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Fall in love with Saint Mary-of-the-Woods

By Mary Riley | September 18, 2018 |

It’s hard to pick a favorite season to visit Saint Mary-of-the-Woods – but fall is really spectacular. The foliage is changing from its’ summer greens to an array of brilliant…

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Art, an enduring legacy at the Woods

By Sister Donna Butler | September 8, 2018 |

On this particular day it was a painting done at Saint Mary of-the-Woods in 1898 by his grandmother, Mary Ray McCoy that brought Robert Kirkpatrick Jr., his brother, Jay and sister-in-law, Carole to visit for the first time.

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Empowering women, changing lives: Fair Trade meets Mother Theodore

By Joan Frisz | October 21, 2017 |

The core values of Global Mamas (and Fair Trade, in general) are consistent with the core values enumerated by the Sisters of Providence, namely:
• Focusing on the common good (Love);
• Working to alleviate the suffering of others in some direct way (Mercy);
• Endeavoring to ensure fair and equitable treatment for all (Justice);
• Using Earth’s resources in a sustainable manner (Care for Creation); and
• Working together for the good of the whole (Community).

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Fair Trade: products that improve the lives of people on the margins

By Mary Riley | January 11, 2017 |

Linden Leaf Gifts is a store that worries less about keeping the lights on and more about how to bring light into the lives of marginalized people. As a ministry of the Sisters of Providence, Linden Leaf Gifts measures success a little differently than most retail stores. Success is derived also from the difference it can make in the lives of people that provide the unique products sold there.

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A tangible reminder of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin

By Sister Rosemary Borntrager | May 27, 2016 |

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 our various ministries. At the very end as they are leaving there we all are – Sisters and Associates – waving goodbye to them. They also are being sent out to carry on Saint Mother Theodore’s mission and the ministry in their own lives and their own areas of the world. Linden Leaf Gifts gives them the opportunity to take back with them a tangible reminder of this experience.

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An unpublished note from Saint Mother Theodore Guerin

By Amy Miranda | May 24, 2016 |

Did you know there’s more from Saint Mother Theodore? The Archives department for the Sisters of Providence has several of Saint Mother Theodore’s letters that were not included in Journals and Letters.

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The Golden Oldies!

By Jason Moon | May 19, 2016 |

Remember Sister Marie Brendan Harvey? What about “In God’s Providence?”

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Linden Leaf Gifts: Not just a store!

By Mary Riley | April 26, 2016 |

When you enter Linden Leaf Gifts you will find the religious goods you might expect. There are wonderful items with the image of Saint Mother Theodore and Our Lady of Providence that will inspire you.

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Saint Theodora string doll travels all the way from Thailand!

By Jason Moon | September 8, 2015 | Comments Off on Saint Theodora string doll travels all the way from Thailand!

Pre-orders to begin on Sunday, Sept. 13

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‘World Day of Social Justice’

By Sister Donna Butler | February 20, 2015 |

This year’s theme is fair trade

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2 days and 2 ways to read Journals and Letters

By Ariane Detamore | October 23, 2014 |

We are only two days away from the Grand Opening Celebration of the Shrine of Saint Mother Theodore! Find out the two ways you can read “Journals and Letters of Mother Theodore.”

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Linden Leaf Gifts has grand opening

By Jason Moon | June 23, 2014 | Comments Off on Linden Leaf Gifts has grand opening

Terre Haute Chamber of Commerce conducts ribbon cutting

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