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Saint Mother Theodore Guerin: bearing the light still today
...about Saint Mother Theodore. As part of her volunteer ministry with the Congregation as a postulant she is helping in the Mission Advancement office, sharing the story of Saint Mother Theodore. You might find her carrying around the big, black, bound “Positio.” The book contains interviews and quotes from people who knew Mother Theodore and stories from her life. “I think Mother Theodore is a great example. She keeps going. Keeps striving when things are difficult, when things seem about...
Mother Theodore was just here…
...just here last week!” This story came back to me as I participated in the activities of our Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Fest this past weekend and witnessed people meeting Mother Theodore. And whether it was a first time encounter for some or a hundredth time meeting for others (like our sisters), her presence seemed strongest as each pilgrim approached the simple wooden box holding Mother Theodore’s remains in the interim shrine space in our Church of the Immaculate Conception....
Pray for us, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin!
On October 3, we celebrate the Feast Day of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, foundress of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, and a role model of faith and service for us all. We invite all of you to join in praying a novena to Saint Mother Theodore Guerin with us. A novena is nine days of prayer, typically with a special intention. Saint Mother Theodore Guerin statue on a misty morning. In the Catholic Church, we believe in...
Oral History: Sister Carol Nolan
...and was loved by all “She was a saint!” Sister Mary Sheila Carol Elizabeth Nolan became Sister Mary Sheila. ‘Sheila’ is the Irish derivative of Cecilia, the patron saint of music and musicians, whose statue stands outside the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Carol wrote a wonderful reflection about Saint Cecilia, published on Nov. 22, 2022, St. Cecilia’s feast day. “Music is God’s gift to us; the only art of heaven given to Earth; the only art of Earth we...
Ellen Cunningham
...also enjoyed being near lakes or the ocean. Here is her complete ministry: Sister Ellen Cunningham (formerly Sister Michael Aquinas) Complete Ministry In Indiana: Teacher, Central Catholic High School, Fort Wayne (1964-66); Teacher, St. John, Loogootee (1966-67); Assistant Professor in Math, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1974-82); Associate Professor/Department Chair, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1983-1992); Professor, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (1992-2012); Adjunct Professor/Volunteer, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2012-2019). In Illinois: Computer Programming, McCord and Associates, Chicago (1982-83)....
Earth Day Festival 2025
...earth-related craft activities for the kids, to spinning, weaving and felting demonstrations and visits with the alpacas that provide the fiber. See below for a complete list of scheduled events. Be sure to bring your refillable water bottles for our free and eco-friendly water station. Our Providence Community will be hosting their popular bake sale with homemade baked goods of all kinds! The festival begins at 11 a.m. and runs until 3 p.m. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods is located 10 minutes northwest...
More ways to give
...about how to become a GEM member today. Gifts of Stock and Securities Please consider a gift of stocks, mutual funds or marketable securities in support of the mission and ministries of Sisters of Providence. We encourage you to discuss your stock gift transaction with your financial professional. The easiest way to make a gift of stock is through electronic transfer. It’s also the most secure and expedient way of ensuring your gift is delivered to the Sisters of Providence....
How we serve
...find us in personal or group prayer or running a 5K marathon. You’ll find sisters within the communities in which we serve – at the grocery store, at a local festival or as a patient in the hospital. Sharing the Gospel is a part of everything we do. You’ll find sisters involved in education, social services, healthcare, and spiritual, art and music ministries. Living a life of love, mercy and justice in service of others is a way of life....
Providential Connections: Sisters Abroad
...Woods in mid-October, Providence Associate Director Debbie Dillow traveled to Taiwan to receive four women from Taiwan as Providence Associates. Sister Delan Ma had walked with these four women through their year of discernment and learning about the mission of the Sisters of Providence. A fifth associate was welcomed in November. This marks the first time that the director has personally traveled to Taiwan to receive Associate candidates into the Associate relationship. It was one way to personify/manifest the Associate...
2026 Earth Day in Photos!
...Earth Day a success, but we do have to highlight the students from Totino Grace High School, who came all the way from Minnesota to volunteer! They were the busy bees buzzing around behind the scenes, helping set up the event days before and also sticking around to help with the teardown. We also appreciate Ranger Power for sponsoring the tents that kept folks dry and helped block the chilly wind. And a thank you goes out to EPIC Insurance...
Moving forward with the Legacy of Care for Creation
A pronounced focus on environmental issues has been woven into the fabric of who the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, ever since Saint Mother Theodore Guerin and her companions stepped foot on the hallowed grounds of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods in 1840. “This has always been part and parcel of who we have been,” Vicar/General Treasurer Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp, SP, recently said. “It’s our responsibility to steward this well.” From taking care of the land at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods since 1840...
Sisters of Providence transfer saint’s remains
...Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Shrine. Those who attended the Mass, which took place at 11 a.m., were invited to the procession. The move also coincided with Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Feast Day. According to the Sisters of Providence archives department, this is the seventh time Saint Mother Theodore Guerin’s remains have been moved since her death on May 14, 1856. In 1856, Mother Theodore was buried on the knoll near Saint Ann’s Shell Chapel, along with five other sisters. In...