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.
Congregation ministries and sponsored institutions
Historical photos of past Sisters of Providence ministries.
Sister Alice Louise Potts
“Love is patient; love is kind. …” (1 Corinthians 13:4) “It is not easy to talk about Sister Alice Louise’s life and contributions — not just because she entered the community 69 years ago, but because those years were filled…
Historical sketches of the Woods
The Sisters of Providence are fortunate to have had several artists in the Congregation to help give future generations a sense of what the motherhouse and its grounds looked like in the 1800s. These sketches, by sisters as well as…
CNN to show documentary on Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
If you have traveled the world in search of truth, justice and the American way, or whatever else you might seek, you could be a difficult person to impress. Jen Christensen travels the world for CNN. She works as a…
Treasures from Archives: Foley Hall Elevator
Foley Hall conjures many memories for many people. For those of us who never had the privilege of seeing this magnificent edifice, old photographs help us to imagine what an awesome structure Foley must have been. Another way in which we…
Reflection from Burundi, Africa
Note from the Sisters of Providence leadership team: Sister Deborah Campbell is currently in Burundi, Africa conducting an audit for Catholic Relief Services (CRS). As we approach Lent this seems a fitting reflection for all of us; we invited her…
Forty Hours Devotion a solemn tradition for Sisters of Providence
The Solemn Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, also known as Forty Hours Devotion, will take place Sunday, Feb. 19; Monday, Feb. 20; and Tuesday, Feb. 21; in the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. This period, the three…