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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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Sister William Eyke
"She was never Sister Bill to me. I knew her as Miss Eyke when she taught Chemistry at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in the early 1950s."

Sister Elizabeth Grannan
"Betty" was a passionate person and this was evidenced in her compassion for the elderly and the lonely.

Sisters serving their country
Since the Civil War, a handful of Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind., have answered the call of duty many times in many different ways. On Monday, May 26, our country will celebrate Memorial Day. Eleven sisters served during…

Honored for service!
Sister Carol Nolan reflects on being named Volunteer of the Year by Democratic Women of the Desert

Sister Ann Brendan Burget
"She was more focused on children than anyone you'd ever meet in this life."
Sister Carol Nolan to be honored
Sister Carol Nolan is one of six women being honored Saturday, May 17, at the Women Honoring Women awards and fundraiser

Father Daniel Hopcus: 50 Golden Years!
A 50-year anniversary for Father Daniel Hopcus was celebrated on April 30

Father Daniel Hopcus to celebrate 50-year Jubilee
A reception in honor of Father Dan will take place at 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 30, in the Providence Hall Dining Room

In it together
“It was perfect,” Karen said. “It was Providence … it was clearly Providence that brought me here. I found my piece of home.”
Both Vicki Layton and Karen Sagraves said the “team” atmosphere while working with the Sisters of Providence is special.

Sister Kathleen Desautels: Collaborating for justice
For nearly three decades, Sister Kathleen Desautels (formerly Sister Mary Colleen) has been at the forefront of justice.
The rape and murder of four church women in El Salvador in 1980 was also part of her transformation. She spent time in Bolivia and in Nicaragua – witnessing social injustices – before finding her way to 8th Day Center for Justice in Chicago.

