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.
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.
We all need a little spiritual inspiration sometimes. Let the wisdom of our Providence Community support you on your journey.
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.
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.
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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Now you are happy forever in the fullness of God’s life.
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Through a generous donation of a donor, we have begun to provide needed equipment for sisters to have the technology they need, but we will need even more.
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Truly, you have made our mission your own, at a time when the world is so in need of hope and of the love, mercy and justice that our Providence God calls us to share. In gratitude for a remarkable year during unprecedented times, we do thank God now with all of our hearts!! And…
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Through our joint effort with CCL, the hope is many will attend the May 1 meeting to learn more about this program proposal, and to show legislators across Indiana that communities are prepared to act to thwart climate change.
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Please enjoy two additional special gifts from the 2021 HOME retreat planning committee.
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Our faith calls us to honor and respect all persons. We profess that Black Lives Matter. We know that all life is equally sacred.
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We condemn this, as we denounce all forms of racial, ethnic and religious targeting, including threats of mass and individual violence; bigoted hate language; hate incidents; and hate crimes.
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Catholic sisters remain committed to welcoming refugees seeking safety for themselves and their families.
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Sister Mary Pat Cummings will be greatly missed, for she was greatly loved …
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Thanks to you and the way you lived your life, we see what joy it is to see love in action, to be love in action
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As women of faith, we are committed to it
The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, are a congregation of Roman Catholic women religious (sisters) who minister throughout the United States and Taiwan. Saint Mother Theodore Guerin founded the Sisters of Providence in 1840. The congregation has a mission of being God's Providence in the world by committing to performing works of love, mercy and justice in service among God's people.