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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.

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Poverty Justice Fund

Started in 1999, the Poverty Justice Fund has partnered with close to 100 organizations to assist the Sisters of Providence in their efforts to promote social justice and the integrity of Earth. There are many direct service organizations that help…

Sister Donna Butler
April 25, 2014
Contribute, Peace & Justice, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin

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Storms, seasickness, and the Cincinnati

Mother Theodore and her companions endured dark, cramped quarters, rough waters and storms on their journey from France to America. The new permanent shrine to Saint Mother Theodore will have a replica of the small space that she lived in during her travels aboard the "Cincinnati."

Sister Paula Damiano
March 24, 2014
Providence Spirituality, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, Stories from the Archives

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Providence Associates retreat with Saint Mother Theodore Guerin

See photos of Providence Associates and Sisters of Providence gathered March 7-9 for a retreat on Saint Mother Theodore Guerin. Together they explored her life and virtues and spent time in prayer and reflection, including an all-night vigil at Saint Mother Theodore's shrine.

Amy Miranda
March 16, 2014
Providence Associates, Providence Spirituality, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, Sisters in Ministry

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Bonjour to all!

The construction of the permanent shrine to Saint Mother Theodore is underway! Learn more about what the French Room has in store for visitors, as you journey with a saint.

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“Put yourself gently into the hands of Providence.”

After a lot of deliberation and an invitation for input from sisters and associates, the quote that will be inscribed on the limestone platform that will support Saint Mother Theodore's coffin, has been decided.

Sister Dawn Tomaszewski
December 13, 2013
Providence Spirituality, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
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Mother Theodore was just here…

Mother Theodore is always present in our day-to-day lives. This fact was made all the more evident after attending the Saint Mother Theodore Fest this past weekend.

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“The Promised Land of Providence”

Happy Foundation Day! 173 years ago today, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin and her five companions finally arrived in Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. This lovely, old poem written by Sister Loretta Therese Bierman (1886-1919) tells of their first view of the “deep forest.”

Christina Blust
October 22, 2013
Providence Spirituality, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, Stories from the Archives

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Saint Mother Theodore Guerin’s feast

Happy feast of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin! Here at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods we will celebrate the feast with Mass at 11 a.m. (EDT) in the Church of the Immaculate Conception. All are invited!

Pope John Paul II described Mother Theodore as the perfect blend of “humanness and holiness.”

Today, we invite you to reflect on her niece, Marie-Thérèse’s, memories of Mother Theodore and those two qualities. After all, who knows us better than family?

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Relationship with Saint Mother Theodore offers bridge through troubled times

Kyle Meadors, a Providence Associate who lives in Chicago, has a special place in his heart for his father, and for Saint Mother Theodore Guerin. He and his associate-companion, Sister Pat Mahoney, went to All Saints Cemetery in Des Plaines,…

Sisters of Providence
June 17, 2013
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Occupational neurosis

Well, I guess I could have called it writer’s cramp, but having an occupational neurosis has a much more interesting ring to it! And along about mid-December every year, I even look forward to having a serious case of it!…

Sister Ann Casper
January 15, 2013
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Asking questions: Feast Day 2012

A couple of years ago, two sisters provided me with something to smile over, puzzle about, and learn from. At the time, we Sisters of Providence were in the midst of making an important decision. As always, there were different…

Sister Denise Wilkinson
October 3, 2012
Reflections from Sister Denise, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin

News Releases

New Log Cabin Chapel at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods to be dedicated and blessed on Saint Mother Theodore Guerin’s feast day, Oct. 3

When Saint Mother Theodore Guerin and her five companions arrived late in the day on Oct. 22, 1840, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, history was in the making. On Wednesday, Oct. 3, which is Saint Mother Theodore’s feast day, history will be…

Sisters of Providence
September 28, 2012
Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, Visiting Saint Mary-of-the-Woods

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