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...a guided tour or pilgrimage, email tours@spsmw.org or call 812-535-2946. Recent stories See all posts about Saint Mother Theodore Guerin. Thank you for such a lovely evening! June 11, 2026 A Gracious Ceremony: New Building for Miracle Home May 4, 2026 Providence Associates’ Spring Retreat: A Joyful Time May 4, 2026 Anne Thérèse Guérin: 20 Years of Sainthood May 4, 2026 Get in touch Use the form here to email the Shrine of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin. Fill out my online form....

...mother general, Mary Lecor, replied that there was only one person who possessed the teaching skills and leadership abilities carry out this task, Saint Theodora Guerin. Hesitant at first, Guerin accepted the assignment. After a grueling sea voyage and travel over underdeveloped roads that were known to swallow wagons whole, Guerin and 5 Sisters arrived here in October 1840, where she established the Sisters of Providence in the United States. Impressively, Guerin opened her first school, St. Mary’s Academy for...

...Traveling Roadshow – Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Traveling Roadshow- Mission and Ministry Traveling Roadshow – Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Resources Materials order form We would be happy to send you materials to use or distribute at your presentation. Please fill out this form and we will get you what you need. Video resources Sisters of Providence Congregation video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpBGJgOLOfM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpBGJgOLOfM Life of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dELPn595CA4&t=1001s http://Life of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dELPn595CA4&t=1001s Visit Saint Mary-of-the-Woods video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTRjC_hi7NI&t https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qTRjC_hi7NI&t Saint Mother...

...a teacher of physics, mathematics and computer science at Providence-St. Mel (1986-1991); principal at Mother Theodore Guerin High School (1991-1997); assistant director of the Institute for Catholic Educational Leadership at the University of San Francisco (1997-2000); faculty member at the University of San Francisco (2000); assistant professor and assistant director of the Institute of Catholic Educational Leadership at the University of San Francisco (2000-2001); principal at Mother Theodore Guerin High School (2001-2002); assistant director/assistant professor for the Institute for Catholic...

...Neri (1962-64), Fort Wayne: Teacher, Central Catholic High School (1967-68), Indianapolis: Principal, St. Agnes Academy (1969-70), Indianapolis: Assistant Principal, Ladywood-St. Agnes (1970-72), Indianapolis: Principal, Ladywood-St. Agnes (1972-76), Newburgh: Teacher, ST. John (1976-77), Saint Mary-of-the-Woods: Provincial, Sacred Heart Province (1977-84), Fort Wayne: Pastoral Associate, St. John the Baptist Parish (1984-86), Saint Mary-of-the-Woods: General Secretary Councilor, Sisters of Providence General Administration (1986-96), Saint Mary-of-the-Woods: Project Team Member-Lilly Grant, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (1997), Saint Mary-of-the-Woods: Director, Gerontology Sabbath Renewal Program, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College...

...includes 26 buildings over a 67-acre area belonging to the Sisters of Providence and the College. Where is Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana? Saint Mary-of-the-Woods is located 10 minutes northwest of downtown Terre Haute in west central Indiana. It’s located about 77 miles southwest of Indianapolis; 190 miles south of Chicago; 160 miles east of St. Louis; and 113 miles north of Evansville. See further directions here. Can I visit Saint Mary-of-the-Woods? Absolutely! All are welcome at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, whether you want...

...legacy at this year’s FEST. “All creatures of our God and King! Lift up your voices, let us sing!” Or just sit and listen. Someone once said, “Those who sing pray twice.” Come join us in St. Joseph’s Chapel of Owens Hall, for a song fest, a memory fest, and a prayer fest. Bring your memories and your voice along. Let us all rejoice in song. Please feel free to post a reply here and share your SP musical memory....

...fellow students, many of whom are still my friends. Recently we celebrated Penne Poole’s 80th birthday in her always superior style. Virginia Nunez Flavin, Ginny Smith, Cathy Castiglia, and Sally Madden Pilkerton were there but Joan Fay Carona and others could not make it. Recently, I connected with Janine Renaud Burns as well. Everyone is so healthy, vigorous and fun. I am now retired in Rehoboth Beach and still a practicing historian and writer. By chance, I work with another,...

...continues to be, so much more. It’s a collection of educators, following in the footsteps of the many Sisters of Providence who were and still are teachers. It’s just that we teach outside of the classroom. Last year, White Violet participated in 51 community events, hosted 11 learning programs, and gave 49 tours and field trips! That’s 111 opportunities to teach folks, reach folks, and strengthen our community. And who are those folks? Students of all ages, children, families, retirees,...

...Teacher, St. John the Baptist (1953-54), Richmond, Indiana: Teacher, St. Mary (1954-55), Indianapolis: Teacher, St. John (1956-59), Chicago: Teacher, St. Genevieve (1959-60), Lafayette, Indiana: Teacher, St. Mary (1960-65), Hammond, Indiana: Teacher/Principal, All Saints (1965-66), Hammond: Teacher, St. Joseph (1966-67), Linton, Indiana: Teacher, St. Peter (1967-68), Chicago: Teacher, Our Lady of Sorrows (1968-69), Louis: Principal, Our Lady of Providence (1969-75), Chicago: Principal, Immaculate Conception (1975-1989), Chicago: Teacher, St. Francis Borgia School (1990-92), Chicago: Teacher, Providence-St. Mel School (1992-98), Chicago: Substitute Teacher...

A novena is traditionally nine days of consecutive prayer. This novena to Saint Mother Theodore Guerin was composed by Mary Ellen Gremelspacher, class of 1962 Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Day 8 | Day 9 Day 1 Anne Therese Guerin, Saint Theodora, I call upon you to help me through my present situation. You know how dependent I am on God’s...

...as “filled with wonder,” noting that even those familiar with Saint Mother Theodore discovered new insights that brought her story to life in fresh and meaningful ways. Our love for Saint Mother Theodore Guerin continues to deepen as we gather, listen and learn. Though we may know her story, each encounter reveals new “nuggets” of wisdom — reminders that her life and witness remain a guiding light for us today. Originally published in the summer 2026 issue of HOPE magazine....