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Visiting Saint Mary-of-the-Woods

Santa visits the Alpacas!

By Sisters of Providence | November 29, 2022 |

Santa visited the Alpacas!

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Welcome our new Coordinator of Volunteer Services!

By Jason Moon | November 16, 2022 |

‘No one could ever replace Sister Becky, but I am happy to try and fill her shoes.’

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Foundation Day and our French connection

By Sisters of Providence | October 24, 2022 |

‘Thank you Mother Mary for choosing and calling Mother Theodore to lead the mission to Indiana.’

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Facts, Inspiration and Reflection Starters: Saint Teresa of Avila

By Sister Paula Damiano | October 15, 2022 |

‘Do I place myself in Providence and reverence the place and time as a true gift rather than looking back or worrying about the future?’

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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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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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