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Twenty-five discoveries at The Woods
...of various sizes and lovely “in-progress” projects! 24. Walking the premises, you can see all the organic gardens and orchards. 25. Every time you walk through the Shrine of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, you learn something new! We hope you enjoyed Jane and Suzie’s updates. Perhaps they will inspire you to plan a visit to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, schedule a tour or come out and volunteer. You could even join the community by becoming a Sister of Providence or Providence Associate!...
Sister Joan Matthews (formerly Sister Ignatius)
...the struggle but doggedly stuck together for the move.” Bringer of beauty Sister Joan Matthews connects with creation by picking flowers in the gardens at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Joan’s talents extended beyond music. She created greeting cards using perfected calligraphy and enjoyed floral arranging. Sister Joan had a penchant for bringing the beauties from outdoors to indoor areas, especially to the church and various areas of Providence Hall and beyond. She was often seen in the flower gardens at White...
Reconnecting with Basilian Sisters in Ukraine
...off by the newly cobblestoned streets. In our free time, we were able to explore the neighborhood, sometimes accompanied by our young sister-students as a way to practice their English. Our hosts generously arranged several tours, including an overnight train trip to Kiev. Ironically, one of the monuments we saw there was a statue celebrating the centuries-old fraternal relationship of “Father Russia and Mother Ukraine.” Reviving these memories of the beautiful people in a country rooted in a strong Christian...
Smile for the camera!
...found in ministry at the SPRED Chapel or across the street at the administration building, located at the intersection of Lowe Avenue and 30th Street in Chicago. Nestled in the Bridgeport neighborhood, the three-story chapel houses a surprising collection of original art, primarily sculptures. We felt as though we were touring an art museum as we walked through the chapel, sanctuary, kitchen, classrooms and hallways. We learned the public art sculptures depicting various scenes with the apostles, as well as...
Sister Mary Ann Lechner (formerly Sister Robert Ann)
...I am fine. I was trying to walk a dog.’ We laughed through the whole Mass.” Sharon continued, “When vacationing in Washington, D.C., we began walking at 7:30 a.m. (since the two of us college educated people did not know how to use the metro system!) and toured until 7:30 p.m., on foot. When we got back to our hotel room, Mary Ann fell backwards on the bed with her clothes, shoes and all, and slept until the next morning.”...
Meaningful new names for the roads of Saint Mary’s
...from Grove Place to Good Shepherd Court ends at the small outdoor Good Shepherd Chapel, built in 2020. Grove Place continues past the orderly rows of white grave stones of the Sisters of Providence cemetery to the right and the Sacred Heart Grove to the left. The Grove is the site of a shrine to the Sacred Heart that dates back to 1895 and a labyrinth constructed in 2004. The towering trees still rustle with echoes of novitiate recreations, picnics...
Newsnotes from the Sisters of Providence winter 2022
...Eco-Justice Director Lorrie Heber will officially retire on March 1. Lorrie joined the Sisters of Providence in the spring of If you have had the pleasure of taking a tour or class from Lorrie, you’ll immediately feel her passion for eco-justice and teaching people about living more sustainably. Congratulations to Lorrie on her retirement. We know she will enjoy many more exciting adventures with her husband Tom. New Providence Associates From front left: Jennifer Christos, Michael Booth, Erin Gick, Kathleen...
Woods Core Class brings students, sisters together
Sister Donna Butler, SP Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College’s Woods Core 100 class uses the concept of communities, and how they have influenced societies, education and the world, to introduce the Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College (SMWC) community and its particular values and ideas. The Sisters of Providence are honored to be a part of these classes. In my endeavors with SMWC students in these classes, I have accompanied the students to the guided tours of Saint Mother Theodore’s Shrine and other sites on...
Sister Ann Stephen Stouffer
...life spilled over into the many sister friendships she formed and fostered over the years. She shared her interests in camping and exploring the great outdoors with her local community. I can testify from personal experience that when Ann joined us at St. Anthony’s, her adventurous spirit prompted camping trips with Sister Kay Manley and me to all the state parks in the area. A favorite campsite for us was on a bluff overlooking the ocean near Santa Barbara, with...
Sister Winifred Mary Sullivan
...skills in her teachers. When Winnie told Mary Beth there was a perfect position for her in Jasper at the 10th Street School, Mary Beth took the job and it was indeed a perfect fit. Winnie loved to travel. In 2000, she and Margaret Norris, Joanna Brown and Barbara Bluntzer trekked from San Francisco to Portland, stopping at Crater Lake and other tourist attractions. Barbara said, “Winnie was an easy traveler, never complaining, joining in picnics and walks – her...
Adopting Iggy
...in time for Christmas! Planning a visit Michelle with Iggy When Michelle saw the certificate, we started to joke about going to visit, and then we looked at each other and said we were 100 percent going to go visit Iggy. The White Violet Center for Eco-Justice is an extremely accommodating organization and easy to communicate and make plans with. The whole process of scheduling a tour time and asking for directions (out-of-towners) was pleasant and easy. Tara (Elmore) was...
Newsnotes from the Sisters of Providence fall 2021
...Jan. 2, 2022. West Terre Haute is one of six communities in the state hosting the traveling tours. The traveling tour explains how water is an essential component to life on Earth. The Smithsonian Institute teamed with Indiana Humanities to include the special tour of the Shell Chapel. There is no cost to attend the exhibit. For more information, visit https://indianahumanities.org/event/water-ways-indianatour-west-terre-haute/ Saint Anne Shell Chapel was erected in 1875. Nearly all the shells that don its walls were collected by...