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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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Regina Norris
Formerly Sister Regina Clare
Sister Regina, formerly Sister Regina Clare, was a native of Bicknell, Ind. Sister Regina entered the Congregation in 1961, professing first vows in 1964 and final vows in 1969. Sister […]
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Regina Therese Shaughnessy
Sister Regina Therese was born Regina Dolores on Dec. 16, 1921. She died on Feb. 4, 2016. She was 94 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for […]
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Regis McNulty
Sister Regis was a native of Chelsea, Massachusetts. Her final ministry was in prayer at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Regis entered the Congregation on February 11, 1948. She professed final vows […]
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Richard Bussing
Sister Richard was born Dorothy Ann Bussing on January 10, 1922, in Brazil Indiana. She died on September 5, 2017. She was 95 years old and had been a Sister […]
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Rita Ann Roethele
Sister Rita Ann was born on Sept. 25, 1926. She died on June 12, 2010. She was 83 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 63 years. […]
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Rita Ann Wade
Formerly Sister Rose Annette
Sister Rita Ann was a native of Indianapolis. Her final ministry was as co-director of Miracle Place in Indianapolis. Sister Rita Ann, formerly Sister Rose Annette, entered the Congregation on […]
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Rita Black
Sister Rita Black was born Rita Mae on Dec. 18, 1927. She died on March 30, 2017. She was 89 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for […]
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Rita Clare Gerardot
Sister Rita Clare was born on September 19, 1926, in Besancon, Indiana, the seventh of 10 children. Besancon, she said, is a “small rural area 12 miles east of Fort […]
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Rita Lechner
Formerly Sister Veronica
Sister Rita Lechner, formerly Sister Veronica, was born on Jan. 18, 1937. She died on May 24, 2010. She was 73 years old and had been a Sister of Providence […]
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Rita Lerner
Formerly Sister Edward Clare
Sister Rita, formerly Sister Edward Clare, was born on Dec. 5, 1919. She died on March 25, 2017. She was 97 years old and had been a Sister of Providence […]
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Rosa (Shu-Hsia) Pan
Sister Rosa (Shu-Hsia) is a native of Taiwan. Currently, she ministers as a nurse in the neuro department of Ascension St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, Ill. Prior to that, […]
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Rosa (Su-Hsin) Huang
Sister Rosa (Su-Hsin) is a native of Tainan City, Taiwan. Currently, she serves as a volunteer in the Archives Department at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Sister Su-Hsin entered the Congregation on Sept. […]
