What does Mother Theodore have in common with Madame Brown?

UPDATE: As of 3:30 p.m. today, this event has been postponed due to the weather forecast for the Terre Haute area. We will let you know when it gets rescheduled.

The Wabash Valley Genealogy Society will contrast the lives of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin and the infamous Madame Brown tonight during "The Madame and the Saint - Contrasting Lifestyles" from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Vigo County Public Library (Rooms A, B and C on the lower level).

The funny and informative presentation follows the lives of two interesting and influential women of the Wabash Valley. Marylee Hagan, Executive Director of the Vigo County Historical Society, plays Madame Brown. Our own Sister Ann Casper, executive director of Congregational Advancement, plays Saint Mother Theodore Guerin.

Marylee and Sister Ann have both played these roles for many years in various settings, however, this is the first time they will present the stories in parallel. The presentation will show how these two historical figures influenced Terre Haute on vastly different — yet similar — paths — whether it's Madame Brown coming to Terre Haute from Paris, Ill., or Mother Theodore arriving from her home near Paris, France, to Madame Brown establishing her first place of business on Mulberry Street or Mother Theodore establishing the Academy.

I dug up this video from our Archives to share with you. It's an old one, but it will give you some idea of how authentic Sister Ann's portrayal of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin is.

This evening is sure to be an excellent presentation full of history and humor. If you are in the Terre Haute area, we know it is one you'll enjoy!

The presentation is free! Doors open at 6 p.m.