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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.

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The Roads of Saint Mary’s

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.

Sister Janet Gilligan
January 12, 2022
As seen in HOPE, Visiting Saint Mary-of-the-Woods

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

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.

Sister Janet Gilligan
January 12, 2022
As seen in HOPE, Stories from the Archives, Visiting Saint Mary-of-the-Woods

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What’s next for O’Shaughnessy Dining Hall?

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?

Sisters of Providence
January 12, 2022
As seen in HOPE, Community Living, Visiting Saint Mary-of-the-Woods

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Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Sheila Donis!

'It feels good to be kind and helpful.'

Jason Moon
December 23, 2021
Providence Spirituality, Visiting Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Volunteering
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My life with the Violin

'Happiness is something to be practiced like a violin.'

Sister Carol Nolan
December 13, 2021
Art & Music, Education, Providence Spirituality, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, Sisters in Ministry, Visiting Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
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Walking a labyrinth: one Providence Associate’s experience

I think walking a labyrinth can be a prayer experience in the same way that anything we do with quiet reverence and intention is prayer. I find sitting in prayer very challenging. The helpful part of labyrinth as a prayer practice is that it is an embodied experience. The path allows me to bring my whole self.