Visiting Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
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.
Adopting Iggy
Our plan is to try and make this an annual trip to come see Iggy so he doesn’t forget that his Florida parents Love him very much!
‘Little Known Facts’ about Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
'I love, love, love discovering some little known interesting facts about Saint Mother Theodore Guerin that makes her even more real to us today.'
A reflection on the 2021 Providence Associate Commitment and Renewal
We certainly support all your efforts on behalf of God’s mission of Providence wherever you may be
Forest Bathing
Indeed, The Woods “is like our mother, a sacred place, a gift to us humans from the divine. It is a paradise of healing.”
Stories from the Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Historic District
Here are some of the sites from the art exhibit “Stories from the Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Historic District,” now on display at the Swope Art Museum in Terre Haute.
You mean the world to us!
As Christians serving a broken, impoverished world, our work isn’t done
An unbreakable promise
True to her word, after her safe arrival at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Mother Theodore had a small log chapel built on a little hill in the forest east of the convent
Newsnotes
Catch up on news from the Sisters of Providence, from COVID-19 to Earth Day to a new alumni association.
