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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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Seeking something more with the Sisters of Providence

By Amy Miranda

23 candidates start the journey to becoming Providence Associates

By Amy Miranda

A Blessing for the Marie Brendan Harvey Auditorium

By Sister Dawn Tomaszewski

Welcome to our 2023 Providence Associates

By Amy Miranda

‘We’re all grateful for your CONNECTION’

By Sister Dawn Tomaszewski

Remembering who we are and why we are here!

By Sister Dawn Tomaszewski
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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

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    of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin

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Christmas Fun at the Woods

December 9 at 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm EST

Enjoy a festive afternoon with the Sisters of Providence and friends!

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Monthly prayer with the Sisters of Providence

Pray each month by Zoom with the Sisters of Providence!

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Dec
8

Mass for the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

People of all faith traditions are invited to attend

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Dec
9

Teen Volunteer Opportunity

Teens 12-18 are invited to volunteer with our elder Sisters of Providence to brighten their days. Join us!

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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 Fall 2023 — Touched by the Woods

In this Fall 2023 issue of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods HOPE magazine, we delve into our wonderful Woods and how it touches those who come here.

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Scenes from one of our Asian Sisters professing perpetual vows
Sister Barbara Sheehan walks and talks with her candidate, Paula Fike Daum.

23 candidates start the journey to becoming Providence Associates
General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski and all those gathered bless the new associates.

Welcome to our 2023 Providence Associates
Stephanie is welcomed by General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski and General Officer Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp.

Welcome to our new postulant Stephanie Rivas
Sister Emily TeKolste gives a thumbs up.

Scenes from the 2023 Hunger Bust Fun Run/Walk
Sister Susan Paweski (left) with Sister Anji Fan.

Silver Jubilee 2023
The full group of Sisters of Providence and Providence Associates gathered for the annual meeting

The joy of community: Providence Community Annual Meeting 2023
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Meet Providence Pax Terre!

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