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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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Gospel reflection
July 16, 2023: Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Published on July 13, 2023
Let us pray for the gift of understanding to see where God’s word speaks to us …
Story
Teen finds happiness in volunteering with the Sisters of Providence
Published on July 11, 2023
“I know that volunteering at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods has made me and the Sisters I interact with very happy. ‘You will be happy yourself in making others happy.’ I realize how true this quote is. As I became more comfortable while volunteering, I realized how happy it made me. I felt true happiness while helping the sisters.” Madeleine Barroso-Gutierrez shares about her time volunteering Providence Teen Volunteer.
Obituary
Sister Carolyn Kessler (formerly Sister Ann Carolyn)
Published on July 7, 2023
‘We rejoice with her that she is now with the source of this loving kindness.’
Gospel reflection
July 9, 2023: Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Published on July 6, 2023
Can we lighten someone’s burden with an act of kindness or by praying for them this week?
Prayer
Days of Prayerful Service (a parent’s prayer)
The phone rings. The baby cries.
The school child asks for answers.
The mail arrives. The bills appear.
The laundry piles. The cooking waits.
Gospel reflection
July 2, 2023: Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Published on June 29, 2023
Let’s think this week about the small things we can do in Jesus’ name
Story
The joy of community: Providence Community Annual Meeting 2023
Published on June 27, 2023
We are so thankful for the gift of community! Enjoy these photos from our 2023 Providence Community Annual Meeting.
Obituary
Sister Mary Roger Madden
Published on June 26, 2023
Someone once described her as ‘the conscience of the community’
Obituary
Sister Lois Ann Stoiber
Published on June 23, 2023
‘I am so grateful to have had Sister Lois in my life and for all the memories we shared.’
Gospel reflection
June 25, 2023: Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Published on June 22, 2023
‘Perhaps this week we can learn to take those sacred pauses that allow us to listen to the whispers of God in our hearts, as well as to the voices of today’s prophets in our world.’
Gospel reflection
June 18, 2023: Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Published on June 15, 2023
‘Consider how we might be compassionate people in today’s world.’
