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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.

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“Everything seems possible when we have each other to lean on and when we remind each other to lean with all our weight on Providence. I believe that is how our foundresses not only survived but ultimately also thrived in the midst of the forest.”

Sister Dawn Tomaszewski

General superior
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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.

  • Saint Mother Theodore Guerin

  • Her story

  • Quotes of wisdom

    Saint Mother Theodore was a prolific writer with many words of wisdom

  • Shrine

    of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin

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Upcoming events

A day in the life of a sister – sacred moments in community and ministry with Sister Tracey Horan

March 21 at 7:30 pm - 8:45 pm EDT

Join us for this virtual mini-retreat from wherever you are on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, from 7:30 p.m. until 8:45 p.m. Eastern time. During this informal gathering, Sister Tracey will speak to the topic: A day in the life of a Sister — sacred moments in community and ministry.

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Mar
21

A day in the life of a sister – sacred moments in community and ministry with Sister Tracey Horan

Join us for this virtual mini-retreat from wherever you are on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, from 7:30 p.m. until 8:45 p.m. Eastern time. During this informal gathering, Sister Tracey will speak to the topic: A day in the life of a Sister — sacred moments in community and ministry.

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Mar
25

Alpaca Encounter!

Meet our alpacas!

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Apr
1

Faith and the Arts

Join us to discover how faith can be solidified and amplified using works of visual arts, drama and poetry.

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Liv Charlton shows off the fruits of her labor with this tub of USDA organic peppers.

“The sisters have broken my expectations I had for them. I was so happy to discover that nuns are, in fact, real people. They are so welcoming and easy to talk to. I’ve loved getting to know a few of them and hearing their amazing stories.”

Liv Charlton

2017-2018 intern at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice

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HOPE Magazine

HOPE winter 2023 — Creating a new day

The arts, assisting people in need at the border, raising consciousness and funds to combat climate change. These are some of the many ways the Sisters of Providence are creating a new day filled with love, mercy and justice.

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