Stories from the Archives
Often, some of the most interesting pieces of history are lost in time. These inviting stories are drawn from the Sisters of Providence Archives and the memories of sisters and friends. They feature the many people and places instrumental in the Sisters of Providence history.
Oral history: The little things with Sister Lois Ann Stoiber
"What delights this Sister of Providence after being a member of this order for 76 years? “The little things. I can find great joy in little things," says Sister Lois Ann Stoiber.
A reflection for the Feast of St. Cecilia
'Music is God's gift to (man); the only art of heaven given to earth; the only art of earth we take to heaven.'
Oral history: the adventures and challenges of Sister Dorothy Ellen Wolsiffer, SP
“When I look back over the years of the variety of ministries, I see them as challenging but adventuresome. My last ministry of being a pastoral associate was involved with serving older adults: food pantry, ministry of care and visiting the sick, communion services, etc. These were all things I enjoyed tremendously. God’s love throughout the years has sparked my life and made it more interesting. Life flows like a river: smooth, bumps, twirls, spinning on rocks and falling.”
Archives: telling our story of living the Gospel
From the beginning, recording and preserving our story has been an essential element of our ministry.
Oral history: Sister Patricia Geis, a life of adventures and little ones
Sister Patty’s dedication, vows and sense of adventure in service has taken her in many directions since that day 70 years ago when she entered Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.
Reconnecting with Basilian Sisters in Ukraine
Reviving these memories of the beautiful people in a country rooted in a strong Christian heritage makes my heart weep as we pray ...
Installation ceremony Jan 23, 2022
The Sisters of Providence introduced their new leadership team during an installation ceremony on Sunday, Jan. 23. The new team consists of (from left) General Councilor Sister Anne Therese Falkenstein, SP, General Councilor Sister Carole Kimes, SP, General Superior Sister…
Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
“History is the long and tragic story of the fact that privileged groups seldom give up their privileges voluntarily … we know through painful experience that freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the…
Meaningful new names for the roads of Saint Mary’s
The names of its winding roads can tell us much about the culture and history of the Sisters of Providence and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.
And now, a brief word from O’Shaughnessy Dining Hall
I am still a place of tranquil symmetry and classic beauty, and sometimes I think I can hear faint echoes of the chatter, laughter, music and ritual that for 100 years have filled this special space. I wait in eager expectation to learn what my next role will be.
St. Joseph Lake blessing
September 14, 2021 the Sisters of Providence gathered with Father Terry Johnson and blessed St. Joseph’s lake. The blessing was followed by a wonderful cookout, games and s’mores for dessert all provided by the Helping Ourselves Meaningfully Engage (HOME) team.
Stories from the Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Historic District
Here are some of the sites from the art exhibit “Stories from the Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Historic District,” now on display at the Swope Art Museum in Terre Haute.