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Miracles of hope, family, and healing
As a Sister of Providence, Sister Jan Craven devotes a great deal of her time to her ministry. Not only does she spend time in prayer, but she also assists with tours, serves as a hostess to visiting groups, steps in as a docent, and volunteers for many other things as well. On top of all this, her main priority is to serve as the director of the Shrine of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin. Here, she has taken to the...
A family pilgrimage to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
...founding of the Sisters of Providence . A video, dioramas, a tour of her shrine and a replica of the first log cabin unfolded a picture of a very committed and profoundly faith-driven saint. The story had parallels to Blessed Theresa of Calcutta, the saint who fought the good fight and braved the odds with a blind faith in Providence back in India. When we revered Mother Theodore’s relics and prayed at her tomb, we pleaded for a piece of...
Sister Kathleen on the pages of Rolling Stone magazine
...the time of the Vatican’s investigation of women religious congregations. “My understanding from (Binelli) was that the publisher of Rolling Stone was outraged by this investigation,” Sister Kathleen said. The magazine article also featured Sister of Social Service Simone Campbell and her work with NETWORK, known for its Nuns on the Bus tours. Sister Simone is the executive director of the organization. Sister Kathleen ministers at 8th Day Center for Justice, based in Chicago. The center was founded in 1974...
Sister Carole Kimes
...accompanies a group of women from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parish in Carmel, Indiana, where she ministers, on a tour of the shrine of St. Mother Theodore Guerin at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. “Every single day becomes a transition when you are older. But what we have learned and what psychologists have learned is there really are two goals as we get older. One is to figure out our legacy. And two is to try to still remain in control when every...
New alpaca cria: Providence Sullivan
...of White Violet Center. Cassie Hull’s internship ends Saturday, so she is excited a cria was born this week! Sullie is a beautiful bay black female born to Providence Cecelia Bailly and Goldrush’s Stone Cold Stunner. There was a group of St. Charles 3rd-graders touring the farm at the time of the cria’s birth. What a unique educational moment for them! Wouldn’t you have loved to have sat in on the family dinners of those students last night? Days like...
A tangible reminder of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
...extend the mission and ministry of the Sisters of Providence through Providence Spirituality and Conference Center. (It) acts as a conduit between the public and the Sisters of Providence.” It is a real ministry! And that is what I find the most inspiring. As the tourist/pilgrim continues through the Shrine area after leaving the Shrine Chapel, she or he seems sent out by Saint Mother Theodore “as birds from the nest” into the world of today and is introduced to...
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!”...
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...
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...
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?...
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...
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...