October 9, 2026

Oct. 11 gathering to honor St. Mother Theodore Guérin’s canonization

All are invited to celebrate the 20th anniversary of St. Mother Theodore Guérin’s canonization from 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Oct. 11. It will take place at 1 Providence Pl., Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, in St. Mary-of-the-Woods.

Canonized by Pope Benedict XVI on Oct. 15, 2006, she is the first Indiana saint and the eighth Catholic saint from the United States.

The celebration will begin at 9:30 a.m. with a pilgrimage through the motherhouse grounds, where Mother Theodore founded the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.

At 11 a.m., all are welcome to attend a special Mass in St. Mother Theodore’s honor in the Church of the Immaculate Conception. A picnic luncheon will follow.

There is no cost to attend, but registration is needed to know how many people will be attending.

To register, go to events.sistersofprovidence.org, call 812-535-2952 or send an e-mail to msolis-deal@spsmw.org. †

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