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Love, mercy, justice
The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods are a community of vowed Catholic women religious. Inspired by our foundress Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, we are passionate about our lives of prayer, education, service and advocacy.
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Break boundaries, create hope
Spirituality and justice go hand-in-hand. We are committed to walking with those on the margins. Join us on our journey to make Earth better for all.
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Live joyfully! Single, Catholic women ages 18-42 are invited to explore a fulfilling life as a Sister of Providence. All women and men of faith are invited to join the family of Providence as Providence Associates.
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2011 General Chapter
General Chapter, June 27 – July 7, 2011.
13 Sisters of Providence celebrate 50th anniversary
Thirteen Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods recently celebrated their 50th anniversary. They are Sisters Susan Dinnin, Mary Catherine Guiler, Betty Hopf, Lawrence Ann Liston, Margaret Lynch, Diane Mason, Laura Ann McLaughlin, Mary Morley, Margaret Nau, Camille Neubauer, Regina Norris,…

Sister Rosemary (Norbert Ann) Kluesner
“Shout for joy to Yahweh, all virtuous persons!” (Psalm 33:1) “I cannot picture Sister Rosemary actually shouting for joy or singing or playing to acclaim God. But I do envision Sister Rosemary, in her heart, acclaiming God’s providential love for…

Sister Jane Marie Osterholt
Editor’s note: Sister Jane Marie died from cancer on September 14, 2012. She was 68 years old. Download Complete Interview with Sister Jane Marie Osterholt Q. Why did you choose to become a Sister of Providence? A. When I was…

Sister Florence Marie Maxwell
“And now, friends, we ask you to honor those leaders who work so hard for you, who have been given the responsibility of urging and guiding you along in your obedience.” (1 Thessalonians 5:12) “This scripture, it seems, is appropriate…
Sisters of Providence bestow honors on benefactors during annual Saint Mother Theodore Guerin gathering
The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Ind., bestowed major awards during the annual gathering known this year as Saint Mother Theodore Guerin Evening on Saturday, June 4. The gathering is named in honor of the foundress of the Sisters…
Providence Hall: Sharing memories in video
Sometimes, a story is best heard from the storyteller. Since that’s not always possible, we are sharing some of the best stories we can find about Providence Hall on video. Here are some videos about the background of Providence Hall,…

Sister Ellen Catherine Conroy
“Then he took a cup and when he had returned thanks, he gave it to them.” (Matthew 26:26) “These very familiar words are the most sacred part of the Mass — the institution of the Eucharist. Have you ever heard…

Sister Anne Marita Wynne
“What an affectionate heart was hers! What uprightness of mind she possessed! I have never found anyone more candid, nor anyone who had a greater aversion for the least shadow of duplicity. Her beautiful soul was visible on her open…

A gadget-happy Sister
This article is reprinted from the summer 2011 issue of HOPE. Sister Joanne Golding is a self-proclaimed computer nut. So, she seems to be well connected in ministry as director of academic computing at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College, even though she…
