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Providence Associates
...Providence Associate Lori Strawn Wichita, Kansas “My purposeful connection with the Sisters of Providence has renewed my soul, deepened my spiritual connection and stirred hope for the future.” Providence Associate Tara Lane West Terre Haute, Indiana Who are the PAs? What do we do? As Providence Associates, we strive to live in our individual lives the Sisters of Providence vision of helping to create a more just and hope-filled world through prayer, education, service and advocacy. Learn more about us...
Saint Mother Theodore Guerin’s Story
...Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods today. You can visit Saint Mother Theodore’s final resting place at the Shrine of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. Contents Summary timeline Saint Mother Theodore Guerin’s story Early years in France Tragedy at a Young Age Sister St. Theodore Chronic ill health begins “Love the children first, and then teach them.” Winning over the children Misunderstood Schooled in medicine Missionary to the United States Journey and disappointment A Woman of Determination and...
General Superiors
...Slattery Mother Mary Bernard Laughlin Mother Marie Helene Franey Mother Gertrude Clare Owens Mother Rose Angela Horan Mother Mary Pius Regnier Sister Loretta Schafer Sister Anne Doherty Sister Nancy Nolan Sister Diane Ris Sister Ann Margaret O’Hara Sister Denise Wilkinson Sister Dawn Tomaszewski Mission in China 1840–1856 Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, foundress of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind., has been called a visionary, a model of virtue, and a source of inspiration and...
Quick facts about Saint Mother Theodore Guerin (Saint Theodora)
...Oct. 15, 2006 by Pope Benedict XVI at a ceremony in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican in Rome. Feast Day for Saint Mother Theodore: Oct. 3. Read more about Saint Mother Theodore or download a brief history of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin. Recent stories See all posts about Saint Mother Theodore Guerin. A Gracious Ceremony: New Building for Miracle Home May 4, 2026 Providence Associates’ Spring Retreat: A Joyful Time May 4, 2026 Anne Thérèse Guérin: 20 Years of...
Books & Resources
...Saint Mother Theodore Guerin The life of Mother Theodore has inspired several books solely about her and has warranted inclusion in numerous other books. Books available at Linden Leaf Gifts include: Saint Theodora and Her Promise to God The Story of Mother Theodore Guerin Your child might enjoy “Saint Theodora and Her Promise to God,” written by Mary K. Doyle and illustrated by Phil Velikan. The book, beautifully illustrated and fun to read, is an inspiring story of how one...
Steps to sainthood
...ceremony and Eucharistic Liturgy presided over by Pope Benedict XVI at The Vatican. Oct. 3, 2014 Saint Mother Theodore Guerin’s remains are moved to their final resting place in the new chapel room of the new Shrine of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Oct. 25, 2014 Official opening of the Shrine of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana Get in touch Use the form here to email the Shrine of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin. Fill out my online form....
Honoring you
...The award recipients are honored at the annual Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Evening. See all recipients by clicking here. Saint Mother Theodore Companions Award You, as a loyal benefactor, may receive the Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Companions Award for exhibiting qualities shared by the five heroic sisters who accompanied Saint Mother Theodore from France to Indiana. In 1840, Mother Theodore and five young sisters from Ruille, France, left behind their homes, knowing they would likely never return. Ranging in age...
Sisters invite public to Earth Day Festival
The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, invite the public to come out for the upcoming Earth Day Festival. The festival will begin at 11 a.m., and conclude at 3 p.m., on Saturday, April 18. It will be hosted by White Violet Center for Eco-Justice, a ministry of the Sisters of Providence. Guests are invited to immerse themselves in the beautiful nature of the Woods while enjoying the activities. Something has been planned for everyone throughout the day, including...
History Timeline 1840-1926
...her grieving mother and sister. When things settle down, she follows her dream of becoming a sister. She joins the Sisters of Providence at Ruillé-sur-Loir in 1823 and becomes Sister St. Theodore. Because she is a very good teacher and leader, she is chosen to lead a group of sisters to Indiana. Read more about Saint Mother Theodore Guerin’s story. 1840 Mother Theodore and her five companions arrive at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 1840–1856 Administration of Mother Theodore Guerin Establishing the Academy...
Testimonies of people who knew her
Susan Alvey was 93 when she testified as a witness in Mother Theodore’s Cause. People who knew Saint Mother Theodore in her lifetime share first-hand accounts of her below. Susanna Alvey lived in Saint Mary’s Village when Mother Theodore Guerin arrived in 1840 “She [Saint Mother Theodore] was a good Mother for her daughters and for all around her. In my opinion, she was a very humble person, a person of solid faith, hope and charity. She was also a...
History Timeline 1966–Today
...second miracle! Pope Benedict XVI canonizes Saint Mother Theodore Guerin on October 15, 2006. Learn more about Saint Mother Theodore Guerin 2006 Saint Mother Theodore Guerin canonized on October 15 by Pope Benedict XVI 2007 First batch of Providence Associates commissioned 2007 Volunteer Services program established 2010 Apostolic Visitation visitors at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. The process is concluded by the Vatican in 2015. Adapting and growing at the Woods The beginning of the 21st century sees many changes at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods....
Miracle stories that contributed to sainthood
...She attended the Academy, now known as Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, where she graduated in 1877. Her mother also attended the Academy and received instruction for First Communion from Saint Mother Theodore Guerin. While she was a student, she met several of the sisters who were companions to Mother Theodore. She would listen carefully to the sisters’ memories of their foundress, and she began recording those memories. After graduation, Helen entered the Congregation and was given the name Mary Theodosia. She...