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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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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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Explore life as a Catholic Sister with the Sisters of Providence
Are you searching for something more? Come and see how the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, live their lives centered on God and serving others.
Single Catholic women ages 18-42 are invited to the upcoming Come and See retreat, beginning at 4 p.m., on Friday, Nov. 1, and concluding at 2 p.m., on Sunday, Nov. 3.

During the retreat, you will experience the mission of Providence first-hand in the lives of the Sisters of Providence while having the opportunity to hear several sisters’ stories about their call and their lives today.
You will experience how the Sisters of Providence live the call through prayer, vows, ministries and community life and will come away from the retreat with a feel for what life as a Sister of Providence is like today.
Sisters of Providence Vocations Director Sister Joni Luna, SP, said she hopes those who attend the retreat find the Congregation inviting.
“I want women to know that religious life with the Sisters of Providence is a spiritual pathway to living, serving and walking with those in need,” Sister Joni said. “We use our God-given gifts and talents in service to others.”
The retreat will offer you time for prayer and listening to what God might be asking of you while spending three days on the beautiful campus of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. You will also have the chance to immerse yourself in the spirit-filled grounds as you focus on prayer and your own discernment.
Learn more about what the Sisters of Providence have to offer, including:
- Faithfulness to prayer and total trust in Providence,
- A lived legacy of love, mercy and justice from foundress Saint Mother Theodore Guerin,
- A close-knit community that has called Saint Mary-of-the-Woods home since 1840,
- A long history of standing up for justice, and
- Ministries that respond to current needs, including serving at the U.S./Mexico border, teaching, serving in the medical field, in social justice arenas and more.
Learn more or sign up here or contact Sister Joni at 361-500-9505 or jluna@spsmw.org.




