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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 Terence Haag
Sister Mary Terence was born on December 18, 1916. She died on October 7, 2017. She was 100 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 82 years. […]
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Mary Tomlinson
Sister Mary is a native of Chicago. Currently, she ministers as a grant writer for the Congregation. Prior to this, she ministered as the Development Director for Guerin Outreach Ministries […]
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Mary Viola Burke
Sister Mary Viola Burke was born Anna Marie on Feb. 6, 1885. She died on Oct. 4, 1968. She was 83 years old and had been a Sister of Providence […]
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Maureen Abbott
Formerly Sister Maureen Francis
Sister Maureen, formerly Sister Maureen Francis, was born on January 23, 1939, in Buffalo, New York. Her connection to the Sisters of Providence came via Robstown, Texas, where many sisters […]
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Maureen Ann McCarthy
Sister Maureen Ann was born Jeanette Catherine McCarthy on August 23, 1928. She died on July 6, 2018. She was 89 years old and had been a Sister of Providence […]
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Maureen Cecile Palmer
Sister Maureen Cecile was born Dorothy Evelyn Palmer on March 20, 1918. She died on July 18, 2005. She was 87 years old and had been a Sister of Providence […]
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Maureen Clare Lehmann
Sister Maureen Clare was born Agnes Eleanor Lehmann on Feb. 2, 1916. She died on Aug. 11, 2012. She was 96 years old and had been a Sister of Providence […]
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Maureen Fallon
Sister Maureen grew up in a Catholic family in Chicago where the Sisters of Providence educated her for 16 years. She said she first considered becoming a woman religious in […]
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Maureen Loonam
Sister Maureen was born Genevieve Marie Loonam on June 1, 1916. She died on May 21, 2010. She was 93 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for […]
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Maureen Sheahan
Formerly Sister John Maureen
Sister Maureen, formerly Sister John Maureen, is a native of Chicago. Currently, she ministers in convent service and child care in Northlake, Illinois. Sister Maureen entered the Congregation in 1960, […]
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Maureen Therese Brennan
Sister Maureen Therese was born Mary Brennan on Aug. 11, 1909. She died on Jan. 22, 2005. She was 95 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for […]
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Merry Marcotte
Sister Merry was born on Oct. 10, 1942. She died on Feb. 17, 2008. She was 65 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 33 years. Sister […]
