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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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The Season of Creation 2022: Listen to the Voice of Creation
Published on September 4, 2022
May this 2022 Season of Creation renew our ecumenical unity!
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Sisters of Providence, Our Lady of Victory Missionary Sisters enter covenant relationship
Published on September 2, 2022
Sister Jenny will provide her ‘gifts of leadership, of listening and of loving.’
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Sisters join Catholic Climate Action Projects
Published on September 2, 2022
While no one of us is completely responsible for the climate catastrophe we are facing, each of us has a responsibility to do our part
Gospel reflection
September 4, 2022: Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Published on September 1, 2022
In prayer, perhaps we can ask for the wisdom to see what we might be holding on to that hinders us from following Jesus
Prayer
Prayer for healing from family/generational trauma
All we can do is remember: With God all things are possible,
even the mending of a broken home.
Prayer
Prayer for the sale of a home
Guide us — seller and buyer both —
through this change
with open and eager hearts.
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Program booklet
Published on August 30, 2022
The Sisters of Providence Retreats, Programs, Events and Opportunities booklet has been released. View the full event calendar online or download the booklet PDF.
Prayer
Prayer on the death of a pet
I turn to you for comfort, for the sure knowing
that my pet is with you forever and that
some far-off day, we will be reunited.
Prayer
Prayer for the Loss of a Pregnancy
I ask the Creator of Life
to hear my cries.
Soothe my soul, my aching arms
that long for a baby to hold.
Prayer
Prayer for a deceased loved one on their birthday
I celebrate the life of the beloved I knew,
the hands I held, the life I shared.
Prayer
Prayer of blessing for a new pet
God, who forms all creatures with loving hands,
bless this, our new companion animal.
Prayer
A Prayer in the Face of Gun Violence
Help us to commit to peace
in our dealings with one another.
