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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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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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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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This Memorial Day: Take time to Remember
This Memorial Day, I hope you will remember some hero or heroine of your own, an obscure apostle, perhaps.

The ever-expanding community of Providence
This has had profound impact on our concept of community. We now embrace an understanding of Providence — of God’s design and desire for all of us — which helps us know that we are united with all that exists. That everything is connected.

Graduation Day!
Education has always been at the heart of the mission of the Sisters of Providence – whether it be education of ourselves or others

The hope of Easter is planted deep in our hearts
May the convergence of spring and Easter restore your soul

Looking back on Good Friday
Some life lessons were learned in the quiet of St. Monica Church

What is your word for 2019?
I want to pass on the gift of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods

Who do you want to be now?
I would like to offer hospitality to those seeking asylum in our country. I would like to provide shelter for the innocent in war-torn places and in the violent places in our own U.S. cities. I would like to be a better keeper of the planet.

A reflection for the 2018 Senior Jubilee Celebration
It is toward Love incarnate that we move during this Advent Season

Reflections for Foundation Day — Oct. 22, 2018
“This is our inheritance — that on an October day in 1840 — six women entered a log cabin chapel and life was never again the same.”

Feast of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, 2018 reflection
It was about 9:30 p.m. on one of the nights leading up to the opening of the new shrine of Saint Mother Theodore back in October of 2014. I went looking for Father Mark Joseph Costello, who was putting the…

