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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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- Be inspired
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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 Marceline Mattingly is currently the oldest living Sister of Providence. She turned 100 in 2015. She entered the Sisters of Providence in 1933. She began her ministry with mostly 7th and 8th graders in schools in Indiana and Illinois. She then moved on to teaching high school and then college life sciences and religion in Indiana and Washington, DC. She has served as a pastoral associate and an instructor in the Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College Learning Resource Center. Currently Sister Marceline volunteers at Providence Health Care at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.

Sister Marceline looks back on the richness of 84 years as a woman religious
I am mostly pre-Vatican II but I was excited to enter the modern world. I didn’t sit back. I was open to the evolving religious life and because of openness I was able to do many new things.
Prayer for Travel
Providence of God, we believe in you. Providence of God, we hope in you. Providence of God, we love you will all our hearts. Providence of God, we thank you for all. Providence of God, we give you all. Loving…

