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.
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.
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.
“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.
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.
“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.”
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…
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…