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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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April 27, 2025: Second Sunday of Easter, Sunday of Divine Mercy
Identify some places in your life where locked doors exist

April 20, 2025: Easter Sunday
Allow yourself to remember a difficult loss in your personal life

April 13, 2025: Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
How did that action come forth in you?

April 6, 2025: Fifth Sunday of Lent
Lent is a time of fasting, penance and almsgiving

August 27, 2023: Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
This passage gives me hope about what access to heaven and earth keys give to us

August 20, 2023: Twentieth Week in Ordinary Time
It is incredibly difficult for me to ask for help

August 13, 2023: Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Is fear a pathway to faith?
August 6, 2023: The Transfiguration of the Lord
The passage describing Jesus' transfiguration and my own rephrasing of it are not metaphors

The Feast of the Epiphany: A revelation that Jesus is the Son of God
As I prepared to write this reflection for the Feast of the Epiphany, it became clear. I was awaiting an epiphany to guide my writing. I was certain I would see a sign. Surely I would know it when I…

October 30, 2022: Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time
Is there a scripture passage that has never made sense for you? One that continues to challenge you?

