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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
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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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Sister Margaret Norris (formerly Sister Marie Angeline)
Sister Margaret Norris, formerly Sister Marie Angeline, passed away on Monday, November 3, at Union Hospital in Terre Haute. She was 94-years-old and had been a Sister of Providence for 76 years.

Services for Sister Margaret will take place on Friday, November 21, 2025, in the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.
A Wake will take place from 10-10:50 a.m., and a Memorial Mass will take place at 11 a.m.
Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Sister Margaret to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.
We welcome you to share your memories of Sister Margaret in the comment section below.
Sister Margaret Norris (formerly Sister Marie Angeline)
Complete Ministry
In Illinois: Teacher, Immaculate Conception, Norwood Park (1952-54); Teacher, Maternity BVM, Chicago (1954-56).
In North Carolina: Teacher, Blessed Sacrament, Burlington (1957-60).
In Missouri: Teacher, Annunziata, St. Louis (1962-65).
In Indiana: Teacher, Assumption, Evansville (1960-62); Teacher/Principal, St. Michael, Greenfield (1965-69); Teacher, Tenth Street School, Jasper (1969-78); Teacher, Jasper Middle School (1978-83); Teacher, Fifth Street School, Jasper (1983-2001); Tutor, Exercise Facility, Diocese of Evansville (2001-03); Volunteer, Diocese of Evansville (2003-08); Massage Therapy, Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods (2008-2024); Volunteer, Providence Food Pantry, The Helping Hands, West Terre Haute (2020-2024).




