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.

2011 Rite of Commitment

Providence Associates Director Sister Diane Mason welcomed 15 Providence Candididate-Associates to the Providence family on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011. Associates, candidates, sisters, family and friends came from near and very far to participate in this year’s Rite of Commitment and…

Sister Charlotte Bruck

“Now this is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about.” (Matthew 1:18) “You may wonder at the choice of this reading, usually associated with Christmas. Sister Charlotte once noted on a spiritual profile that the Holy Family was the…

Sister Ruth Eileen Dwyer

“A great pillar of the Woods has gone to sleep; her legacy lives in all those she embraced.” (a quote from a Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College alumna) “It’s a pleasure for me to have an opportunity to say good things about…

It’s all about the journey

This article is reprinted from the fall 2011 issue of HOPE. Some of the most meaningful and hope-filled advice Sister Mary Jo Piccione has received during her health care ministry came early on from Sister Clement Cecile Jackson (RIP) in…