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Internships
Do you like to dig in the dirt? Do you dream of befriending an alpaca? If you or someone you know answered yes to these questions, then a farm internship at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice might be the place for you. As an intern you’ll get to work with the amazing people on our team as well as other interns from all over the country, in a hands-on learning environment on our certified organic farm. You’ll also be able...
White Violet Center for Eco-Justice
Teaching, caring, inspiring for all creation. A ministry of the Sisters of Providence, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana was established in 1996. Here you’ll find a herd of alpacas, a flock of laying chickens, a 5-acre USDA certified organic garden, orchards, bee hives, a Farm Store, nature trail and internship opportunities....
Rosemary Borntrager
...for Teacher Personnel from 1980 to 1993, and also as Diocesan Personnel Director. She also ministered in the Congregation’s Archives Department and as General Secretary for the Leadership Team. Currently, she ministers in prayer at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Rosemary said she enjoyed gardening, reading, crocheting and cross-stitching. Sister Rosemary Borntrager (formerly Sister Rose Cecile) Complete Ministry In Indiana: Teacher, Cathedral School, Fort Wayne (1953-56); Teacher, St. Patrick, Indianapolis (1956); Teacher, Our Lady of Greenwood, Greenwood (1956-57); Archivist Assistant, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods...
Maureen Abbott
...level. She also ministered as a principal at three different Catholic Schools. Sister Maureen has also ministered in various diocesan administration positions and was the author of the Congregation’s community history fourth volume book. Currently, she ministers in the Archives Department as a community historian. Sister Maureen said she enjoys “beatifying the Providence Hall courtyard by gardening and planting flowers.” Complete list of ministries In California: teacher, St. Ambrose, Hollywood (1965-1966); teacher, St. Joseph, Hawthorne (1966-1969); principal, St. Joseph, Hawthorne...
From farming to teaching to counseling to care of Earth: Sister Ann Sullivan’s story
...for the Sisters of Providence International Assembly which passed almost unanimously. Thereafter, the Sisters of Providence leadership created a planning committee comprised of Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College personnel, experts in organic farming and area farmers. They sought help from Purdue University, where there was some interest in organic farming. The organic gardeners in Terre Haute helped to educate White Violet staff and to get their first beehives started. Educational programs on issues of sustainability through the lens of...
Welcoming our 2021 WVC Summer Interns!
...in Nacogdoches. “I have had a long experience with alpacas,” Alyssa said. “I have helped raise alpacas and llamas, shown them at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. I have experience using alpaca fiber in weaving, soap making, knitting, felt crafts and paper making. “I am a certified fiber sorter, classer and grader. I am interested in learning more ways to use alpaca fiber. I am enthusiastic about homesteading and organic gardening. I keep my own urban garden and I...
Sisters schedule Winter Used Book Sale
...in the Foley Room across from Linden Leaf Gifts inside of Providence Spirituality & Conference Center at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, located 10 minutes northwest of downtown Terre Haute. Categories of hardbacks and paperbacks will include gardening, spirituality, fiction, Bibles, autobiographies and biographies, health and wellness, history, children’s books, crafting, non-fiction and more. Items are not pre-priced. Pricing is by freewill donations that directly support the Sisters of Providence and their ministries. For more information, click here, call 812-535-2947 or email lindenleafgifts@spsmw.org....
2026 Summer Used Book Sale
...each day and the book sale will take place in the Foley Room across from Linden Leaf Gifts in Providence Spirituality & Conference Center. We’ve been busy collecting used books, so there’s something for every reader. Popular genres include spirituality, fiction, biographies, history, wellness, gardening, cooking, crafting, children’s books and so much more. Books are not individually priced, but donations are appreciated. All proceeds benefit the ministries of the Sisters of Providence. For more information, call 866-996-2947 or email lindenleafgifts@spsmw.org....
Laudato Si’ Blooms in Oak Park Parishes
...panels for the home; gardening tips from the gardeners of the three parish gardens; Citizens United Bureau with strategies to conserve energy; and our own Sister Mary Tomlinson, SP, with information about the CAN (Climate Action Now) app and many options to reduce plastic use. Creating the Committee Sister Sue pointed out that in September 2024, she realized the parish she ministers at did not have a Climate Care committee. “As a Sister of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, I...
Guerin High School, River Grove, Illinois
...We have been blessed to share over 50 years of friendship, graduating also from SMWC, motherhood, gardening, and so much more! Fran always tells people, “we’ve been friends longer than some people are married, and that I am her best friend in the universe!!” Truly, I feel the same way and pray we can go on being best friends into the years! To all the alums who have postponed planning or going to their reunions, I have two words of...
Pilgrimages
Are you interested in embarking on a journey with spiritual significance? A pilgrimage to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods is a great way to answer that call. We’ll work with you and your group to help create a special time for spiritual reflection while taking in all of the sacred, historical spaces. Visit our grounds When you are on a pilgrimage at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, there are many beautiful and holy spaces you can visit. If you are seeking more privacy to pray and...
Breathing time on this organic farm
Ann Testa uses salad spinner to clean organic arugula grown at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. The small organic farm at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods packs a big punch in the way of educational and service opportunities. In fact, that’s how Ann Testa came to White Violet Center for Eco-Justice. She was an intern and AmeriCorps volunteer before becoming a full-time staff member. Now she’s training and working alongside interns and volunteers in the USDA certified organic gardens, alpaca pastures, fiber rooms, and kitchen....