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Posted By: The Reporter January 28, 2026
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St. Theodore Guerin High School announces that the first performance in the new Our Lady of Champion Fine Arts Center will take place at 7 p.m. March 6, 7, 13, and 14, and at 2 p.m. March 7 and 14.
Providence: A Love Story was written by Fine Arts Director Marcia Murphy to honor the school’s patroness and intercessor, St. Theodore Guerin. The music was composed and arranged by Music Teacher Sarah May. This collaboration has also leaned heavily on Assistant Fine Arts Director Angie Goćur and Theatre Teacher Mike Panasuk.
The musical tells the story of two Sisters of Providence: St. Theodore Guerin (1798-1856) and Sister Theodosia Mug (1860-1943). Though they never met during their lifetimes, they were deeply connected through their shared love of God and unwavering trust in Providence.
Ellen Phillips, Sister Theodosia’s mother, was a student of Mother Theodore during the 1850s, and Mother Theodore prepared her for her First Communion. Years later, Ellen sent her daughter, Theodosia, to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods in Terre Haute, the school founded by Mother Theodore.
Theodosia eventually became a Sister of Providence and was appointed the official biographer of Mother Theodore Guerin. While compiling her manuscript, Sister Theodosia became the recipient of the first documented miracle attributed to St. Theodore Guerin.
Throughout the musical, audiences witness the challenges both women faced and how they continually chose to trust in Providence. The story is brought to life through beautiful music that captures both their struggles and their triumphs.
Murphy’s inspiration for the show stems from her deep friendship with St. Theodore Guerin. Her desire to share this inspiring story – to encourage others to seek Mother Guerin as an intercessor and to let this saint’s example guide their faith – is her ultimate desire.
Tickets are available at GuerinCatholic.org/fine-arts-events.
