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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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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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A Reflection for the 2024 Foundation Day Mass
The readings that were just proclaimed are beautiful reminders of what is foundational to our lives and the life of this Providence Community as we celebrate this 184th Foundation Day. But none of these words captured my imagination or my…

A Reflection for the 2024 Providence Associate Commitment Ceremony
Maybe you didn't know that being a Providence Associate would involve bread-making

‘She is Our Hero:’ Reflection for the 2024 Feast Day for Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
'Let us be astonishing, sisters.'

Reflections for Reception into the Novitiate
Stephanie, I invite you to come now and begin the journey as a canonical novice of the Sisters of Providence

A reflection on the first profession of vows by Sister Leslie Dao
'It is my privilege now, on behalf of this Providence Community, to call Sister Leslie to her first profession of vows.'

Our trip to Ruillé sur Loir
Until the next adventure!

This Easter: What is the state of your heart?
Happy Easter from the Sisters of Providence!

Together, let’s send out ‘Joy to the World’
"May this new year find us following that path so that someday soon all will be right with the world."

‘Like Mary, you have given birth’
We thank you, Jubilarians, for showing us the way through the witness of your lives

Reflections for one of our Asian Sisters perpetual vows
May you witness this kind of self-giving, a sacrificial openness to all that might be required of YOU through your vow of poverty

