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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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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 […]
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Mary Imelda Coulup
Sister Mary Imelda was born Mary Elizabeth on Aug. 28, 1918. She died on July 12, 2017. She was 98 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for […]
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Eileen Mary Cunningham
Sister Eileen Mary was born Mary Isabel Cunningham on July 5, 1916. She died on May 1, 2005. She was 88 years old and had been a Sister of Providence […]
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Mary Hickey
Formerly Sister Mary Ephrem
Sister Mary Hickey, formerly Sister Mary Ephrem, was born on July 28, 1909. She died on Jan. 12, 2006. She was 96 years old and had been a Sister of […]
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Rosemary Powers
Formerly Sister Mary Gilbert
Sister Rosemary, formerly Sister Mary Gilbert, was born Cecilia Rosemary Powers on Jan. 18, 1917. She died on Dec. 16, 2009. She was 92 years old and had been a […]
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Mary Germaine Grojean
Sister Mary Germaine was born Germaine Emma Grojean on Sept. 17, 1915. She died on Sept. 24, 2004. She was 89 years old and had been a Sister of Providence […]
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Mary Ellen Kilday
Sister Mary Ellen was born Margaret Eileen Kilday on Feb. 14, 1913. She died on May 17, 2008. She was 95 years old and had been a Sister of Providence […]
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Mary Esther Lane
Formerly Sister Francis Gertrude
Sister Mary Esther, formerly Sister Francis Gertrude, was born on April 11, 1915. She died on Nov. 19, 2016. She was 101 years old and had been a Sister of […]
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Mary Lois Hennel
Sister Mary Lois is a native of Evansville, Indiana. Currently, she ministers in prayer at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Mary Lois entered the Congregation on July 21, 1946. She professed final […]
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Mary Mundy
Formerly Sister Jolene
Sister Mary, formerly Sister Jolene, was born on September 5, 1946, in Celestine, Indiana. She entered the Congregation on September 12, 1964, professing first vows on August 15, 1967, and […]
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Mary Ann Phelan
Formerly Sister Marie Marcella
Sister Mary Ann is a native of Baltimore, Maryland. Currently, she ministers as a volunteer receptionist at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Mary Ann, formerly Sister Marie Marcella, entered the Congregation on […]
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John Mary Rifner
Sister John Mary Rifner was born Cecilia Ann Rifner in New Castle, Indiana, on April 1, 1929. She passed away on March 21, 2019, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. She was […]
