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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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The heart of the matter: getting in touch with the Gospel of love
Published on September 14, 2022
The heart of God is alive and well in all of us as we live love, mercy, and justice each day!
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Sisters continue care for neighbors in need
Published on September 14, 2022
And after all these years ministering to the community, both Sisters Dorothy and Joseph feel like it is time to move on. But these sisters’ retirement does not mean the Sisters of Providence will no longer be serving their neighbors in need.
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Sister Paula Modaff: moving closer and closer to God
Published on September 14, 2022
Where is Sister Paula in her own relationship with God these days? “For the longest time now, I experience God as reality. Whatever is happening, that is the holy,” she says.
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Newsnotes from fall 2022 HOPE magazine
Published on September 14, 2022
Catch up on some recent news and updates from the Sisters of Providence. Featured in the fall 2022 issue of HOPE magazine.
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The Sisters of Providence mission: living the Gospel today
Published on September 14, 2022
Over the past 180+ years, the Sisters of Providence have continually asked themselves: “To whom and to what are we being called at this time in history? Who are ‘the miserable’ in the world today? Who are the vulnerable most in need of our service?”
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Season of Creation 2022: Care for Creation Resources
Published on September 14, 2022
Thankfully, we have abundant resources on Care for Creation
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Season of Creation 2022: Celebrating the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi
Published on September 11, 2022
We are committed to respond to Pope Francis’ appeal to take part in a journey toward sustainability and integral ecology
Prayer
Guide me, O God
Show me clearly the path Providence
is unfolding for me today.
Grant me the courage to walk it,
fearlessly as you want me to.
Gospel reflection
September 11, 2022: Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Published on September 8, 2022
‘Joy is the serious business of heaven.’
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September: a month of Marian devotions
Published on September 8, 2022
I invite you to take a few moments to pause and reflect on the devotions to Mary in the days ahead
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The Season of Creation 2022: Meatless Mondays and More
Published on September 7, 2022
Pray and reflect on the gift of food
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Saint Anne Shell Chapel
History Restoration Project History In November 1843, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin and Sister Mary Cecilia Bailly were returning from France with three French postulants after a fundraising trip. The five […]
