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Saint Mother Theodore Guerin

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By Diane Weidenbenner | March 8, 2014 |

National Catholic Sisters Week begins today and goes through Friday, March 14, as part of National Women’s History Month. Help us celebrate and recognize the Sisters of Providence.

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Sister Anji Fan becomes naturalized citizen

By Jason Moon | March 6, 2014 |

Recently, Sister Anji Fan took the oath to become a naturalized citizen of the United States.

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Bonjour to all!

By Sister Jan Craven | February 5, 2014 |

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.”

By Sister Dawn Tomaszewski | December 13, 2013 |

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.

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Mother Theodore was just here…

By Sister Dawn Tomaszewski | October 24, 2013 |

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”

By Christina Blust | October 22, 2013 |

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.”

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Saint Mother Theodore Guerin’s feast

By Sisters of Providence | October 3, 2013 |

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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Sister Patty Wallace to take final step in becoming an SP on Sunday

By Sisters of Providence | June 25, 2013 |

Sister Patty Wallace to take Perpetual Vows on Sunday, June 30, at 11 a.m. Mass, with the Sisters of Providence.

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Relationship with Saint Mother Theodore offers bridge through troubled times

By Dave Cox | June 17, 2013 |

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…

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Sister Ann signs letters

Occupational neurosis

By Sister Ann Casper | January 15, 2013 |

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…

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All Saints Day

By Sister Donna Butler | November 1, 2012 |

All Saints Day By Sister Donna Butler In the shadow of death a cemetery was the place I called home. In that dwelling place of saints gone before us solitude…

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Do extraordinary things: Foundation Day 2012

By Sister Denise Wilkinson | October 22, 2012 |

Happy Foundation Day! We celebrate with deep gratitude the six Sisters of Providence who arrived here 172 years ago today! I know you can name them – Mother Theodore Guerin,…

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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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