
- About
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Love, mercy, justice
The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods are a community of vowed Catholic women religious. Inspired by our foundress Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, we are passionate about our lives of prayer, education, service and advocacy.
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Break boundaries, create hope
Spirituality and justice go hand-in-hand. We are committed to walking with those on the margins. Join us on our journey to make Earth better for all.
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- Be inspired
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What inspires you?
We all need a little spiritual inspiration sometimes. Let the wisdom of our Providence Community support you on your journey.
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Experience the Woods
From the moment you step onto the grounds at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, you know you're somewhere special. There's something for everyone at the Woods.
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Where do you fit in?
Reconnect or find new opportunities with the Providence Community. Volunteer in one of our many ministries, be an intern on the farm, explore job opportunities or reminisce about your alma mater.
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Join the Providence Family
Live joyfully! Single, Catholic women ages 18-42 are invited to explore a fulfilling life as a Sister of Providence. All women and men of faith are invited to join the family of Providence as Providence Associates.
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Celebrating Thanksgiving as Sisters of Providence
Posing for a photo in 1987 are sisters serving in Taiwan (seated, left to right): Sisters Catherine Hartman (RIP), Eleanor Buckley (RIP) and Agnes Joan Li (RIP); (standing): Sisters Celeste Tsai, Norene Wu, Rosa Pan, Edith Pfau (RIP), Dorothy Souligny (RIP) and Regina Mary Wallace.
Retired sisters at St. Joseph Convent in Quincy, Mass., get ready to celebrate Thanksgiving in 1992 with former General Superior Sister Nancy Nolan. Pictured from left are Sisters Kevin Cafferty (RIP), Mary Loyola Bender, Nancy Nolan, Alma Marie Earus (RIP), Eileen Mary Cunningham (RIP), Patricia Marie Woods (RIP), Ann Veronica Wall (RIP) and Esther Marie Sullivan (RIP).




