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...this stunning, sacred space Saint Anne Shell Chapel Completed in 1875, this chapel is the oldest structure on campus. In 1843, Mother Theodore had returned to France to secure funds when arson destroyed the sisters’ barns, farm implements, and harvest. On her return voyage, her ship was caught in a storm. Fearing that death was imminent, Mother Theodore prayed to Saint Anne, the patron saint of Breton sailors. Immediately the ship righted, and the sea calmed. Upon her safe return...
The Shrine of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
Saint Mother Theodore Guerin was a woman of courage, determination and compassion. Her trust in Providence – the protective care of God – helped her accomplish many things. Follow her journey from France to the back woods of Indiana where she founded the Sisters of Providence and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in 1840. As you travel along in this museum-like setting you’ll find original artifacts, including Saint Mother Theodore’s writing desk, chaplet, prayer book, shoes and more. In the small chapel...
Quietly breaking boundaries, creating hope
Sister Suzanne Dailey, SP, in the 1960s When we see the elegant horses grazing in the fields of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods and admire the splendid stables that house them, we probably think of Mari Hulman George. Her generosity helped establish the equine program at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. Few would associate Sister Suzanne Dailey, SP, life-long educator, historian, college dean and general secretary, with an equine program. But then even fewer would probably imagine her running for public office; supervising an adult...
Sister Joan Matthews (formerly Sister Ignatius)
...for Sister Joan Matthews In Indiana: Teacher, Holy Trinity, New Albany (1950); Teacher, Saints Margaret Mary, Saint Joseph, Sacred Heart, Terre Haute (1952-53); Teacher, St. Joseph, Hammond (1953-54); Teacher, St. Rose, Vincennes (1965-68); Corporate Renewal Team, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1972-75); Teacher, Precious Blood School/Parish, Jasper (1997-98); Activity Room, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1998); Sacristan/Environment/Musician, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2003-07); Sacristan, Church flower and plant care, music, Providence Health Care and Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods; Church...
‘In the Footsteps of a Saint’
...Mother Theodore Guerin – established the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, and in less than a year, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College was born. Only two years after coming to America, the Sisters of Providence were asked by Father Joseph Kundek to help educate girls at the St. Joseph Parish in Jasper, a very strong Catholic area which includes the Holy Family and Precious Blood churches. At the time, Father Kundek’s congregation included mostly immigrants from Germany. From 1842 to 2002...
Sister Camille Neubauer (formerly Sister Jude)
...Sister Camille’s honor may be made to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Camille Neubauer, formerly Sister Jude Complete Ministry In Missouri: Teacher, Annunziata, St. Louis (1966-68); Teacher, Our Lady of Providence, St. Louis (1968-69). In Maryland: Teacher, Holy Redeemer, College Park (1969-72); Music Director, St. Bernadette Church, Silver Spring (1980-81); Director of Music and Liturgy, St. Bernadette Church, Silver Spring (1981-83); Director of Music, St. Francis Assisi Church, Rockville (1983-84); Provincial Councilor/Director of Music, St. Francis Assisi...
Oral history: Sister Barbara Ann Bluntzer
...assured that in leaving the past to the mercy of God, and the future to Providence you will derive from your offering very great peace and very great consolation.” – Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Saint Mary-of-the-Woods The Avenue. Sisters, their families and friends have been coming to Saint Mary of the Woods for 184 years. Barbara Ann’s experience on arrival at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods was immediate. “I was so taken with this place,” she said. “I came in the East door...
Reflections for Foundation Day 2019
...Saint Mary-of-the-Woods to a dense forest and primitive conditions. Providence Health Care Administrator and CEO Mandy Lynch (from left), Providence Cristo Rey High School President Dr. Margie Crooks, Sister Dawn Tomaszewski and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College President Dr. Dottie King during the 2019 Foundation Day Mass. “From those origins, a vibrant Congregation was given life.” What a wonderful line – a vibrant Congregation was given life. And quite a challenge to live up to through all these 179 years – to...
Sisters offer reaction to college’s co-ed announcement
On May 19, 2015, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College announced it would become a co-educational institution beginning in the fall of 2015. Citing a desire to be firmly “Rooted for Tomorrow,” representatives of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC) announced a decision on May 19 that changed the future of the institution. The college’s board of trustees unanimously voted for the college to become fully co-educational during its May 1, 2015, meeting. Beginning in the fall of 2015, men will be able to apply...
‘Old Gym’ being torn down
...to the “Old Gym.” “It’s absolutely a necessity. It is in disrepair,” Sister Lisa said. “This is a time when we can do it and need to do it.” According to the college’s website, the earliest recorded basketball game to take place in the gymnasium featured Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College hosting Indiana State Normal College – now Indiana State University. The contest took place in 1920. The game is considered perhaps the first collegiate game to feature two Indiana women’s team....
My Third Great-Aunt
...Saint Mother Theodore. After Mother died, Sister Mary Cecilia Bailly was voted Superior General of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Although Sister Rose was a domestic sister, her duties included helping Sister Mary Cecilia in writing her journals. She was Mother Cecilia’s trusted and devoted companion for 45 years. (The Archives at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods) Sister Rose was a small woman, but must have been healthy, escaping the many diseases of the times: Yellow fever, cholera and small pox, were a few diseases mentioned...
Sister Thomas Jeanne Doriot
...Sentinel, Fort Wayne (1971-72); Public Relations/Journalism, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1972-75); Prayer, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2019-2022). In Illinois: Teacher, Marywood, Evanston (1964-66); Journalist, Pioneer Press, Evanston (1969-71). In California: Teacher, Marywood, Orange (1978-79); Associate Editor of Catholic Herald, Sacramento (1987-92); Director of Health Services/Director of Religious Education, Bakersfield Catholic Charities, San Clemente Mission, Bakersfield (1992); Director of Religious Education, San Clemente Mission, Bakersfield (1993-97); Paralegal, Archdiocesan Tribunal of Los Angeles (1998-99); Administrative Assistant to Executive Director, Conrad N. Hilton Fund...