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.
Filled with the life of our dear Mother Theodore
It has been months of waiting patiently for the beautifully curved BUT bare walls of the new shrine of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin to be filled with the life of our dear Mother Theodore.
Then in a matter of days, the whole place was bursting with the spirit of our amazing saint. Stunningly colorful panels, chronicling the story of her faith-filled life, offer a glimpse of what holiness might look like in pioneer Indiana.
Letter: January 1, 1854
It is yet another one of our favorite Saint Mother Theodore quotes! Who would have thought that a religious woman in the 1800s could give us millennials such great advice?
Letter: Ash Wednesday 1854
There are so many beautiful quotes by Mother Theodore, but what prompted her to say these things? This one might just have you thinking about actually listening to your heart.
Mother Theodore dioramas: before and after
These 12 dioramas, located in Providence Spirituality and Conference Center, will take you on a journey with Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, foundress of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind. Her journey begins in France, and ends with the…
Artifacts of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
Watch Mother Theodore’s trunk Statues Mother Theodore’s journal Crucifixes & rosaries One says, “This crucifix was carefully kept with envelopes and packets containing what may be first class relics of Mother Theodore. It is probable that is associated in some…
Saint Mother Theodore children’s book awarded
Catholic Press Association rates 'Saint Theodora' book fourth in contest
Two sisters profess first, perpetual vows
Sister Arrianne Whittaker professes first vows; Sister Su-Hsin Huang professes perpetual vows
The Story on the Walls of Shells
Nestled within the trees of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods is the Saint Anne Shell Chapel. We know it's there, but what's the story?
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…
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."
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.
