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 Anne Therese Falkenstein

"As Sisters of Providence we have a very profound love and respect for one another. We pray daily, respect all human beings, collaboratively serve others including the poor, sick and underprivileged, care for the earth, challenge one another, support each other in good times and bad, accept each other despite our imperfections, celebrate each other’s successes, accompany one another in our disappointments, strive to be the persons God has called us to be, value the wisdom of various generations, are quick to forgive, honor the life and work of Saint Theodora Guerin and constantly discern God’s will," says Sister Anne Therese Falkenstein.

Casa San Juan Bosco in Florida now a full community

It must be something to see, Sister Cathy Buster muscling around a 26-foot U-Haul truck. She would never be mistaken for a husky football player. But, if you know her or know anything about her, you can see her doing…

Sister Conrad Monrad

"We enjoyed Sister Conrad’s quiet presence, her thoughtful, loving, deliberate ways. That is what we will all miss. Conrad, we thank you for who you were and are." Sister Conrad Monrad died June 28, 2013. She was 92 years old and had lived 74 years as a Sister of Providence.

Coal tipple demolished

The coal tipple at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind. was recently demolished. Read more about it on our blog.

Sister Dorothy McLaughlin

"There is a giving which will not impoverish and a withholding that will not enrich," Sister Danielle Sullivan thought this an appropriate summary for the life of Sister Dorothy McLaughlin who died Monday, June 17, 2013 at age 94 having lived 77 years as a Sister of Providence.