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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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Break boundaries, create hope
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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What inspires you?
We all need a little spiritual inspiration sometimes. Let the wisdom of our Providence Community support you on your journey.
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Experience the Woods
From the moment you step onto the grounds at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, you know you're somewhere special. There's something for everyone at the Woods.
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Where do you fit in?
Reconnect or find new opportunities with the Providence Community. Volunteer in one of our many ministries, be an intern on the farm, explore job opportunities or reminisce about your alma mater.
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Join the Providence Family
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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Michaela Galvin
Sister Michaela is a native of Melrose, Massachusetts. She passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. She was 94 years and had been a Sister of […]
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Dorothy Gartland
Formerly Sister Margaret Eugene
Sister Dorothy was born on October 29, 1929, in St. Joseph, Missouri, the day the stock market fell. Her family moved to Chicago after her father’s job was moved there. […]
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Marie Alexis Geiger
Sister Marie Alexis is a native of Loogootee, Indiana. Her final ministry was in prayer at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Marie Alexis entered the Congregation on February 2, 1946. She professed […]
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Mildred Giesler
Formerly Sister Alma Joseph
Sister Mildred is a native of Jasper, Indiana. Currently, she ministers in prayer at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Mildred, formerly Sister Alma Joseph, entered the Congregation on January 10, 1944. She […]
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Joanne Golding
Formerly Sister David Therese
Sister Joanne is a native of Lansing, Ill. Currently, she ministers in Congregation Department Ministry at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Joanne, formerly Sister David Therese, entered the Congregation on July 22, […]
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Ann Jeanette Gootee
Sister Ann Jeanette was born Margaret Jeanette on June 21, 1926. She died on January 16, 2018. She was 91 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for […]
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Teresina Grasso
Born and raised in Chicago, Sister Teresina attended St. Leo Parish where the sisters ministered at the elementary school. After attending Mercy High School with the Sisters of Mercy, she […]
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Jeanette Hagelskamp
Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp was born on March 6, 1951, in Indianapolis. She entered the Congregation on August 23, 1975. Sister Jeanne graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with a bachelor’s degree […]
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Joan Kirkpatrick
Formerly Sister Joan Patrice
Sister Joan ass a native of Walsenburg, Colorado. Her final ministry was in prayer at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Joan, formerly Sister Joan Patrice, entered the Congregation on July 22, 1956. […]
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Arlene Knarzer
Formerly Sister Jean Cecile
Sister Arlene ministers in residential services at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Arlene, formerly Sister Jean Cecile, entered the Congregation on July 21, 1957. She has a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from […]
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Dorothy Larson
Formerly Sister Margaret Marian
Sister Dorothy is a native of Chicago. Currently, she ministers in prayer at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Dorothy, formerly Sister Margaret Marian, entered the Congregation on February 2, 1954. She professed […]
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Gloria Memering
Formerly Sister Cecilia
Sister Gloria is a native of Vincennes, Indiana. Currently, she ministers in a music ministry at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Gloria, formerly Sister Cecilia, entered the Congregation on January 6, 1958. […]
