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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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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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Message of Pope Francis for Creation Day 2023
Published on August 15, 2023
Note: Our Climate Change Task Force wanted to share with you the message of Pope Francis for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, which is scheduled […]
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We continue to pray for all as a new school year begins
Published on August 11, 2023
Returning to school can be both stressful and something of a relief
Event
Christmas Fun at the Woods
Enjoy a festive afternoon with the Sisters of Providence and friends!
Gospel reflection
August 13, 2023: Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Published on August 10, 2023
Is fear a pathway to faith?
Obituary
Sister Adele Beacham (formerly Sister Joseph Therese)
Published on August 7, 2023
May we all strive to emulate Adele’s life of service to others with a smile, and with peace, love and JOY
Obituary
Sister Helen Vinton (formerly Sister Helen Jean)
Published on August 6, 2023
You followed the path marked out for you by Providence, Helen. We thank you for that and for the many gifts you shared with us and so many others that all might know the sacredness of Earth.
Gospel reflection
August 6, 2023: The Transfiguration of the Lord
Published on August 3, 2023
The passage describing Jesus’ transfiguration and my own rephrasing of it are not metaphors
Gospel reflection
July 31, 2023: Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Published on July 27, 2023
To what can I liken the kindom of God in the here and now?
Obituary
Sister Margaret Heese (formerly Sister Margaret Bernard)
Published on July 24, 2023
We look to you to keep us on the path Providence chose for you and for us
Gospel reflection
July 23, 2023: Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Published on July 20, 2023
When my patience is running low, I will remember the parable and say a quick prayer in thanksgiving …
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Mystics: a journey of discovery
Deepen your connection with the Divine as you discover mystics from different centuries and the stories of their journeys to God.
