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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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Providence Food Pantry receives new cooler through grant monies
Published on September 26, 2024
‘One of the goals is to provide healthy and nutritious foods to persons who might not otherwise be able to obtain.’
Gospel reflection
September 29, 2024: Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Published on September 26, 2024
Not much is made of sin these days
Sister Profile
Maité Rodriguez-Mora
Sister Maité Rodriguez-Mora, a native of Puerto Rico, entered the Congregation as a woman in initial formation on Saturday, September 14, 2024. She officially entered the novitiate during a ceremony […]
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Freed between the lines
Published on September 22, 2024
Learn how you can be an effective advocate
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Holiday Celebrations Around Our Table: Christmas Lunch
Celebrate the season with loved ones while enjoying activities and entertainment!
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We the people want to heal, and to do that we need rest
Published on September 20, 2024
“My healing work has enabled me to show up in new, messy and more authentic ways in relationships.” Read Sister Emily TeKolste’s recent column, “We the people want to heal, […]
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Lifting each other up: YOU did it!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! You did it! You lifted our elder Sisters of Providence up both physically and spiritually. Because of you and your gifts and pledges, we […]
Gospel reflection
September 22, 2024: Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Published on September 19, 2024
Take stock of your ‘success’ at the end of the day
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HOPE Fall 2024
Published on September 19, 2024
In this issue, we explore various forms of support and connection. You’ll discover how to find unity through listening and engaging in trusting dialogue and how to uncover common ground even amid conflict. We invite you to experience the peace offered by the sacred spaces at the Woods — spaces nurtured by our sisters, both present and past. As always, we provide practical guidance on deepening your spiritual life through prayer and spiritual direction.
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HOPE Summer 2024 — Creating Hope
Published on September 18, 2024
Explore our summer issue of HOPE, where we share inspiring stories of creating hope.
