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.
Women’s History Month: Mother Theodore and Vincennes
Mother Theodore Guerin and her sister-companions stayed with the Sisters of Charity while in Vincennes, Ind. She writes about Vincennes: “At Vincennes, especially, one might think she was in Noah’s ark. The confused noise is deafening. The two pianos that the…
Women’s History Month: Mother Theodore and corduroy roads
Mother Theodore Guerin and her sister-companions traveled by stagecoach from Evansville to Vincennes, Ind. She writes about this uncomfortable trip: “ … we entered a thick forest where we saw the most singular kind of road that could be imagined. It…
Women’s History Month: Mother Theodore and mosquitoes
In Cincinnati, Mother Theodore Guerin and her companion-sisters found a blood-thirsty mob. She humorously writes: “We were far from supposing that, in the midst of the city where we had been so well received, we were to find a multitude of enemies…
1964 vocations leaflet
In 1964 the Congregation utilized the following leaflet in its vocation efforts. Today, the Sisters of Providence still serve in Taiwan, but they no longer minister in Peru. Included in this leaflet is a prayer for vocations.
Sisters of Providence Congregation artifacts
A video of some of the early artifacts of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana.
Church of the Immaculate Conception booklet
Throughout the years, there have been several brochures printed about the Church of the Immaculate Conception. This small booklet was printed in the late 1950s or 1960s. This booklet shares information about the architecture of the sacred building, the altars,…
Church of the Immaculate Conception restoration
In 1986, the Church of the Immaculate Conception underwent restoration not only to conform with the liturgical norms of the Second Vatican Council, but also to strengthen the floor joists. This brochure lists restoration costs and memorial gift opportunities. The…
Centenary of St. Anne Chapel, 1876-1976
In 1976, the 100th anniversary of the St. Anne Chapel — or St. Anne Shell Chapel as it is commonly known — was celebrated. This small chapel is located in Providence Park near the cemetery. In thanksgiving for a safe…
Saint Mother Theodore’s artifacts (video)
A few of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin’s artifacts: (no audio)
The story of YOU …
In early 1960, the Sisters of Providence Vocations Office used the pamphlet, The Story of You …, to encourage young women to discern religious life, in particular, religious life with the Sisters of Providence. The pamphlet was addressed to “YOU…
Former aspirant remembers Tiny Tim
The Web article on Tiny Tim definitely caused more than a little talk. It prompted Barbara (Kovats) Tuttle of Temple Terrace, Fla., to submit the photo at right to Archivist Sister Mary Ryan. From 1959 to 1961, Barbara attended the…
Tiny Tim: security at the Woods
For 48 years, Andrew “Tiny Tim” O’Dwyer was the face of security at the motherhouse and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. A large-statured man, Andrew hailed from County Galway, Ireland. During his long tenure at the Woods, Tiny Tim came to know…