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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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Sister Margaret Kern
Sister Margaret was well known for her sound advice on many matters

Sister Margaret Louise Bernard
We celebrate her life of simple, elegant holiness

Pictorial book honoring the Sisters of Providence to be issued later this year!
Book to feature Sisters of Providence and Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College!

Entrance to center dedicated to Sister Wendy Workman
Sister Wendy Workman taught at the Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College

Steeped in tradition: The Saint Anne Procession
'This takes place in fulfillment of a vow.'

Sister Kathleen on the pages of Rolling Stone magazine
Did you read the feature that quoted Sister Kathleen Desautels in Rolling Stone? As a sister on the forefront of social justice issues in the church and society, Sister Kathleen sometimes shows up in unexpected places.

Justice on the margins: Providence Associate Maria Price
Did you know that Providence Associate Maria Price, a Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College alum from Louisville, Kentucky, runs a homeless shelter for men? She also helps to promote economic justice to the people in her parish’s sister parish in Esquipulas, Nicaragua.

Sister Alexa Suelzer
She valued each person she encountered and treated all with love and respect

‘Old Gym’ being torn down
Demolition began on Monday, June 1

Sculptor and security: Bill Wolfe
Sculptures recently unveiled for public

