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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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Dawn Tomaszewski
Sister Dawn Tomaszewski was born on February 9, 1953. She is a native of Chicago. Sister Dawn entered the Congregation on August 23, 1975. She graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College […]
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Martha Joseph Wessel
Sister Martha Joseph, better known as Sister Martha, is a native of Ferdinand, Indiana. Her family moved to Jasper when she was 5. Sister Martha entered the Congregation on September […]
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Bernadetta Ryan
Sister Bernadetta Ryan entered the Congregation on June 4, 1925, professing first vows on Dec. 8, 1927, and final vows on Dec. 8, 1932. She passed away on Feb. 7, […]
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Sister Stella Marie Langdale
Sister Stella Marie Langdale entered the Congregation in 1915, pronouncing first vows in 1918 and final vows in 1924. In more than 40 years of ministering as a teacher, Sister […]
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Sister Madeline Therese McCann
Sister Madeline Therese entered the Congregation in 1921 and was a Sister of Providence for 47 years. The commentary for her obituary described Sister Madeline Therese as “always a quiet, […]
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Dorothy Marie Ahern
Sister Dorothy Marie was born Genevieve Lucille on May 6, 1923. She died Friday, Nov. 14, 2014. She was 91 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for […]
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Frances Joan Baker
Sister Frances Joan was born Rosemary Baker on Feb. 23, 1916. She died Oct. 26, 2013. She was 97 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 81 […]
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Claretta Burbine
Sister Claretta was born Celine Burbine on July 31, 1910. She died on Dec. 4, 2006. She was 96 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 78 […]
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Catherine Aloyse Butler
Sister Catherine Aloyse was born Blanche Patricia on March 17, 1914. She died on March 22, 2005. She was 81 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for […]
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Joan Frame
Formerly Sister Ann Pierre
Sister Joan, formerly Sister Ann Pierre, was born June Joan Frame on June 1, 1929. She died on Aug. 25, 2015. She was 86 years old and had been a […]
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Rose Marie Garvey
Sister Rose Marie was born Mary Bridget Garvey on June 9, 1918. She died on March 16, 2006. She was 87 years old and had been a Sister of Providence […]
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Gertrude Therese Garvey
Sister Gertrude Therese was born Gertrude Rita Garvey on March 27, 1921. She died on March 15, 2006. She was 84 years old and had been a Sister of Providence […]
