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Strength from being ordinary this Foundation Day
Saint Mother Theodore Guerin and her companions first arrived at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods on this day in 1840. Saint Mother Theodore Guerin and her five sister companions arrived at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, on this day in 1840. We Sisters of Providence, Providence Associates and the community at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College all celebrate this day as our Foundation Day. As I write this it is dark and dreary outside. The dampness enters into one’s bones. But I have a warm house and...
April 21, 2026: A Day of Prayer, Fasting and Advocacy
April 21 All day Free In solidarity with the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) recent initiative, the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, and the Providence Community will take part in a day of prayer, fasting and advocacy together so that our hearts may be softened while our resolve to extend love and light to all is re-energized. Journey with us on Tuesday, April 21: Providence People mark this day to pray, to fast, and to advocate for...
Foundation Day 2014 reflection
Sister Denise in the Church of the Immaculate Conception giving her reflection. Welcome to each and every one here! Happy, happy Foundation Day! One hundred and seventy-four years ago today, Father Buteux began our history at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods by saying: “Come down, Sisters, we have arrived.” Who was it who had arrived? Five women from France: Mother Theodore Guerin, who at the age of 42 was the superior and senior citizen of the group; Sister St. Vincent Ferrer Gagé, 40...
A Reflection for Foundation Day
Note: The following poem – a reflection on Foundation Day, which is Saturday, Oct. 22 – was written by Sister Ann Trinita McCahill (RIP) in 1991. Seized by the silence of shadows This October 22 Day, I ask Is this place and time God’s shadow, mine, or An Indiana fork into The Woods which “Made all the difference” Between Ruille, Her Way, God’s Way. We still travel through Different Doorways Different scenes But in the heart Of things stand...
Celebrations, decisions, being community and the future: SP General Chapter 2021
...commitment as a Providence Associate. From left Sisters Mary Moloney, Marianne Ridgell, Dina Bato, Corbin Hannah, Pat Mahoney, Ezra and Sister Kathleen Desautels From left, Sisters Mary Montgomery, Betty Smigla, Martha Wessel and Therese Whitsett Providence Associates chat at their table on Thursday Sister Martha Rojo at prayer Sister and associate musicians during the Foundation Day Mass. General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski speaks at the Foundation Day Mass Sisters play guitar at Mass Carrying up the altar cloth at the...
Against All Odds: Focus on Sister Eugene Marie Howard, SP
The book, “Against All Odds: Sisters of Providence Mission to the Chinese,” came out in 1990. That year was the celebration of the 150th anniversary of the foundation of the Sisters of Providence in Indiana and the 70th anniversary of the foundation of the mission in China. I had been on mission in Taiwan for three years from 1983-1986, and would be returning in the fall of 1990 to resume teaching after four years of study for my doctorate. Needless...
Musings on National Women’s Day
...platforms. Henceforth the United States focused on International Women’s Day which is observed on March 8 as its principal mechanism for calling attention to women and their changing needs. However the United States has never moved to declare March 8 or any other date as a national holiday as some other countries have done. Still Recognized August 9 is still recognized as National Women’s Day in some counties of the world, particularly in South Africa. South Africa has had a long...
Sister Margaret Heese (formerly Sister Margaret Bernard)
...look to you to keep us on the path Providence chose for you and for us. We count on you to double our joy and to divide our trouble sin half. We continue to rejoice that we knew your name. Margaret Florine Heese, faithful follower of Jesus. Funeral services for Sister Margaret took place on Wednesday, July 26, and Thursday, July 27, at the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. A Wake took place from 2:30-4:30 p.m.,...
Senior jubilarians – 80 years and counting
...that your lively and continuing participation in that process is my hope for and expectation of you. Why would I expect anything else of you jubilarians who have – for 60, 70, 75 and 80 years – been enthusiastically and effectively involved in the life and mission of our Congregation? Thank you, sisters! We do indeed celebrate you today. And we look forward to shaping our future with you in the days ahead. Happy Jubilee! Sister Denise Wilkinson General Superior...
Foundation Day gems from the past
...build in honor of our Good Mother. Today, fifteen years ago, she conducted us to our Woods and has had care of us – protected us. And then there are these entries from Mother Mary Cecilia Bailly’s diary: 1862 – Wednesday. I go to town for several reasons, one of them to pay Mr. Chess for the piano. 1864 – Eliza B. Cotter (postulant) arrives. 1867 – Tuesday. I go to town to consult with Judge Key about some law...
A Gracious Ceremony: New Building for Miracle Home
...years. Begun as a daycare, home care services office and community-based services for the elderly. Through the efforts of Sister Rose, director since 2013, it now provides critical services for the elderly and those with disabilities and dementia. Miracle Home’s services include daycare, home care, respite care, Meals on Wheels, case management, services for caregivers and transportation services. These services aid more than 800 individuals and families each year. With their continued growth and expansion of services, lack of space...
Sister Elizabeth Meyer (formerly Sister Joseph Aloyse)
Knowing the Gospel reading for today and Sister Elizabeth Meyer’s life, I thought to myself, “Yes, Elizabeth was ‘a lilies and flowers of the field, and birds of the air,’ kind of person.” Her life was simple, her faith was simple, she seemingly lived a day at a time, without a lot of worry about her life or the future, said Sister Ann Casper in her commentary for Sister Elizabeth Meyer, formerly Sister Joseph Aloyse, who passed away on Wednesday,...