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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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What can these Woods offer you?
The Jubilee Year of Mercy began Dec. 8, 2015, the 50th anniversary of the closing of the Second Vatican Council. What will you do this year to grow in your faith? To strengthen both charitable works and social justice at home and as part of your faith community? Maybe a visit to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods can help you on your way.

Care of Earth attracts new members
The Sisters of Providence ministry educating toward care for creation at White Violet Center for Eco-Justice is attracting young women to joining the Congregation.

Sister Marilú Covani
Sister Marilu Covani talks about what it has been like to be a mother, grandmother and Sister of Providence.

A place for neighbors: Providence Housing Corporation
Providence Housing Corporation was formed to provide affordable housing for the Congregation’s neighbors in need.

Warm hearts welcome postulant Anna Fan
The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods welcome postulant Anna Fan in a heart-warming entrance ceremony on Nov. 13.

Toward the future: young sisters look forward
“The Congregation members support each other through difficult challenges and situations. No one works through the difficulties alone. Through several sisters, I see a passion for mission, ministry, prayer, and community, which is contagious,” Sister Dina said.
Three of our newest Sisters of Providence recently shared their thoughts about the future. Sisters Arrianne Whittaker and Dina Bato are temporarily professed and Sister Joni Luna is a novice in her second year of formation.

Tracey Horan begins an exciting new journey with the SPs
Tracey Horan enters the postulancy of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods on Sept. 8, 2014. Sisters welcome her with open hearts and arms during a short ritual filled with prayer, readings and song. She receives a special blessing…

Sister Joni Luna enters the Novitiate on Aug. 10, 2014
Sister Joni Luna enters the Sisters of Providence Novitiate on Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014, in a beautiful ceremony in the Church of the Immaculate Conception.

Arrianne’s first vows, June 29, 2014
Sister Arrianne Whittaker took first vows with the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods at Mass in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, surrounded by hundreds of sisters, Providence Associates, family and friends. Enjoy photos from Sister Arrianne’s special day…

Sister Su-Hsin takes perpetual vows June 29, 2014
Sister Su-Hsin takes perpetual vows on June 29, 2014, at Mass in the Church of the Immaculate Conception.
