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Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
Dates
100

The country from which SMTG and her companions traveled.

What is France?

100
The year the Shrine for SMTG opened.

What is October, 2014?

100

This marks the arrival of the Sisters to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN.

What is the arrival rock?

100

Traveled from France to the U.S. with 5 Sisters to start a school for girls.

Who is Saint Mother Theodore Guerin?

100

The date Saint Mother Theodore Guerin and her companions arrived in Terre Haute, IN.

What is October 22, 1840?

200

SMTG had this many companions who traveled with her to Indiana.

What is 5?

200

Elizabeth Ann Seton

Who is the first Saint in the U.S.?

200
The oldest structure on SMWC campus.

What is the Shell Chapel?

200

The year the Church of Immaculate Conception was completed.

What is 1907?

200

A school for girls was started in Saint Mary of the Woods, IN in this year.

What is 1841?

300

October, 1840

What is the date SMTG and her companions arrived in IN?

300

Indiana's only Saint.

Who is Saint Mother Theodore Guerin?

300

This was constructed when peace was declared ending WWI.

What is Our Lady of Lourdes Grotto?

300

This artifact has allowed all to learn much about Saint Mother Theodore Guerin.

What is her journal?

300

The year the Academy was incorporated into Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College.

What is 1928?

400

The Sisters moved to Indiana for this reason.

What is to start a school for girls?

400
The final resting place of SMTG.

What is the Shrine?

400

The location of historical records, artifacts, and many other items.

What is the Archives?

400

“Love the children first, and then teach them.”          

What is a significant quote from Saint Mother Theodore Guerin?
400

On this date the Academy for girls was opened by the Sister of Providence.

What is July 4, 1841?

500

These 3 words guide the Sisters practices.

What is Love, Mercy, Justice?

500

The place where many Sister of Providence go to pray.

What is the Blessed Sacrament Chapel?

500

Consecrated in 1907, is a majestic limestone structure filled with beautiful paintings, stained glass, sculpture and art.

What is the Church of Immaculate Conception?

500

This is the nickname SMWC Students have for Saint Mother Theodore Guerin.

What is Momma Teddy?

500
The year Pope Benedick XVI canonized Mother Theodore Guerin.

What is 2006?