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April 21, 2026: A Day of Prayer, Fasting and Advocacy
...made in your image, are being treated as throw- aways. The rich are living in luxury while the poor lack the most basic necessities. For too long we have been blatantly unresponsive to planet Earth’s long history of physical abuse. Despite our sense of despair and hopelessness, Holy One, You still call us to be your Providence, to be Your voice for justice in our daily words and actions, to plant seeds of hope, however small and insignificant they may...
Farm internship details & benefits
...and feeding of our alpacas and chickens. You’ll learn how to gather and process eggs. Want to know even more? Open each section to see the nitty-gritty of White Violet Center’s operations. Growing food WVC grows a variety of crops throughout the year that include vegetables, fruits, berries, herbs and flowers. As an intern you’ll learn what it takes to run a small USDA-certified-organic farm. planning, planting, nurturing and harvesting prepping for and selling at the local farmers market assisting...
Lunch and Learn: Native and Invasives of Indiana Woods
...Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, and in the wooded areas near the center. Begin the day with a lunch prepared by Chef Ann Testa featuring seasonal produce found from the gardens of White Violet Center followed by a guided hike with forester Stuart Haney, who will identify the native trees and plants that have been around since Saint Mother Theodore Guerin walked these Woods. In addition, Haney will identify the invasive plants the Sisters of Providence have been working to eliminate. Make...
Sisters invite public to Earth Day Festival
...nature shows, earth-related craft activities for children, spinning, weaving and felting demonstrations and, of course, visits from the alpacas. Enjoy Moonglade Animal Adventures as well as Mark Booth’s program “Take Flight: Wildllife Education” and more. A DJ will be on hand as well as planned hayrides, nature trail hikes and alpaca yoga. Many exhibits, tours of the organic gardens and a face painting station will also be offered. Plan to stop by the White Violet Center Farm Store, where you can...
Vendors
...Mary-of-the-Woods Catering Catering and bar service is offered through Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Catering. Whether you’re ordering lunch for a meeting, planning a reception for 200, or arranging a five-course dinner for visiting VIPs, they offer a complete range of services to ensure your event is a complete success. Their experienced staff can execute your vision with unparalleled service and taste. Other vendors The following is a non-exhaustive, non-exclusive listing of vendors that events have utilized in the past. Outdoor chair rental...
Our Earth Day Festival Origins
...are bringing their own children. We are always delighted to add more vendors and fun activities for the whole family. Our Earth Day is great for kids and adults alike, giving both an opportunity to come together to celebrate all the amazing things our planet does for us and to educate on what we can do if we take action together to build a stronger, healthier future for our planet. Forming connections and good memories with nature, and your community,...
WVC to host Lunch and Learn workshop
...Center Chef Ann Testa, which will feature seasonal produce from the gardens of White Violet Center, followed by a guided hike with forester Stuart Haney, who will help you identify the native trees and plants that have been around since Saint Mother Theodore Guerin walked the Woods. In addition, Haney will identify the invasive plants the Sisters of Providence are working to eliminate. Cost to attend the workshop is $40 and the registration deadline is May 4. For more information...
Can you help Bella and the alpacas travel more safely?
...I tell you some good news? The people who care for us at the Farm have a plan to help us be more comfortable when we travel! It will also allow us to see friends at more events. They just need your help to make it happen! Our friends plan to purchase a livestock trailer. This will allow us all to travel more safely and more comfortably and more often. Yay! Can you help? Our friends say they need to...
Frequently Asked Questions
Our event spaces are easy to get to, handicapped accessible, and have plenty of parking. We can’t wait to welcome you to our beautiful grounds for your event. Here are some questions that frequently arise while planning a wedding or other gathering. Where are you located? Saint Mary-of-the-Woods is just a short distance from downtown Terre Haute, Indiana—about an eight-minute drive from the Vigo County Courthouse. We are convenient to I-70 and just a few miles from the eastern Illinois...
Providential Connections: Sisters Abroad
...a U.S.-based group that fosters leadership skills among women religious, and whose emphasis has been on developing those skills in women religious under the age of 65. The gathering in Rome, which Sister Jessica helped plan, included nearly 200 sisters from six continents, some of whom met in Rome in person and others who joined by Zoom. Over the course of five days, the group met to connect, lament, hope and lead religious life into the future. In December, Sister...
Helen Vinton
...grants for the benefit of low income families in the southern United States. Sister Helen Vinton (formerly Sister Helen Jean) Complete Ministry In Illinois: Teacher, St. Mary Carmelite School, Joliet (1956-58). In Indiana: Teacher, St. Mary School, Richmond (1958-64); Teacher, Ladywood High School, Indianapolis (1964-75). In Iowa: Publications and writing policy research, National Catholic Rural Life Conference, Des Moines (1975-80). In Louisiana: Director of Plantation Initiative Program, Southern Mutual Help Association, Jeanerette (1980-81); Coordinator of Planned Initiative in Rural Development...
Sister Sharon Richards
...to people’s lives. – Sister Sharon Q. Please complete this sentence. Sister Sharon is … A. I’m a happy person, very happy in my vocation. It’s a wonderful life. Sister Sharon is a very grateful person to God, my community and my family, of course. In the jail I never look at what a man has been accused of doing. I don’t want to put labels on them. I just look at each one and say we are all human...