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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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Bernadette Mary Carroll
Sister Bernadette Mary was born Julia May in December 1922. She died on September 22, 2017. She was 94 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 78 […]
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Agnes Mary Raetz
Sister Agnes Mary was born Mary Agnes on April 10, 1932. She died on December 7, 2017. She was 85 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for […]
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Mary Jeanine Schubert
Sister Mary Jeanine is a native of Chicago. Currently, she ministers in Congregational Department Ministry at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Mary Jeanine entered the Congregation on September 18, 1961. She professed […]
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Mary Ann Fox
Formerly Sister Marie Clement
Sister Mary Ann was a native of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Her final ministry was in prayer at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Mary Ann, formerly Sister Marie Clement, entered the Congregation on […]
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Mary Jo Piccione
Formerly Sister Mary Joel
Sister Mary Jo is a native of Indianapolis. Currently, she is the Associate Chaplain at Scripps Mercy Hospital in Chula Vista, Calif. Prior to that, she ministered as the chaplain […]
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Rosemary Eggermann
Formerly Sister David Patrice
Sister Rosemary, formerly Sister David Patrice, was born Rosemary Louise Eggermann on July 29, 1928. She died on April 16, 2008. She was 79 years old and had been a […]
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Mary Magdalen Schwartz
Sister Mary Magdalen was born Armella Ann Schwartz on Sept. 26, 1922. She died on Jan. 16, 2010. She was 87 years old and had been a Sister of Providence […]
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Mary Ann DeFazio
Sister Mary Ann was born in Pittsburgh, Penn. Currently, she ministers as the Pastoral Associate for Faith Formation at St. Christopher Parish, Indianapolis. Sister Mary Ann entered the Congregation on […]
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Mary Leahy
Formerly Sister Marie Anita
Sister Mary Ann Leahy, formerly Sister Marie Anita, was a Sister of Providence for 67 years. She was 84 years old when she passed away on April 30, 2019. Born […]
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Mary Grace Pesavento
Formerly Sister Ann Grace
Sister Mary Grace, formerly Sister Ann Grace, was born in Asiago, Italy. Currently, she ministers in prayer at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Mary Grace entered the Congregation in 1960, professing first […]
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Mary Eleanor Galvin
Sister Mary Eleanor was born Marilyn Barbara Galvin on Dec. 3, 1926. She died on Dec. 27, 2012. She was 86 years old and had been a Sister of Providence […]
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Mary Mark Dede
Sister Mary Mark is a native of Terre Haute, Indiana. Currently, she ministers in health care at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Mary Mark entered the Congregation on January 13, 1946. She […]
