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 Virginia Broderick

“For the Lord has comforted his people and will have compassion on his suffering ones.” (Isaiah 49:13) “Just a few minutes after Sister Virginia Broderick breathed her last, we read these words at Mass. They bring many aspects of her…

Sister Mary Helen Neff

“This is to my father“s glory, that you bear much fruit … .” (John 15:8) “Just as the seed grows in secret – we know not how – so the life of God comes to fullness within us. No method,…

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Sister Eleanor McAuliffe

“O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek you.” (Psalm 63:1) “This afternoon, we come together to celebrate the life and ministry of Sister Eleanor McAuliffe and to revere this caring, compassionate woman,” said Sister Mary Lee Mettler in…

Sister Francetta Brown

“So stand your ground, with truth buckled round your waist, … wearing as shoes on your feet the eagerness to spread the Gospel of peace … .” (Ephesians 6:14-15) “St. Paul would find Sister Francetta well-armed – a woman of…

Sister Agnes Joan Li

“Sister Agnes Joan has been a heroine … . She really deserves much credit and a place of honor in our history.” (Mother Marie Gratia Luking, quoted in “Against All Odds” p. 188) “The account of Sister Agnes Joan’s vital…

Peaceful people demand facility closing

Note: The following article was written by Sister of Providence Rita Clare Gerardot, who is an activist for peace and who participates in work to close the School of the Americas. Have you ever heard of the School of the…

Pére Michel Guthneck

In the 163 years since the founding of the Congregation, countless lay people have worked side-by-side with the Sisters of Providence to bring love, mercy and justice to others. One of those dedicated employees was Pére Michel Guthneck. Like the…

Sister of Providence released from prison

Sister of Providence Kathleen Desautels, who has served a six-month sentence at the Federal Prison Camp-Greenville (Ill.), was released Friday, March 7, amid cheers, hugs and outward expressions of hope from a group of her housemates and co-workers. Sister Kathleen,…