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.

The Epiphany of the Lord

When Jesus therefore was born in Bethlehem of Juda, in the days of king Herod, behold, there came wise men from the East to Jerusalem, Saying: Where is he that is born king of the Jews? For we have seen…

Sister Mary Eleanor Galvin

“… behold, magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, saying, ‘Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage.’” Matthew 2:1-2 “Sister Mary Eleanor Galvin who was…

Blessing of the Christmas tree

Dear God, Two thousand years ago, you brought your son, Jesus, into this world to teach us the power of love and sacrifice. As we raise this tree, we remember his birth and the meaning of his life for us.…

Sister Mildred Anne Dudine

“Acclaim the Most High, all Earth, serve God gladly, come into God’s presence with songs of joy!” (Psalm 100) “Sister Mildred Anne Dudine, no doubt, entered God’s presence with songs of joy that represented a 77-year lifetime of dedicated service…

Honoring Sister James Michael Kesterson

Sister James Michael Kesterton received one of the three Career Achievement Awards from the Archdiocese of Indianapolis last night. From The Criterion: The measure of Sister James Michael’s life can also be taken in her remarkable career of 60 years…