Sisters of Providence

Sisters of Providence

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.

Sister Mary Lois Hennel

Sister Mary Lois Hennel passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. She was 98-years-old and had been a Sister of Providence for 79 years. Funeral services for Sister Mary Lois will take place on Wednesday, April 22,…

We stand with Maryknoll Leadership

The Sisters of Providence stand with the Maryknoll Leadership teams in calling for immigration policy rooted in human dignity, compassion and respect for the family.