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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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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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Teen Volunteer Opportunity
Teens 12-18 are invited to volunteer with our elder Sisters of Providence to brighten their days. Join us!
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Scenes from one of our Asian Sisters professing perpetual vows
Published on November 30, 2023
Several Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, traveled to Taiwan and the Philippines for the perpetual vows ceremony for one of our Sisters in Asia recently. Here are some […]
Gospel reflection
December 3, 2023: First Sunday of Advent
Published on November 30, 2023
What are your thoughts and hopes for the Season of Advent we have just entered?
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Class Notes
Submit your class note Have you started a new job or recently retired? Perhaps you have published a book or simply read one that you would like to recommend. Or, […]
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Seeking something more with the Sisters of Providence
Published on November 29, 2023
Why are this year’s group of Providence Associate candidates seeking out something more with the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods and the Providence Community?
Here is what some of the 23 new candidates who started their process with the Providence Community shared at orientation this November.
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Reflections for one of our Asian Sisters perpetual vows
Published on November 29, 2023
May you witness this kind of self-giving, a sacrificial openness to all that might be required of YOU through your vow of poverty
Gospel reflection
November 26, 2023: Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
Published on November 23, 2023
“Certainly, the prayers of the liturgy offer enough evidence to strongly suggest the answer is yes and to strongly suggest the answer is no.”
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Join the Sisters of Providence for Brunch with Santa!
Published on November 21, 2023
Don’t forget to bring your phone or camera!
Prayer
Prayer of Thanksgiving
God, we offer you thanksgiving today and every day.
Thank you for all our blessings.
For food and for loved ones …
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23 candidates start the journey to becoming Providence Associates
Published on November 18, 2023
Enjoy these photos of our Nov. 11 orientation for Providence Associate candidates as they begin their year-long journey of growing closer to God and the Sisters of Providence Community.
Gospel reflection
November 19, 2023: Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Published on November 16, 2023
Perhaps each of us has our own questions
