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Sister Diane Mason
...be and it paves the way for opportunities to do that. Favorites Time of day: Sunset – thanking God for another great day! Season: Spring – the season of hope. Least favorite subject in school: Math. Childhood activity: Played sports, baseball, basketball and even football. Movie: Rudy, a desire to go against all odds; and The Passion of Christ. Recreation: Being outdoors and enjoying the beauty. Book: Anything that is spiritual – that will feed my mind, heart and soul....
Meaningful work
As a child, I dreaded Labor Day. It marked the end of summer — the end of daily swims, of neighborhood baseball games and tennis tournaments, the end of playing outdoors until dusk. Sister Shawn Marie McDermott teaches 5th grade students at St. Agnes School, Arlington, Mass. School opened on the day after Labor Day, and for a long time I thought the holiday was given its name because it marked the beginning of what I thought of as labor...
Sister Nancy Reynolds watches London Olympics with keen interest, especially swimming competition
...she became the team’s statistician. She also coached tennis and cross country for a while, but moved into the role of basketball officiating. In her officiating career, she had five sectional tournaments, five regional tournaments and three semi-states tournaments, a noteworthy achievement. She retired from that because of a broken ankle. She also keeps her high interest in women’s basketball, having attended five of the NCAA Women’s Final Four tournaments. Through the demands of training and the commitment to coaching...
From The Shrine of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
...our servers and parishioners more devoted to the life and works of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin and work and serve not only by obligation but with love and compassion to God. For more information: Sister Jan For more information about the shrine, to arrange a tour at Saint Mary-of the-Woods, to submit prayer requests or to report blessings that have touched your lives, contact Sister Jan Craven, coordinator of the Office of the Shrine of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, at...
Convent Cemetery
...cemetery are part of the outdoor tour of the campus at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. For more information, call 812-535-4531. Cemetery history Originally, the convent cemetery was located on a small hill near the original Saint Anne Shell Chapel. Saint Mother Theodore and other early sisters were buried here. However, as the congregation grew, the need for more land became evident. Mother Mary Cecilia Bailly, second general superior of the Congregation, purchased over 30 acres of land in October 1857. In 1860,...
Church of the Immaculate Conception
...1991. Renovation One hundred years after the laying of the cornerstone, the church underwent a transformation not only to conform with the liturgical norms of the Second Vatican Council, but also to strengthen the floor joists. As with the building of the church, this renovation was accomplished with the monetary assistance of many donors. Interested in a tour? Use the form here to email us about tours, or you can contact us directly at 812-535-2946. Fill out my online form....
Blessed Sacrament Chapel
...of exposition to a chapel of reservation. The Blessed Sacrament is now secured in the tabernacle. The chapel is unlocked from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Anyone wishing to pray there is welcome. If you would like to enroll yourself or your loved ones in the Blessed Sacrament Association, please visit this link. Interested in a tour? Use the form here to email us about tours, or you can contact us directly at 812-535-2946. Fill out my online form....
Sister Terri Boland
...and the sisters were being tossed about. The sister who was in charge said to the rest of them not to fear. She said, “We’ve come too far to die at sea.” During the vocation weekend, we went on a tour of the shell chapel. They told us the story about Mother Theodore and her companions praying to St. Ann for safe voyage across the ocean during an awful storm. I didn’t really know the Sisters of Providence, but I...
Adopt an Alpaca
...least 10-14 days to ensure we have staffing available to accommodate your requested date and time. We may not be able to accommodate last minute requests. Additionally, we may host other VIP events with our alpacas so be sure to keep your information updated so we can contact you. Reserve possible times for your alpaca visit here. Did you know you can also tour our farm? Learn about group and private opportunities to tour our farm and meet our friendly,...
Organic gardening
...five acres of USDA certified organic gardens and two acres of organically grown orchards at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods are managed by White Violet Center for Eco-Justice staff. These delicious vegetables, fruits, and herbs are sold in the Farm Store at White Violet Center, at the Terre Haute Farmers’ Market at The Meadows Shopping Center, and to local food services and restaurants. Those interested in garden volunteer work or scheduling a group tour of the garden should contact at 812-535-2946 or lrobinette@spsmw.org....
Organic gardening, alpaca and fiber arts internships
Transform yourself and transform the world at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice (WVC), Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, near Terre Haute. At White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, a ministry of the Sisters of Providence, you’ll find 320 acres of forestland, a 5-acre organic garden, a 2-acre orchard, berries, about 150 laying chickens, and a herd of about 40 alpacas. It’s all very hands-on. Expect to work outdoors for hours at a time planting, harvesting and weeding in the certified organic garden and...
National Shrine of Our Lady of Providence
...protection and intercession of Our Lady of Providence as Queen of the Home. Let us light a candle for you National Shrine of Our Lady of Providence The Sisters of Providence would be honored to light a candle in our shrine and pray for your intentions. We are here for you. Light a candle Interested in a tour? Use the form here to email us about tours, or you can contact us directly at 812-535-2946. Fill out my online form....