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Building and healing: Saint Mother Theodore Guerin moment
...so meaningful to the sisters, and now to all visitors, and they became captivated by Mother Theodore’s story. The Sisters of Providence Log Cabin Chapel at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind. Sister Mary gave the four men a full-fledged tour and then turned them over to Sister Florence Norton, who guided them through the Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Shrine for the next hour. Upon finishing the tour, one of the men pointed to a large photo of the sisters and the Providence...
Nature is a powerful healing source
As the doldrums of Indiana winter close in, my sixth experience to date, I find it inevitable to reflect on the warmth and liveliness of summer months. Snow is falling as I write this. Snow, which once served as a celebratory event during my time in the Rocky Mountains, an ingredient for outdoor recreation, is now an obstacle that stands in the way of the only egress from my home. I am watching it fall and slowly, quietly blanket all...
New Providence Associate candidates share what brought them here
...a cry for community.” “When I retired I decided the next part of my life would be for me. But I missed giving to others.” “I am here to boost my spiritual life.” “I went on a tour at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods led by Sister Rosemary Nudd. It started historical and became spiritual. She passed me a Providence Associate brochure when I finished. I bought the Sisters of Providence Practices book and read it three times. I thought, ‘where have these...
Mother Theodore: Who filled her shoes?
...Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind., serves as a welcoming center for the Sisters of Providence motherhouse and offers outreach to the community through tours, facility rentals, spiritual programs and retreats, and Sunday Brunch. It exists to provide people of all faith traditions, diverse cultures and ages an invitation to gather, to learn, to meet and to share in a spirit of hope and healing. More information about Providence Spirituality & Conference may be found at ProvCenter.org. Providence Center on Facebook @providenceconferencecenter on Instagram...
Sister Denise Wilkinson: A Reflection
...departments, ministries, programs, staffs, individual sisters and generous benefactors. Highlights of her 10 years as general superior include the following: Celebratory Events Mother Theodore Guerin canonized a saint (2006), First group of Providence Associates commissioned (2007; Volunteer Services program established (2010), Saint Mother Theodore Guerin outdoor statue installed (2009), Year of the River, beginning of monthly Taizé prayer services at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods open to the public (2013), 175th Anniversary Year, beginning with the opening of the Saint Mother Theodore Guerin...
Fresh air for the soul
Enjoy these photos of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods on a misty early morning in late August. The Sisters of Providence invite you to come, breathe in the beauty of the Woods. Plan your visit or schedule your tour soon. Don’t we all need a little fresh air for the soul?...
A look at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice and Sister Ann Sullivan
...– a native of Galesburg, Illinois, and cousin to Sisters Carol, Lucille and Nancy Nolan – ministered as the center’s first director. This year, WVC marks 20 years of existence. It includes more than 300 acres of state-certified organic farmland, bees, a berry patch, a water garden, a bluebird trail (spring through fall) and classified forest. Tours of the center are available. In addition, those interested in internships may also apply. And of course, don’t forget the alpacas! #throwbackthursday #tbt...
NETWORK’s Nuns on the Bus coming to Terre Haute!
The Nuns on the Bus are coming to Terre Haute! On Thursday, July 14, NETWORK’S Nuns on the Bus will make its third stop on the 2016 nationwide tour by conducting a caucus at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, 215 N. 7th St., Terre Haute. This year’s tour is called “Mend the Gaps: Reweaving the Fabric of Society.” The organization has developed a plan that focuses details on tax justice, living wages, family-friendly workplaces, access to Democracy, access to healthcare, access...
A Father’s Day Tribute!
...could tell him. A winning story was one that made him laugh – and one that wouldn’t allow him to beat me to the punch line. Even after he died, I would – from time to time – find myself saying, ‘Dad would just LOVE this!” As a child, Sister Lisa played tennis and even participated in several tournaments. She said she was “reasonably successful,” against most of her opponents; except one. “Dad would stand in the middle of the...
Throwback Thursday: Remembering a Renaissance Faire and a ‘pair-o’-docs’
...Jeanne Knoerle, who died in 2013 at the age of 85. Sister Jeanne entered the Congregation in 1949 and was a Sister of Providence for 64 years. Currently, Sister Rosemary and Sister Nancy both minister as tour guides at Providence Spirituality & Conference Center. Sister Rosemary entered the Congregation in 1964 and has been a Sister of Providence for 52 years. Sister Nancy entered the Congregation in 1955 and has been a Sister of Providence for 61 years. #throwbackthursday #tbt...
Meet some newer members
...now Interests and hobbies: music: listening to, singing and learning instruments; art: drawing, painting, coloring, art journaling; reading; watching movies; laughing; being outdoors What attracted you to religious life with the Sisters of Providence? What attracted me to the Sisters of Providence was their authenticity, humor, acceptance. The Sisters have always been authentic in witnessing their faith. Faith for the Sisters of Providence is not just praying in a chapel, but praying outside with alpacas, with a leaf or by...
Sisters share memories of the ‘Greatest Spectacle in Racing’
...at Costa High School, in Galesburg, Illinois, she secured tickets for the entire junior class from Tony Hulman to attend the race. “The school was closing and students would be transferring to another school,” she said. “It was their ‘senior class trip,’ which they wouldn’t be having the next year. “My dad met us at the track and gave everyone a royal tour with the guys getting to go into the garage area. It was a great day for all!”...