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Get to know Sister Joni Luna, SP
...childhood stories with my sisters and brother. Resilient miracles of faith that I have witnessed by believers who have come to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods — a beautiful gift of unconditional love that simply brings a smile to my face. When I am not at work or in ministry, you are most likely to find me … at a movie, walking through the woods at Rosary Hill or taking pictures of nature. On weekends I love to … sit quietly outdoors with...
Discovering the Woods: A visit from a fresh perspective
...eyes of others. That’s what happened to me recently when a friend, who has never before been to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, met me for a tour of the home of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin. I decided to begin our tour in Providence Spirituality & Conference Center. It’s a great place to get information about all there is to see and do while you’re here. You can even pick up a self-guided tour brochure at the Welcome...
Sisters of Providence dedicate Havlik Center
Family members of Sister Terese Marie Havlik (RIP) tour the Havlik Center with Sister Dawn Tomaszewski (left) and Sister Mary Beth Klingel (third from left). The center was officially dedicated on July 7. A providential moment opened the flood gates for the latest ministry of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. Sister Mary Beth Klingel, general councilor for the Sisters of Providence, said that the cold winter two years ago froze some pipes in Providence Hall and one...
This Memorial Day: Take time to Remember
...a tour for a representative of a Dutch company. Out of curiosity, Romey mentioned the World War II mission to his visitor in the hopes of discovering if in fact the aid had been helpful. The man was overcome and quickly told my uncle that he and his family were in the square that day and were the recipients of his bravery. They had been surviving on tulip bulbs. My uncle, my hero. The Military (City) Hospital in Indianapolis in...
Update: St. Mary’s Senior Housing
...best to come to your gathering. Might distance prevent our coming to you? Not to worry! We can send video, print materials, even speaking points to help you share the story. And don’t forget, we can also arrange a tour of Saint Mary’s if would like to come to the Woods! Contact Zach Pies at 812-535-2817 or zpies@spsmw.org to learn more. Share some HOPE Sign up to receive HOPE magazine by mail or in your inbox! Share some HOPE with...
Resting on holy ground: new cremains burial options at the Woods
...a columbarium? A columbarium with its series of niches is a place to respectfully inter the cremains of the deceased. At Providence Community Cemetery the columbarium will be enclosed in an outdoor, above-ground wall, which, will in time encircle the Sisters of Providence cemetery. What will be provided if I choose to be interred at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods? Providence Community Cemetery will provide a small, open-sided chapel for mourners to gather and celebrate a committal service. We will provide an appropriate...
Sister John Mary Rifner
...sisters told them to come by anytime they wished. And they did, enjoying every opportunity to spend time with the sisters and do little tasks for them. That next summer, Cel and Mary took a two-week vacation in southern Indiana to tour swimming pools and churches! They ended here at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, where they experienced all the sisters home for the summer processing to the St. Anne Chapel. They were hooked! Six months later, both entered the Congregation as postulants,...
HOPE winter 2019 — small blessings, BIG impact
Download HOPE Download HOPE winter 2019 As Seen in HOPE Sisters and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College: seeds of hope A volunteer Sister of Providence companion is embedded with each group of students. The course takes students on tours of the Church of the Immaculate Conception, the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, the Shrine of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin and more. Education in everyday caring makes a difference Staff members who participated in dementia care training share how it makes a difference in their...
Sisters and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College: planting seeds of hope in a new generation
...2018, the college launched Woods Core 100, an 8-week campus program or 16-week online course, required of all students. Elaine Yaw, associate professor of media art, coordinates the team of eight who teach the class. In addition, a volunteer Sister of Providence companion is embedded with each group of students. The course takes students on tours of the Church of the Immaculate Conception, the Blessed Sacrament Chapel, the Shrine of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, the...
Get to know Sister Tracey Horan, SP
...to make me smile are … a good pun, a beautiful landscape, Trevor Noah When I am not at work or involved in ministry, you are most likely to find me … in the great outdoors I am passionate about … healthy food One thing most people don’t know about me is … that I once jumped off a bridge because everyone else was doing it. Favorite movie: Big Fish Favorite hobby: hiking Favorite book: “Faithful Dissenters” by Robert McClory...
A historical look at The Church of the Immaculate Conception
With the upcoming Fall Architectural Tour at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods coming soon, we thought it might be of interest to take a look at some of the buildings that contributed to the National Register of Historic Places. Among those buildings is the Church of the Immaculate Conception. A photo from 1907 featuring the inside of the Church of the Immaculate Conception. In her book, “The History of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Volume II,” Sister Eugenia Logan (RIP) wrote...
Newsnotes
...welcome at the Woods! Looking for a great reason to visit? Why not plan on attending a program or event this year? The 2018-19 program book is now available. The sisters have planned some great retreats, tours, workshops and events. This year you’ll find something new called “Sundays at the Woods.” Throughout the year on select Sundays, we invite you to spend two hours discovering Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Each month we have something new and interesting planned for you to explore....