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Visiting Saint Mary-of-the-Woods

A reflection for the Providence Associate Commitment Ceremony

By Sister Dawn Tomaszewski | October 10, 2022 |

‘Go forth, Providence Associates, into the world to form community and to minister.’

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Providence Housing Corp. completes seventh phase of expansion

By Jason Moon | July 9, 2022 |

‘We have a wonderful and caring community here.,’

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Twenty-five discoveries at The Woods

By Suzie Ray | June 16, 2022 |

Providence Associates Suzie Ray and Jane Fischer share 25 things they discovered while volunteering at The Woods earlier this month.

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Volunteer Spotlight: The Sister Volunteers

By Jason Moon | April 29, 2022 |

‘It’s like answering questions about our family home.’

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Spring Open House set for Friday, April 8

By Sisters of Providence | April 5, 2022 |

For more information, call 930-200-9269, email stmarys@flco.com or visit live@stmarys.com.

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Praying together for Peace

By Sisters of Providence | March 18, 2022 |

The chapel is open to the public and the Sisters are inviting all to join in prayer for an end to the death, destruction and misery in Ukraine

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Taizé Prayer Service scheduled for March 8

By Jason Moon | February 10, 2022 |

The hour-long service includes prayer, readings, beautiful music and time for silence and reflection.

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Meaningful new names for the roads of Saint Mary’s

By Sister Janet Gilligan | January 13, 2022 |

The names of its winding roads can tell us much about the culture and history of the Sisters of Providence and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.

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A closer look at ‘How to Be an Antiracist’

By Sister Jan Craven | January 13, 2022 |

‘What is fascinating about Dr. Kendi? He does not lose hope and instills a sense of taking a chance to do more than survive, but to thrive and live forever free of racism.’

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The Roads of Saint Mary’s

By Sister Janet Gilligan | January 12, 2022 |

This renaming of roads was necessary in order for the Woods to be enrolled in the County Emergency System. In the past, when there was an emergency, a member of the security staff had to wait at the gate to direct the emergency vehicles.

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And now, a brief word from O’Shaughnessy Dining Hall

By Sister Janet Gilligan | January 12, 2022 |

I am still a place of tranquil symmetry and classic beauty, and sometimes I think I can hear faint echoes of the chatter, laughter, music and ritual that for 100 years have filled this special space. I wait in eager expectation to learn what my next role will be.

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What’s next for O’Shaughnessy Dining Hall?

By Maureen Dickinson | January 12, 2022 |

We invite you to put on your creative thinking cap and help us brainstorm! Do you have suggestions for uses of O’Shaughnessy Dining Hall that will help provide income needed to sustain the building and ministries of the Woods?

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Founded in 1840 by Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana is a place to relax, reflect or pray. You can immerse yourself in our fascinating history and amazing architecture. Many of our buildings are now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Take a guided group tour or a self-guided tour where you can explore at your own pace. There is plenty to do indoors such as visiting the Shrine of Saint Mother Theodore Gueirn, the Church of the Immaculate Conception and the Blessed Sacrament Chapel. Animal and nature lovers will discover an abundance of trees and plants as well as a variety of creatures such as alpacas and chickens. You can do a little shopping and stop for a bite to eat. All are welcome.

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