as the Congregation’s Well-Being coordinator. “With its thousands of applications and programs on every topic imaginable, the computer system has something for everyone. It’s easy-to-operate, touch-screen...
Sister Louise Schroeder (formerly Sister Edward Louise)
...a Sister of Providence.” One of these sisters was Sister Bernard Therese, a happy, caring, prayerful woman who put the desire to become a Sister of Providence in Marky’s heart. Many years later, at the 75th anniversary of her entrance into the community, Sister Louise said, “Through my grade school and high school years, I admired the patience, kindness, and loving care of the sisters – never dreamed of the vocation for me! Until I read or heard, ‘Do not...
A shared Reflection for Foundation Day
(Note: The following is a four-part reflection offered on Foundation Day, which took place on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016): Part 1 – General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski Happy Foundation Day! General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski How good it is for all of us to gather wherever we are to remember what happened here 176 years ago today. Robert Bellah, in his book “Habits of the Heart,” reminds us that any real community is a community that does not forget its...
The legacy of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
...legacy of trust in God’s loving Providence. This gift, or charism, was so strong in Mother Theodore that more than 160 years after she set foot on these grounds to establish this religious Congregation, women are still drawn to embody this legacy of Providence by giving themselves to God and to God’s people in works of love, mercy and justice. That is the rather intellectual approach to understanding our legacy from Mother Theodore. To get to the heart of the...
Neighbors and nonviolence: a call to reflection
...your own thoughts and feelings that separate you from others might lead to a more non-violent heart. How might you learn to pause and think before you act on your feelings of superiority or disdain? From the ending of the Litany of Non-violence: “God of love, mercy and justice, acknowledging our complicity in those attitudes, actions and words which perpetuate violence, we beg the grace of a non-violent heart. Amen.” (Originally published in the Winter 2015 issue of HOPE magazine.)...