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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

Earth Day Festival 2024

April 20 at 11:00 am - 3:00 pm EDT

There’s something for everyone at the White Violet Center for Eco-Justice Earth Day Festival. From nature shows and earth-related craft activities for kids, to spinning, weaving and felting demonstrations and visits with the alpacas that provide the fiber. There will be exhibits, organic garden and horse barn tours and much, much more. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 20, 2024 at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana.

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Apr
20

Teen Volunteer Opportunity: Earth Day

Our special Earth Day Festival teen opportunity will allow teens to accompany sisters and health care residents to our Earth Day Festivities. Your presence will brighten a sisters’ day!

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Apr
20

Earth Day Festival 2024

There’s something for everyone at the White Violet Center for Eco-Justice Earth Day Festival. From nature shows and earth-related craft activities for kids, to spinning, weaving and felting demonstrations and visits with the alpacas that provide the fiber. There will be exhibits, organic garden and horse barn tours and much, much more. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 20, 2024 at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana.

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Apr
20

Forest Meditation: Wandering in the Woods

Wander among the trees and connect with yourself for a guided meditation based in eco-spirituality and nature. Free. Donations accepted.

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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 2024: Breaking Boundaries

In this issue of HOPE magazine, we explore how the Providence Community is breaking boundaries in our world. We explore how we can break through and break down the
boundaries that separate and harm us.

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