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.
Tony and the NIH: Our newest alpaca becomes a part of history
This past April, the Sisters of Providence were blessed with a bouncing bundle of alpaca joy, Raphael Anthony (aka Tony). It couldn’t have come at a better time. At this point we were several weeks into our “shelter in place”…
‘What about the switchboard?’
In the end, it was decided I would work from home and all calls would be routed to my cell phone
A walk in the Woods during social distancing
Immersed in my favorite place to love my God.
The building may be closed, but I have been to church.
Thankful to these Woods for feeding my spirit.
Sister Barbara Battista: What does it mean to you to be a Catholic Sister today?
Living a common life centered in the Gospel virtues of poverty, chastity, and obedience has opened and stretched me beyond my wildest imaginings.
Sister Cathy Campbell: What does it mean to you to be a Catholic Sister today?
And in the 55 years I have been a Sister of Providence, I have discovered those possibilities have been imaginative and endless.
Sister Dawn Tomaszewski: What it means to be a Catholic sister today
'My sisters and our associates invigorate me for whatever might lay ahead.'
‘It was 20 years ago today …’
'We were attracted to the combination of faith, justice, and environmental sustainability WVC and the Sisters of Providence offered.'
Lenten Psalm of Awakening
Being joyful during Lent is expressed in our belief in triumph over evil, love over death.
Christmas Fun at the Woods 2019
The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, and others ushered in the holiday season early on Saturday, Dec. 7, as the Congregation presented its annual Christmas Fun at the Woods event. Approximately 800 people attended the event. Activities included…
A Reflection for the Feast of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
'Give me, give us, this heart of Mother Theodore with which to treasure the power and promise of the cross.'
