Journals and Letters of Mother Theodore Guerin

Saint Mother Theodore Guerin (Saint Theodora) came from France in 1840 to found the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. A prolific letter-writer and colorful journalist, Guerin comes to life through her writings. Journey with her as she makes the treacherous sea voyage from France, travels by land across early America, establishes a sisterhood in Indiana, starts a school (now Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College), and tackles a new language, the cholera, a disagreeable bishop and the adventures of pioneer life. Along the way, this consummate educator, businesswoman, herbalist and leader brings her Catholic spirituality and strong sensibility to the frontier.

This book will be enjoyed by anyone interested in early American pioneer life, the history of religious sisters in the United States, Catholic spirituality, Indiana history, strong women and more.

Edited with notes and biographical information by Sister Mary Theodosia Mug and originally printed in 1937, the digital edition includes new color versions of photographs and a new foreword from Sisters of Providence general superior Sister Denise Wilkinson.