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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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University of Scranton: Week of service 2019
This May, students from The University of Scranton, a Catholic and Jesuit university in Pennsylvania, spent a week of service with the Sisters of Providence. During their time at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice they weeded, mulched and planted. They also did alpaca and chicken chores. They even got to experience the birth of a cria who was named Providence Ignatius in celebration of our ongoing relationship with Jesuit schools. Students also had the opportunity to volunteer at Providence Food Pantry and The Helping Hands in West Terre Haute. We are so grateful for their service. Note: Many of the photos in this album were taken by the students during their stay.

Students from the University of Scranton pose with Providence Ingnatius “Iggy” who was born during their week of service. Iggy was named in celebration of our ongoing with relationships Jesuit schools Front row (LtoR) Kate O’Connor, Grace Dickson, Iggy, Shannon Rattigan, Katie Weisz Back Row (LtoR) Brian Martin, Clare DiGiovanni, Sarah Lajeunesse, Karen Brady, Jake Selingo, Erin O’Shaughnessy, Steven Browning
Casey,
Great pictures! Thank you.
Sister Mary