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.

Sister Ann Renee Maxwell

“Sing to God a new song of praise.” (Psalm 149:1) “Psalm 149 is surely a song full of joy — singing God’s praises. It depicts a person of a truly joyful spirit, a happy, positive person in love with others…

Sister Grace Stewart

“O Come let us sing to the Most High, Creator of the cosmos.” (Psalm 95:1 translation by Nan Merrill) “I am happy to read this commentary for Sister Grace, written by her good friend, Sister Bernice Kuper, especially because I…

Sister Margaret Ann (Marie Nicholas) McNamara

“All wisdom comes from the Lord.” (Sirach 1:1) “Our beautiful reading from Sirach said, ‘The Lord lavished wisdom upon his friends.’ Truly, the Lord’s bounty has granted the Sisters of Providence a generous portion of wisdom in the life of…

Sister Mary Mundy

Download Complete Interview with Sister Mary Mundy Q. Why did you choose to become a Sister of Providence? A. That’s a good question. Three generations of the Mundy family ahead of me were Sisters of Providence so I heard about…

Sister Marie Eleanor Shaw

“Jesus told his disciples this parable: ‘The reign of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom.’” (Matthew 25:1) “Sister Marie Eleanor Shaw died in the early hours of Aug. 27,…

Letter from a saint: to Father Martin

Portions of a letter to the Rev. Augustine Martin, May 1, 1841 (Father Martin gave the sisters their first retreat in the United States Nov. 30 to Dec. 7, 1840. In 1841, he was the pastor of the parish in…

Sister Ann Miriam Zell

“For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.” (Luke 12:34) “Sister Ann Miriam’s death occurred only days short of her entrance anniversary. On Friday, Aug. 20, she would have marked exactly 78 years as a Sister of…

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Archives and the Civil War

The Sisters of Providence Archives has several historical documents and photos related to the Civil War. The Congregation, of course, provided nursing service at the Military Hospital in Indianapolis as well as the emergency hospital in Vincennes, Ind., during the…

Sister Jean Patrice Keenon

“And the Holy One will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these, my sisters and brothers, you did it to me.’” (Matthew 25:40) “This is the Scripture reading that…

Sister Mary Catherine Guiler

Download Complete Interview with Sister Mary Catherine Guiler Q. Why did you choose to become a Sister of Providence? A. The grade school I attended in Washington, D.C., was staffed by the Holy Cross Sisters and from the moment I…