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Spring 2019
We, Sisters of Providence at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, welcome spring with open arms. Photograph by Mission Advancements volunteer, Jason Gretensord. Photograph by Mission Advancements volunteer, Jason Gretensord. Photograph by Mission Advancements volunteer, Jason Gretensord. Photograph by Mission Advancements volunteer, Jason Gretensord. Photograph by Mission Advancements volunteer, Jason Gretensord. Photograph by Mission Advancements volunteer, Jason Gretensord. Photograph by Mission Advancements volunteer, Jason Gretensord. Photograph by Mission Advancements volunteer, Jason Gretencord. Photograph by Mission Advancements volunteer, Jason Gretensord. Photograph by Mission Advancements volunteer,...
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...
White Violet Center: Though the world may pause, life always moves forward
While the world seemingly stands still, it has been reassuring to watch the life cycles of the farm continue to spin on. Winter still turned into spring, which still turned to summer, and will turn to fall soon enough. While our human world shrank and shuttered in March, the first seeds in the greenhouse were busy sprouting. The earth has much to do in the spring, and so did we on the farm! Harvesting carrots in the high tunnel We...
Sister Patricia McIntyre (formerly Sister Elaine)
...“Patty had a pleasant disposition. She was quiet and always joined in activities. She was a pleasure to know.” A comment from a band member about Patty the nature lover: “When we lived at Springhill, Patty couldn’t wait to tell me about the squirrel who came right up to her screen door for some food.” It’s anyone’s guess who put the food out for the squirrel. Sister Judy Cervizzi, a Springhill neighbor of the McIntyre sisters, shared this memory: When...
Providence Community spring retreat 2023
The Providence Community of Sisters of Providence and Providence Associates focused on friendship with God and relished in friendship with one another at their spring retreat the weekend of March 10-12. Community members and friends came from near and far, including via Livestream, seeking to re-center and be nourished, to grow in community and in spirituality. And we reflected, enjoyed community time and grew in relationship with God and one another. Is God nudging you toward the Providence Community? Explore...
A note from Sister Barbara Battista, March 13, 2024
...used for educating themselves and others against racism. A coordination committee was created and between the years of 1997 and 1999, multiple training sessions took place. Approximately 100 vowed Sisters of Providence attended these sessions. It was after the completion of these sessions that the Sisters of Providence Anti-Racism Team was formed. From September 2000 through February 2001, the anti-racism team underwent rigorous team training by Crossroads Ministry. By the end of Spring 2001, the Sisters of Providence Anti-Racism Team...
Growing together spiritually: Providence Associate spring retreat
The Providence Community of Providence Associates, Sisters of Providence and friends gathered the weekend of March 15-17 for the Providence Community spring retreat. Participants gathered both in person at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods and virtually via Zoom. Sisters of Providence Chaplain Father Terry Johnson led the retreat on our place in the universe and how we find God within it. It was a weekend of connecting with community, communing with nature, stretching our spiritual understandings and growing closer to God. Enjoy these...
Oral history: Sister Ann Sullivan
...groups, explain reasoning to judges in the ring, value preservation of the land. She could hoe and weed and drive tractors and trucks from an early age. She listened and observed. Sister Ann Sullivan led the Providence Associate spring retreat, titled “Belonging as Providence, Rooted in Relationship.” A farm kid. There are no vacations on a grain and livestock farm, or they are rare. The first time the Sullivans went on a vacation it was to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Ann’s cousins...
2025 Spring Plant Sale
May 2, 2025 at 11:00 am – 5:00 pm EDT White Violet Center for Eco-Justice garden Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN 47876 White Violet Center for Eco-Justice Farm 812-535-2930 View Facilitator Website White Violet Center for Eco-Justice 812-535-2930 View Facilitator Website Get a jump start on your gardening at the White Violet Farm Spring Plant Sale. Shop a beautiful selection of organically grown vegetable, flower and herb plants. The Plant Sale will be held on Friday, May 2 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m....
2026 Spring Plant Sale
May 1 at 11:00 am – 5:00 pm EDT White Violet Center for Eco-Justice garden Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN 47876 White Violet Center for Eco-Justice 812-535-2930 View Facilitator Website Sisters of Providence Get a jump start on your gardening at the White Violet Farm Spring Plant Sale. Shop a beautiful selection of organically grown vegetable, flower and herb plants. The Plant Sale will be held on Friday, May 1, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Saturday, May 2, from...
Why is it so difficult to talk about racism?
Last year ended with white people phoning law enforcement for Black people utilizing city parks, being real estate agents and cleaning their yards. Then followed 2020. It feels like we are living in some really dark times. Providence Associates Lynda Parker and Pearlette Springer First, it was the pandemic. It left us sheltered-in-place for weeks on end. Then we learned that Blacks and Hispanics are being affected by COVID-19 at a higher rate than whites. Yet there are no testing...
Easter Transformation in the Christian Life
A reflection by Sister Ruth Eileen Dwyer As the natural world begins to show the first signs of transformation to new life in spring beauty, the followers of Jesus celebrate another transforming event in human history. We move through Lent to the days of Holy Week with their powerful accounts of the life, suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus, whose spirit transforms us in our call to witness to Jesus’ ongoing presence in the world. We move from there to...