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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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- Be inspired
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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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January 1, 2025: Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Determine this week to spend time each day reflecting on a specific event in your day and the meaning it might hold for you

Let Us Assist You
We began this ministry in response to our many friends wanting to find a meaningful and sacred space for their final resting place.

September 29, 2024: Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Not much is made of sin these days

September 22, 2024: Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Take stock of your 'success' at the end of the day

September 15, 2024: Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Once you respond to "who Christ is for you," at the end of the day decide how and when your actions did or did not match your words

September 8, 2024: Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Each day this week, get out and enjoy the gifts of nature

September 1, 2024: Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Spend time this week reflecting on your positive response to those Gospel questions

So many ways of honoring Mary at the Woods
Mary’s own words in her Magnificat provide some answer: “from now on all generations will call me blessed.” We gather precisely because we are part of the present generation who wishes to call her blessed.

Gifts to Foley Legacy Fund support the underserved, SP mission
Funding for a second social worker was described as “a game changer for our community,” at Providence Cristo Rey High School (PCR) in Indianapolis, a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Providence. “The money enables PCR to have social worker personnel available to provide staff, parents and students a better understanding of factors (cultural, societal, economic, familial, health) affecting a student’s performance and behavior, crucial understandings for the low-income students and families that we serve.”

April 30, 2023: Fourth Sunday of Easter
In what ways this week can we strive to be gates of inclusivity?

