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May 25, 2025: Sixth Sunday of Easter
...my name, will teach you everything and remind you of all that I told you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give it to you. Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid. You heard me tell you, ‘I am going away and I will come back to you.’ If you loved me, you would rejoice that I am going to the Father; for the Father is...
Sister Evelyn Ovalles reflects on Saint Mary-of-the-Woods and home
...It is where I feel nourished in mind, body and spirit. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods gives me that sense of wonderment for its beauty and peace. Sisters Evelyn Ovalles and Mary Montgomery getting ready to sled down the hill at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods When did Saint Mary-of-the-Woods become a home to you? I first saw the Woods when I came for a discernment weekend April 18-20, 1996. As I was walking back from St. Joe’s lake I had this uncanny feeling, sort of...
Part-Time Store Clerk
Are you looking to stay active, wanting meaningful, flexible part-time work? Do you enjoy meeting people, offering a warm welcome, and creating positive experiences? The Sisters of Providence are seeking a friendly and dependable Store Clerk / Hospitality Representative to join our team. This is more than just a retail job — it’s a chance to be part of a peaceful, welcoming environment that values community and kindness. You’ll help visitors feel at home, support our mission, and keep our...
Prayer Requests
...to let us know how we can pray for you and with you. We would be honored to offer our daily prayers to God for all of your intentions. Submit your prayer request Fill out my online form. Need a pre-written prayer? If you are in need of new ideas for personal or group prayer, please check out our prayer search tool. Here you can find prayers relating to faith, family, holidays, peace & justice, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin and more....
Land Ethic
...time. What positive effects will this choice or action have on my/our being in right relationship? How will this decision or action bring hope and healing to Earth community? How does this decision or action promote justice, non-violence, peace-making? How will this decision or action affect Earth community? How does this decision or action offer a creative alternative? How does this decision or action affect the common good? What potential adverse effects might this choice or action have in any...
Retreat opportunities
Upcoming retreats We offer a variety of retreat opportunities throughout the year. Visit the Retreats & Spiritual Programs category of our Events Calendar to see all. Oct 23 October 23 at 4:00 pm - October 25 at 2:00 pm EDT Come and See Fall 2026 Retreat View Calendar Stay in a beautiful and comfortable hermitage located in Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Private quiet retreats Find extended time for prayer, solitude, quiet and peace during a silent retreat. The time throughout the week...
Prayer before Easter meal
Gracious loving God, We gather around this table with hearts filled with gratitude and joy as we celebrate this Easter Day of Your Son’s Resurrection. Bless this food that will nourish our bodies and refresh our spirits. Bless our time together as we are mindful of Your many blessings we share with each other! Continue to bestow Your everlasting love upon us. And inspire us to share Your love with our very needy world. FIll us with Your strength and peace...
Sister Mary Lois Hennel
...a peaceful presence, almost always behind the scene, and always willing to help. But her generosity extended beyond the giving of her time. In 2003, she moved to Owens Hall. Built as a novitiate in the early 60s, only about three bedrooms had private bathrooms, those that were reserved for the sisters responsible for running the novitiate. When it became to general residence, Mary Lois was one of the fortunate three who had one of these rooms. However, in 2010,...
Sister Eileen Rose Bonner
...peaceful she was during her last hours. And so, Eileen Rose Rita Bonner, gentle woman, quiet light, thank you for sharing all of who you were with us and now rest in eternal love. Funeral Information Funeral services for Sister Eileen Rose took place Wednesday, May 20, and Thursday, May 21, in the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. A Wake took place from 3:30-4:30 p.m., on Wednesday, May 20, with Vesper Services at 4:30 p.m. An additional...
It’s Time for Fiber Projects!
Winter has established itself. The holidays are a warm memory and things on the farm have slowed down. That means it is time to get cozy with fiber projects! It is the 30th anniversary of White Violet Center for Eco-Justice this year so it’s a good time for looking back to fiber projects from our past and how different artists have shared their gifts with us in so many splendid ways. Processing Time But you don’t get any fiber art...
Jubilee 2025: Thanks for Visiting
...Dawn Tomaszewski, SP, stated, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods is indeed a “thin place.” “They speak of feeling deep peace and tranquility,” Sister Dawn said. Pilgrims attended Mass at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Barbara Bluntzer, SP, and others provided tours for many of them throughout the year and self-guided tours took place as well, giving pilgrims many opportunities to breathe in all at the Woods. Several schools enjoyed field trips and students of all ages visited the Woods. The Lourdes Grotto tour. Carrie Newcomer...
Sister of Providence illustrates book on “Alpacas and Bullying”
...White Violet Center for Eco-Justice. For more information call 812-535-2930 or e-mail WVC@spsmw.org. About White Violet Center for Eco-Justice White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, a ministry of the Sisters of Providence, teaches, cares and inspires for all creation. More information about White Violet Center for Eco-Justice may be found at WhiteViolet.org. White Violet Center on Facebook @wvcecojustice on Twitter @whitevioletcenter on Instagram About the Sisters of Providence The Sisters of Providence, a congregation of 214 women religious, with 300 Providence...