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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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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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Virtual monthly prayer with the Sisters of Providence resumes in September
Single women ages 18-42 are invited to pray with the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, via Zoom, from 7-7:45 p.m., EDT, on Sept. 7.

Sisters of Providence Vocation Director Sister Joni Luna, SP, said she hopes the monthly prayer sessions will engage those who participate.
“These prayer groups will offer women in the same peer group a space to pray and share while getting to know the Sister of Providence and some of our Sisters,” Sister Joni said.
Each month’s circle will be led by a different Sister of Providence and be focused on a different topic.
For the month of September, join Sister Su-Hsin (Rosa) Huang, SP, who will lead prayer on the topic of faith.
Other monthly prayer topics include:
- October 7: Sister Connie Kramer, SP, leading prayer on grief,
- November 7: Sister Evelyn Ovalles, SP, leading prayer on trust,
- December 7: Sister Paula Modaff, SP, leading prayer on anger,
- January 7, 2025: Sister Tracey Horan, SP, leading prayer on vulnerability,
- February 7, 2025: Sister Marsha Speth, SP, leading prayer on fear,
- March 7, 2025: Sister Ann Sullivan, SP, leading prayer on hope,
- April 7, 2025: Sister Barbara Sheehan, SP, leading prayer on shame,
- May 7, 2025: Sister Betty Koressel, SP, leading prayer on joy, and
- June 7, 2025: Sister Marilyn Baker, SP, leading prayer on gratitude.
Register online here, or contact 361-500-9505 or jluna@spsmw.org.