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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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We all need a little spiritual inspiration sometimes. Let the wisdom of our Providence Community support you on your journey.
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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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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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Leadership Team shares LCWR Statement and Congregation commitment
Our Leadership Team wanted to share with all of you the following statement from the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR), and our recent Chapter Commitment of Racial Equality and Equity.

2020-21 Anual Report
I hope you will see in so visible a manner throughout this entire publication how we seek to put your gifts in service to others. We, too, would like to lift the spirits of people everywhere.

Sister Rita Ann Wade (formerly Sister Rose Annette)
Providence truly did inspire Rita, sustain her and will care for her always.

Newsnotes from summer 2022 HOPE magazine
What's been going on with the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods? Find out!

Sisters of Providence sign Catholic Sisters letter on end of Title 42
Many Sisters of Providence recently signed this letter to President Biden

Sister Joan Matthews (formerly Sister Ignatius)
Sister Joan never shied away from asking questions. She was a believer that there is no such thing as a “dumb question.”

Sister Marceline Mattingly
'Aunt Betty gave her life to God; she prepared for this moment all her life and now she will be with him for eternity.'

Leadership Team expresses disappointment with recent Biden Administration announcement
We will continue to urge President Biden to "Build Back Better Fossil Free."

Sister Donna Marie Fu
Donna Marie loved people truly. AND she did work cheerfully.

‘Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary’
This prayer, “Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary,” is to be prayed in solidarity with all those affected by the war in Ukraine.
