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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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Docent of the Moment: Sister Barbara Bluntzer and Her Jubilee Year Ministry
Published on September 2, 2025
Sister Barbara Bluntzer is the “Docent for the Moment” of Jubilee 2025: Pilgrims of Hope.
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Sisters Speak Out: On the Road with the Sisters of Providence
Published on September 2, 2025
Sisters’ journey to Washington, D.C., to take part in the “Sisters Speak Out” rally.
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Caring for Those in Need: Serving God’s Children at the Border
Published on September 2, 2025
Learn more about Sister Tracey’s ministry on the border and how she serves immigrants.
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The Bond of Friendship: ‘Back to School’ Luncheon
Published on September 2, 2025
Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp spent time with Sister Janice Ostrowski and alumni from Guerin College Prep High School.
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Improvements Abound: Structures Undergoing Facelifts
Published on September 2, 2025
The year was 1846. Two wings were added to Saint Mary’s Academy and a new school was being built in Terre Haute. About the financial status, Mother Theodore wrote in […]
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Novice Sister’s new Ministry: Blessing upon Blessing
Published on August 29, 2025
“My role as a teacher can include helping to redirect a student who isn’t paying attention or helping a child who is sad. It’s about helping the children find ways to cope with emotions and stress,” said Sister Stephanie.
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Sister Barbara Sheehan ushers in new ministry
Published on August 29, 2025
‘This is a viable spiritual dimension of life that we wanted to offer’
Gospel reflection
August 31, 2025: Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Published on August 28, 2025
Happy! Happy!
Obituary
Sister Joyce Brophy (formerly Sister Robert Ellen)
Published on August 27, 2025
Sister Joyce Brophy, formerly Sister Robert Ellen, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. She was 96-years-old and had been a Sister of Providence for 78 […]
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Sisters to host Pilgrims of Hope for Creation
Published on August 27, 2025
The pilgrimage is for everyone!
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Sisters Ann Duong, Maité Rodriguez-Mora enter novitiate
Published on August 27, 2025
‘The goal of the year is to grow in our identity as a Sister of Providence and intimacy with our Creator God’
