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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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Sisters excursions from HOME (Helping Ourselves Meaningfully Engage)
Katie Harich, together with a team of dedicated volunteers, arranged the outings pictured here. These “field trips” are one part of Katie’s responsibilities in her role as the well-being coordinator for the Sisters of Providence HOME (Helping Ourselves Meaningfully Engage)…

90s Party 2018
For more than two decades, the Sisters of Providence have honored their elders with the annual “90s Party!” On Tuesday, Aug. 14, 36 sisters were honored, along with their companions, during the ceremony in the dining room at Providence Hall. Sisters…

2018 Saint Anne Procession
The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods conducted the annual Saint Anne Procession on Wednesday, July 25. Below are some photographs from the procession.

SP Annual Meeting 2018
Since the time of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, Sisters of Providence have returned home to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods every summer to pray, connect, learn and make decisions. Here are some photos from this summer’s annual meeting.

Jubilee Celebration 2018
Five Sisters of Providence, Sisters Pat Linehan, Jan Craven, Kathleen Bernadette Smith, and Jody O’Neil and Marianne Ridgell celebrated their 25th and 50th Jubilees on Saturday, June 30. Visit this link to read more about these eleven sisters celebrating…

Providence Teen Ministry volunteers
Teens throughout the Wabash Valley flocked to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods during the first of June to volunteer with the Sisters of Providence. During their time here, the teens had an opportunity to interact with the sisters as well as those residing…

Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Evening 2018
Sisters of Providence held the annual event honoring all the benefactors who are together with us in the mission on June 2, 2018. Here are some photos of that evening.

90s Party 2017
For more than two decades, the Sisters of Providence have honored their elders with the annual “90s Party!” On Tuesday, Aug. 1, 38 sisters were honored, along with their companions, during the ceremony in the dining room at Providence Hall. Sisters…

Providence Juniorate and Aspirancy 2017
Over 120 women reminisced, laughed, sang and danced at the Providence Juniorate/Aspirancy reunion June 23, 2017. Sisters Dorothy Rasche and Joseph Fillenwarth provided an update on their ministries while a raffle for the quilt stitched by Sister Lucy Lechner and…

New Leadership Team!
Sister Dawn Tomaszewski installed as general superior of the Sisters of Providence.

