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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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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.
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Dry conditions ‘no surprise’ to WVC
Published on September 18, 2024
Encouragingly, a look at our local weather forecast shows that we may not be waiting for rain for much longer.
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Examining International Equal Pay Day
Published on September 18, 2024
While achieving equal pay is very important for both human rights and gender equity, it is a huge task and not an easy one.
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A reflection for the Season of Creation
Published on September 17, 2024
My sisters and brothers, this Season of Creation and the readings of the day call us to action
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Back to School with Marywood and Sisters Dawn Tomaszewski & Barbara Reder
Reconnect with Sister Dawn and Sister Barbara!
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Back to School with Guerin and Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp
Reconnect with Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp!
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Back to School with Saint Rose & Sister Barbara Sheehan
Reconnect with Sister Barbara Sheehan!
