Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is the first ministry of the Sisters of Providence, founded by Saint Mother Theodore Guerin and her companion sisters just months after they arrived in the United States in 1840. A vibrant college community located at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, the Sisters continue to sponsor the college.
SMWC dedicates Sister Jeanne Knoerle sculpture
'I think she had a distinct ability to always look forward. She was always visionary, ahead of her time.'
Online exclusive: Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and Sisters of Providence seek more collaboration
Trustee Alice Shelton said the retreat was very important. “The public tends to view Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and the Sisters of Providence as being very close together.”
New energy, focus for justice
Before discerning a focus, sisters and associates gave input on their priorities. Six key justice issues emerged: environment, human trafficking, immigration and refugees, anti-racism, women’s issues and nonviolence. Still … there was a clear desire for focus.
Nolan receives alum award for purpose, devotion and leadership from St. Mary-of-the-Woods College
Sister Carol Nolan received the Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Award for possessing similar purpose, devotion, community vitality and leadership as exhibited by Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College’s foundress.
Throwback Thursday: Remembering a Renaissance Faire and a ‘pair-o’-docs’
Remember the Renaissance Faire? Would you like to learn more about a 'pair-o'-docs?'
Throwback Thursday: Remember ‘Tiny Tim?’
Andrew O'Dwyer worked in security for the Sisters of Providence and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College for 48 years
What brings you here? What are you searching for?
One candidate said her 27-year-old daughter had come to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. She said she saw her daughter “became complete” here. So now she is coming as a Providence Associate candidate seeking to feel complete herself.
Sisters offer reaction to college’s co-ed announcement
"This is a decision that is rooted for tomorrow."
A Woodsie reflects: Shannon Sonderman
See what a college student at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods has to say about her admiration for Saint Mother Theodore Guerin.
A “Woodsie” reflects: Mari Bennett
What does Mother Theodore's journey mean to a young and aspiring college student? Find out what Mari Bennett has to say.
