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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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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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9 things you may not know about Saint Mother Theodore

- She owned a pocket knife.
- She loved all creatures except snakes and mosquitoes.
- She had a special fondness for birds.
- On her voyage to America, via the ship, the Cincinnati, she counted the teeth of a porpoise caught with a harpoon.
- She was locked in a closet by a bishop.
- Because of sickness, after becoming a sister, she was never able to eat solid foods again. She survived on only soft foods and liquids the rest of her life.
- Nobody would have guessed that she was a little villain — not bad, but mischievous and leading all the pranks of the children in the neighborhood.
- Her father died when she was just 15 years old. Afterwards she assumed responsibility of taking care of her mother and younger sister for many years.
- During her life, several different sisters had seen a heavenly light in her room and in her office on the first floor of Providence Convent.





Lovely, Paul! And of course she also loved dogs and cats, and had one of each.
Thank you Sr. Carol!
Thank you Sr. Carol, my youngest had asked me if Mother Theodore had a cat or dog! :o)
Very interesting,thanks for sharing human side of a beautiful saint.
You are welcome Dean, thank you for the comment.