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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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What inspires you?
We all need a little spiritual inspiration sometimes. Let the wisdom of our Providence Community support you on your journey.
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Experience the Woods
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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Where do you fit in?
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.
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Join the Providence Family
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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Sister Mary Louise O’Connor (formerly Sister James Margaret)
Now you are happy forever in the fullness of God's life.

My Indiana! Meet our new director of Mission Advancement
Experiencing the Woods in person the first time assured us we made the right decision. We were called here for God’s purpose, to the right place, at the right time. I imagine Saint Mother Theodore Guerin felt that way too.

Providence in a year of pandemic
Here is a glimpse of what the Providence community has been up to in the past year.

Can you hear me now?
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.

2019-20 Annual Report
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…

Plan to attend this upcoming virtual climate meeting
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.

Special Retreat ‘treats’
Please enjoy two additional special gifts from the 2021 HOME retreat planning committee.

Sisters of Providence join George Floyd’s family in resolving to fight on for racial justice
Our faith calls us to honor and respect all persons. We profess that Black Lives Matter. We know that all life is equally sacred.

Congregation shares statement from InterFaith Council of the Wabash Valley
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.

Leadership Team shares LCWR refugee resettlement statement
Catholic sisters remain committed to welcoming refugees seeking safety for themselves and their families.
