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Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
A community of vowed Catholic women religious, we joyfully live out the radical Gospel message of love, mercy and justice in today’s world. Inspired by our foundress Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, we are passionate about our lives of prayer, education, service and advocacy. We dedicate ourselves to helping those who might otherwise be forgotten.
Discover what it means to be a Sister of Providence at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, dedicated to creating a just and hope-filled world through prayer, education, service and advocacy.
Love, mercy, justice
The Sisters of Providence have a long history of commitment to social and environmental justice.
You can’t know the Sisters of Providence well without knowing our amazing, faithful, strong foundress.
Join us for the annual White Violet Center for Eco-Justice Earth Day Festival! There’s something for everyone from nature shows and earth-related craft activities for the kids, to spinning, weaving and felting demonstrations and visits with the alpacas and chickens.
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A Day of Rest at The Woods
A Day for Rest at The Woods is a day retreat for purposeful quiet and contemplation. Would you like to create more peace in your life?
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7/7 Women’s Monthly Prayer Group: Shame
We can learn to lean in faith on God’s providence and can find help and comfort in one another
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Taizé Ecumenical Prayer Service at the Woods
Each service includes prayer, simple music, a time for silence and inspirational readings
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Find her here! Photos, articles, obituaries of sisters you have known and loved.
Download HOPE: As seen in HOPE: A Thriving Community and Mission: Evolution from the Sisters of Providence to the Providence Community The Sisters of Providence have grown into the Providence Community, expanding their mission while staying true to their founding values. Honoring the Past, Supporting the Future: Our Educational Mission Today While Sisters may no…
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