SAINT THEODORA

 

Saint Theodora
Saint Theodora

By Edward Matulanya 

Name / religious name: Anne-Thérèse Guérin (religious name: Théodore / Theodora). (The Holy See, 2006). 

Born / Died: Born 2 October 1798 in Étables, Brittany, France; died 14 May 1856 at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, USA (biographical and liturgical data reported by the Holy See and her congregation). (The Holy See, 2006; Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, n.d.). 

Religious life & mission: She entered the Sisters of Providence of Ruillé-sur-Loir (France) and, in 1840, led a small band of sisters to the Indiana frontier at the invitation of the bishop of Vincennes. There she founded the Congregation of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods and established schools, charitable works, and a motherhouse. (Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, n.d.; Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, n.d.). 

Works and charism: Her principal apostolate was education (especially of girls), together with care of the poor, orphans, and the sick. She is remembered for deep trust in Divine Providence, perseverance amid hardship, and administrative leadership that enabled her community and schools to thrive on the American frontier. (Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, n.d.; Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, n.d.). 

Beatification & canonization: Beatified by Pope John Paul II (25 October 1998) and canonized by Pope Benedict XVI on 15 October 2006; her feast day is observed 3 October in the Roman Catholic liturgical calendar. (The Holy See, 2006; Catholic News Agency, n.d.). 

References

The Holy See. (2006, October 15). Théodore Guérin (1798–1856). Vatican News Services — Liturgy.https://www.vatican.va/news_services/liturgy/saints/ns_lit_doc_20061015_guerin_en.html

The Holy See. (2006, October 15). Homily of Pope Benedict XVI at the canonization of four Servants of God. Vatican. https://www.vatican.va/content/benedict-xvi/en/homilies/2006/documents/hf_ben-xvi_hom_20061015_canonizzazioni.html

Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. (n.d.). About Saint Mother Theodore Guerin — Her story. https://spsmw.org/about/saint-mother-theodore-guerin/her-story/

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. (n.d.). Saint Mother Theodore Guerin. https://www.smwc.edu/faith/saint-mary-theodore-guerin/

Catholic News Agency. (n.d.). St. Mother Theodore Guerin. https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/saint/st-mother-theodore-guerin-382


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