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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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St. Anne Shell Chapel: holy ground
Published on September 22, 2023
St. Anne’s Shell Chapel is one of the most well-known structures at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. The unique interior of this tiny building is covered floor to ceiling with shells from the Wabash River.
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Sisters of Providence welcome new postulant
Published on September 22, 2023
“… all of my experiences have led me to this point.”
Gospel reflection
September 24, 2023: Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Published on September 21, 2023
Connect with your heart as your mind counts your blessings, feel gratitude for the gifts in your life
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Celebrate the Creation of the Cosmos
Published on September 17, 2023
Pope Francis calls us to reflect on the mystery of God’s ‘loving decision to create the cosmos’
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Welcome to our new postulant Stephanie Rivas
Published on September 15, 2023
The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods welcomed a new postulant, Stephanie Rivas of Chicago, to the Congregation on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023 at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. We are excited to welcome Stephanie into our community and our hearts.
Learn more about becoming a Sister of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods at Become.SistersofProvidence.org
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Sister Stephanie Rivas
Sister Stephanie Rivas of San Antonio, Texas, entered the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, as a postulant on Sept. 10, 2023. Sister Stephanie officially entered the novitiate on […]
Gospel reflection
September 17, 2023: Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Published on September 14, 2023
Forgiveness is a practice and a way of life
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Scenes from the 2023 Hunger Bust Fun Run/Walk
Published on September 13, 2023
The 2023 Hunger Bust Fun Run/Walk raised approximately $14,000 for Providence Food Pantry!
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Monthly prayer with the Sisters of Providence
Published on September 12, 2023
Each month’s service will be led by a different Sister of Providence and be focused on a different topic
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Cherish the Sacred Gift of Creation
Published on September 10, 2023
We reflect on our need to be ecologically converted
Gospel reflection
September 10, 2023: Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Published on September 7, 2023
Pray for guidance and courage
