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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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Advent: My favorite Church season

By Sister Ann Casper

Thanksgiving reflection 2022: Grateful in Uncertain Times

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Congregation shares LCWR statement in response to Colorado shootings

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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 10 at 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm EST

Come see Christmas at the Woods

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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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Second Sunday of Advent Mass Service

People of all faith traditions are invited to attend Advent Sunday Mass Services

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Mass for the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

People of all faith traditions are invited to attend the Mass for the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

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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 2022 — Living the Gospel today

How is the Providence Community living the Gospel today?

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Sister Rosemary Nudd greets candidate Sandra Chappell and her companion Providence Associate Mickie Lane Fredericks

Welcome to the family of Providence! Providence Associates candidate orientation
New Providence Associates 2022! Front row from left: Susan Yochum, Theresa Stinson, Kara Wilson, Cynthia Chapa Garcia, Ann Clem, Marilyn Antonik. Second row from left: Della Gunning, Tara Ronda, Tracy Van Auken, Laura Tucker, Lisa Collins, Janet Roth and Michael Tosick. Back row from left, Co-Director Sister Susan Paweski, Brenda Kyle, Martha Pluckebaum, Felicia Tiritilli-Davis, Sheila Lauck, Diane Orr-Schafer, and Co-Director Debbie Dillow. At top, Mary Ellen Savage and Elyse Turula.

21 new Providence Associates! Rite of first commitment 2022
Sister Evelyn Ovalles (right) thanks the congregation while General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski (left) looks on.

Sister Evelyn Ovalles 25th Jubilee Celebration
All those gathered for the Liturgy of Vows bless Sisters Arrianne and Tracey.

Forever yes! Final vows ceremony for Sisters Arrianne Whittaker and Tracey Horan
Sister Dawn and the community gathered to bless Sister Leslie.

Sister Leslie Dao enters the novitiate
The Providence Associates who attended the meeting

Yay for community! Providence Associate Annual Meeting 2022
So wonderful to have our beautiful church full once again!

A celebration of commitment
Sisters Joni Luna, Dororthy Rasche and Carol Meyers catch up during a break

Reunited joyfully: Annual meeting 2022

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