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.

Earth as home

(This article was originally published in the Summer 2013 edition of HOPE.) If you spend any amount of time with a Sister of Providence or a group of sisters, you will quickly learn that taking care of Earth as home…

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods: a place of welcome

(Reprinted from the Summer 2013 edition of HOPE) “It’s like experiencing a piece of happiness on Earth because of the beautiful grounds and the peaceful setting in nature. It is a wonderful place for meditation, retreat and relaxation.” ~ Theressa…

Sister Agnes Eileen O’Brien

“Love is always patient and kind.” 1st Corinthians 13:4 Our current example of the virtue of patience in her almost 80 years of religious life is our Sister Agnes Eileen, said Sister Mary Roger Madden in her commentary for Sister…

Sister Estelle Scully

It also was the first step into Sister Estelle Scully's future years of ministry when she would travel literally across the nation serving various dioceses in the areas of communication, media and development.

History of the Prayer of Reunion

The Prayer of Reunion has been an important part of the history of the Sisters of Providence from our early beginnings in France. The prayer was an important way for sisters to stay connected to one another especially when at…

Sister Ann Denise Reger

Jesus said to them,“Let the children alone and do not stop them from coming to me, for it is to such as these that the Kingdom of Heaven belongs.” Matthew 19:14 Love the children first, and then teach them. St.…

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