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Saint Mother Theodore Guerin

An unshakeable trust in God. It set Saint Mother Theodore Guerin apart and makes her a model for us in our daily living. Get to know our brave and inspiring foundress better through these stories.

Blog, Reflections

Foundation day: a community effort

Each of the founding sisters brought unique and much needed skills and gifts to the fledgling community. The same is true today; except that our tent is much bigger.

Sister Sue Paweski
October 20, 2018
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Blog, Reflections

Feast of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, 2018 reflection

It was about 9:30 p.m. on one of the nights leading up to the opening of the new shrine of Saint Mother Theodore back in October of 2014. I went looking for Father Mark Joseph Costello, who was putting the…

Sister Dawn Tomaszewski
October 3, 2018
Providence Spirituality, Reflections from Sister Dawn, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin

Blog

Pray with Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, our friend in heaven

As we approach her feast day, let’s turn to Saint Mother Theodore, a friend and prayer support in heaven, for help in praying for our needs.

Amy Miranda
September 23, 2018
Providence Spirituality, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin

Videos

Saint Mother Theodore Guérin: A Woman for All Time

Who was this woman we call Saint Mother Theodore? In 1840, leaving her home in France, she came to Indiana determined to be the face of God’s Providence to everyone she encountered. She left a legacy of love, mercy and…

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Mother Theodore moment

All in all, it seems Jack has caught the essence of our saint: very brave, a lover of nature and very kind. Jack himself is very much that way: very brave, a lover of nature and very caring. That’s the thing about saints. We want to be like them.

Sister Denise Wilkinson
May 25, 2018
As seen in HOPE, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin

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Mother Theodore the leader

Saint Mother Theodore Guerin was a true leader. She led by inspiring others. “The sweetness and patience of our dear Mother opened all hearts to her, and once in possession of a heart, she could lead the will to the…

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The woman behind the saint

Saint Mother Theodore Guerin was an immigrant, stood up to injustice, endured poverty, lived with chronic health problems and more. Through her own words, which have been published in Journals and Letters of Mother Theodore Guerin, we are able to see the woman behind the saint and why she continues to lead and inspire people worldwide.

Amy Miranda
May 14, 2018
Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, Stories from the Archives

Photo Albums

Frosty morning at the Woods

We’ve had some beautiful frosty mornings lately at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Enjoy the view. It’s always a good time for a visit to these sacred Woods!

Amy Miranda
March 14, 2018
Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, Visiting Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
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Blog

Virtual spiritual pilgrimage of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods

Take a spiritual and historic walk around some of the sacred spaces at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods from the comfort of your armchair. We hope you enjoy reflecting on these sacred Woods.

Amy Miranda
February 4, 2018
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Intersectionality – what is it?

Today, even as random violence seems to become the norm in our country, there are some for whom violence and discrimination are nothing new. Whole classes of people face discrimination on a daily basis because of how their realities overlap: discrimination in housing, the workplace, our churches, our criminal justice system, health care, our immigration system.

Sister Donna Butler
January 19, 2018
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Shared roots: bonds that unite beyond culture, time and place

" I loved being the very place where Mother Theodore worshiped in her years of living in La Providence. To sit in this very simple chapel for hours refreshed and renewed me. There I experienced in a unique way the presence of Mother Theodore," writes Sister Denise Wilkinson.

Sister Denise Wilkinson
January 19, 2018
As seen in HOPE, Reflections from Sister Denise, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
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L’association Providence-Armor

We can all become honorary members of L’association Providence-Armor.

Jean Brown
November 15, 2017
Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, Visiting Saint Mary-of-the-Woods

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