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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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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 Emily TeKolste takes part in panel discussion
“Poverty is a policy choice, and when we choose policies that favor the ultra wealthy over those who are struggling to make it to get enough food on the table to feed their families, that’s a choice our government is making. It’s time to make a different choice.” Sister Emily TeKolste, SP

Recently, Sister Emily took part in a panel discussion at the Indiana State University Cunningham Memorial Library on food insecurity.
She was one of three panelists who spoke about how they expect food insecurity to worsen in the coming future.
Read more from the Tribune-Star article, “Panel at Indiana State: Expect food insecurity to worsen.”




