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.

Catholic and Gay

Note: The following was authored by Providence Associate, Dr. Pearlette Springer “Tune my heart according to your will. Tune my heart according to your will. Oh, Lord, tune my heart only according to your will.” — Steven Warner Over the…

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Sister Joyce Brophy (formerly Sister Robert Ellen)

Sister Joyce Brophy, formerly Sister Robert Ellen, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. She was 96-years-old and had been a Sister of Providence for 78 years. Commentary By Sister Denise Wilkinson, SP Take, Lord, and…

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Stand up for LIFE: Be Complicit No More

It is with great faith and trust in Providence that we invite you to stand in solidarity with the Apache Stronghold and all those working to sustain thriving life for all.

Sister Brigid Ann Bonner

Brigid, you chose to live as both Martha and Mary; loving deeply, serving joyfully, and honoring Divine Providence each and every day.

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