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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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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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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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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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Sister Betty Hopf honored with Sunshine Award
'I feel like I'm making a difference in peoples' lives.'

Sister Jody O’Neil accompanies brother on Honor Flight
In April 2022, Sister Jody O’Neil accompanied her brother, Mike, on an Honor Flight from Indianapolis to Washington, D.C., in which veterans receive the opportunity to visit war memorials and more. Here are some photos from the trip. All photos…

Welcome to the ‘Evolving Woods’
We asked ourselves, ‘What is our next ministry? To what might we be being called at this time in our history?’ If we believe that special care for those with cognitive changes is one such ministry, before we move forward, we want to make sure that we have the various resources needed to provide quality care to those who come to us and the capacity to sustain that ministry into the future.

Sister Jody O’Neil accompanies brother on ‘Honor Flight’
'It was fantastic. It was like a once-in-a-lifetime trip.'

Sisters of Providence ministries honored by community
'We thought it would be a wonderful way to set up community recognition'

Volunteer Spotlight: The Sister Volunteers
'It's like answering questions about our family home.'

Father Terry and the subject of being ‘Called’
'That’s how I stay committed and faithful to my call to the priesthood.'

‘Build Back Better worthy of support’
"We must not let the most vulnerable in our society suffer both higher prices and fewer supports when we can easily do something to ease the pain for everyone."

Leadership Team shares LCWR statement on threats against HBCUs
The following is a statement from the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) of which the Sisters of Providence are members.

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
“History is the long and tragic story of the fact that privileged groups seldom give up their privileges voluntarily … we know through painful experience that freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor; it must be demanded by the…

