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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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Sister Emily TeKolste professes first vows with Sisters of Providence
Sister Emily loves the Providence Spirituality of the Congregation and her sisters and will now continue to discern the call to religious life as a Sister of Providence on the path to perpetual vows

Sisters of Providence dedicate Havlik Center
The center is intended as a place where the well-being of sisters and others, particularly those with physical and cognitive challenges, can be promoted and enhanced

Sister of Providence celebrates Golden Jubilee
Sister Katherine Francis French celebrated her Golden Jubilee with the Sisters of Providence on Wednesday, July 3, 2019.

Thanking the Sisters through social media
It is only Thursday. If you haven’t had a chance yet and you’re still in school, thank your teacher today!

Stepping into justice: Sister Barbara Battista
“There is urgency in what is going on nationally, in the church and in society. There is such a need for women religious, and for other persons of faith, to really be leaders in this work towards justice,” said Sister Barbara Battista, the new social justice promoter for the Sisters of Providence.

Sisters of Providence celebrate Senior Jubilees
Twenty-five Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods celebrated their Senior Jubilees on Saturday, Dec. 8, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods

Memories of Providence Brittany (RIP)
'She was a perfect beginning animal for us to make our early mistakes in raising alpacas'

A historical look at The Church of the Immaculate Conception
With the upcoming Fall Architectural Tour at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods coming soon, we thought it might be of interest to take a look at some of the buildings that contributed to the National Register of Historic Places. Among those buildings is…

A look at the life and ministry of Sister Agnes Celine Hammond
'Sister was gentle – and in her gentleness, she possessed strength.'

New postulant enters Sisters of Providence
'I realized a couple of years into discernment that if I want to be the best version of myself for my family, friends, and the world, I should follow the path that God has presented me'

