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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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Lucille Nolan
Formerly Sister Mary Lucille
Sister Lucille, formerly Sister Mary Lucille, was a native of Galesburg, Illinois. Her final ministry was in prayer at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Lucille entered the Congregation on July 22, 1947 […]
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Luke Crawford
Sister Luke was born Kathryn Ann Crawford on Nov. 6, 1925. She died on April 25, 2014. She was 88 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for […]
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Maité Rodriguez-Mora
Sister Maité Rodriguez-Mora, a native of Puerto Rico, entered the Congregation as a woman in initial formation on Saturday, September 14, 2024. She officially entered the novitiate during a ceremony […]
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Marceline Mattingly
Sister Marceline was a native of Henderson, Kentucky. Her final ministry was in prayer at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Marceline entered the Congregation on February 10, 1933. She professed final vows […]
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Margaret Ann McNamara
Formerly Sister Marie Nicholas
Sister Margaret Ann, formerly Sister Marie Nicholas, was born Margaret Ann McNamara on Aug. 5, 1935. She died on Sept. 1, 2010. She was 75 years old and had been […]
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Margaret Ann Wilson
Formerly Sister Ann Gerard
Sister Margaret Ann, formerly Sister Ann Gerard, was born on December 16, 1927. She died on December 7, 2017. She was 89 years old and had been a Sister of […]
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Margaret Ellen O’Connor
Sister Margaret Ellen was born Ellen Margaret-Mary O’Connor on June 24, 1917. She died on Dec. 3, 2006. She was 89 years old and had been a Sister of Providence […]
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Margaret Gallagher
Sister Margaret Gallagher was born Margaret Therese Gallagher on Jan. 20, 1915. She died on Aug. 31, 2005. She was 90 years old and had been a Sister of Providence […]
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Margaret Heese
Formerly Sister Margaret Bernard
Sister Margaret was a native of Robstown, Texas. Her final ministry was in residential services at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Margaret, formerly Sister Margaret Bernard, entered the Congregation on June 17 […]
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Margaret Kelly
Formerly Sister Bernard Maureen
Sister Margaret, formerly Sister Bernard Maureen, was born on June 1, 1936. She died on Jan. 15, 2017. She was 80 years old and had been a Sister of Providence […]
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Margaret Kern
Sister Margaret Kern was born Mary Margaret on March 28, 1926. She died on Aug. 3, 2015. She was 89 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for […]
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Margaret Louise Bernard
Sister Margaret Louise was born on Dec. 31, 1923. She died Aug. 2, 2015. She was 91 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 72 years. Sister […]
