Welcome back to the Woods!
Welcome back to the Woods!
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 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.