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Shop and stay at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
...one of our picturesque hermitages overlooking St. Joseph’s Lake. You’ll feel far away even though you’re only a short distance from our historic buildings, stores, farm and shrines. Each hermitage features a fully-equipped kitchen, fresh linens and towels. Wi-Fi is available. See Hermitage info & amenities Other nearby accommodations With just a short drive to nearby Terre Haute, Indiana, you can also find many hotels, motels and campgrounds. See the complete list here. Interested in a tour? Use the form...
Hermitage Rentals
Reserve one of our three hermitages for overnight stays and retreats. Reserve one of our picturesque hermitages overlooking St. Joseph’s Lake. You’ll feel far away even though you’re only a short distance from our historic buildings, stores, farm and shrines. Pets are not permitted in the hermitages. Amenities Fresh linens and towels Fully-equipped kitchen Wi-Fi access available Short distance from our historic buildings, stores, farm and shrines Room rates Number of Guests Rate per night* One or more person $95...
Photo galleries
...lodge accommodates up to 30, or spread out on the surrounding 2.5-acre North Campus. The lodge is equipped with 12 picnic tables and a small collection of 6-foot folding tables and chairs. The perfect backdrop Photos are certainly a big part of your special day. Why travel somewhere to get them? When your ceremony or reception is at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods you are just steps away from some of the most breathtaking scenery for your wedding pictures. Thank you to the...
January 1, 2026: Mary, the Holy Mother of God
...announced to them by the angels. So excited, that they couldn’t keep the news to themselves, they told others, who in turn were amazed and, no doubt, told their family and their friends. Perhaps more than a few tagged along to see for themselves. In contrast, we have Mary. I picture her gently smiling, handing her baby over to each shepherd, letting them experience him fully. It is a “God moment” for the shepherds and she does not want to...
God so loved the world as to give … and give and give and give
...I did decide to put it in the hand of our Saint Mother and take a picture to remind me and all of us in the Providence Community on whose shoulders we stand and how much her legacy means to those with whom we share the charism of Providence. Gifts that keep on giving As the well-known marketing phrase goes, the coin and the game ball are gifts that WILL keep on giving. And doesn’t that have everything to do...
A Tribute to Sandy Wickware from the Anti-Racism Discussion Group
...at the heart of the Providence mission – relationship with one another, with those on the margins, and with the unfinished work of justice in our world. A Steady Force As a member of a Providence Circle, Sandy saw a need and responded. She was the steady force behind the Anti-Racism Discussion Group, which she formed and faithfully sustained – first meeting weekly for more than four years, and more recently twice each month. The group, made up primarily of...
May 31, 2026: The Solemnity of the Holy Trinity
...Son of God. Reflection Can you picture this scripture John 3:16 painted on a large poster held up during the last national sporting event you watched? Most of us no longer need the words to understand the intent. The message encourages us to focus our attention on God’s action for human beings. I want to expand how we think about this. God so loved the world. Because we understand this to be true, where else might we place signs with...
A Gracious Ceremony: New Building for Miracle Home
...as soon as she had hoped … but she knew this day would come. It HAD to come, because the elders of the area needed this to happen! On the day of the dedication, it was as though our Provident God was looking over it all and saying, “After all that hard work, they deserve nothing but the best!” And what a dedication celebration it was! In picture perfect weather, the outdoor ceremony began with a performance by the Dingtai...
Reflections for Foundation Day 2020
...Who are we today? Who are we globally? How are we globally? Where are we being invited to collaborate, network, build bridges within and across religious life and beyond?” This spirituality of “noticing” will move us to small meaningful acts of compassion that restore hope.”… in a world so in need of hope today! One day last week I received this poster in the mail … the poster contains the pictures of all of the women and men in Formation...
Opportunities
Opportunities to get to know us We’d love to get to know you. Check out these opportunities! Upcoming events Oct 23 October 23 at 4:00 pm - October 25 at 2:00 pm EDT Come and See Fall 2026 Retreat View Calendar Get to know us Come and See weekend retreats You can get a first-hand look at life as a Sister of Providence at our twice-yearly Come and See weekend retreats. Spend time in prayer, meet the newest members of...
Stages of formation as a sister
...explores what it really means to “be Sister” through dedicated time in prayer and discernment of the vowed life. It can be called a year of retreat: to intensely study Scripture, Congregation and Church history, and to develop a deeper connection to God, her community and the world. She also joins with other novices in a weekly inter-community experience. She discerns this time with her novice director weekly. Timeframe: 12 months Goal: To deepen your understanding and relationship with God,...