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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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Addiction as a Social Justice Issue
Published on July 7, 2025
Contact your Senators and oppose the bill
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Sisters share USCCB President’s reaction to passage of bill
Published on July 7, 2025
We support their efforts
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Sisters share message against ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
Published on July 4, 2025
We, the undersigned faith leaders, write to ask for your opposition to HR 1, the budget reconciliation
legislation currently being considered by the US Senate. We believe that the changes made by the US
Senate to the legislation are insufficient and do not significantly mitigate its adverse effects.
Gospel reflection
July 6, 2025: Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Published on July 3, 2025
This week, take some time to consider those areas of your life that may easily be consumed by worry
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WVC Fresh Produce Program Update
Published on June 30, 2025
This year, the Sisters of Providence White Violet Center for Eco-Justice (WVC) ministry learned that the grant that supported growing and donating nearly half the produce from our organic gardens […]
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The ‘A-ha’ Moments
Published on June 30, 2025
The “A-ha” Moment: A moment of sudden realization, inspiration, insight, recognition or comprehension. As one child from Dixie Bee Elementary said to me, “field trips are the absolute best!” And […]
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A Reflection for the 2025 Silver and Golden Jubilee
Published on June 28, 2025
This is the call of our times …
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Sisters honor Ladner with Dujarié award
Published on June 28, 2025
‘We hope we let her know in her lifetime how much she meant to us …’
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You make love, mercy and justice possible
Thank you for any and all support you can give to the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Because of you, we can do some much good for people on […]
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Rest and Reflect: An Eco-Spiritual Retreat with Nature
As we observe the natural world, we can gain insights into our own lives.
Sister Profile
Sister Mary Josita Ryan (formerly Sister Francis Josephine)
Formerly Sister Francis Josephine
Sister Mary Josita Ryan, formerly Sister Francis Josephine, was a Sister of Providence for 65 years. She was born on March 11, 1920, in Malden, Massachusetts, and passed away on […]
