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.

Letter from a saint: to Rev. J. Bouvier

Portions of a letter to the Most Rev. J. Bouvier (The Most Rev. J. Bouvier was the Bishop of Le Mans, France. This letter was dated April 20, 1854.) “America is truly a wonderful country for ‘improvements,’ an English word…

Letter from a saint

Portions of a letter to the Most Rev. J. Bouvier (The Most Rev. J. Bouvier was the Bishop of Le Mans, France. This letter was dated Feb. 23, 1843. Mother Theodore is referring to the aftermath of the Oct. 2,…

Letter from a saint: to Rev. J. Bouvier

Portions of a letter to the Most Rev. J. Bouvier (The Most Rev. J. Bouvier was the Bishop of Le Mans, France. This letter was dated Jan. 6, 1854.) “Our boarding school here at Saint Mary’s is also well attended…

Sister Gertrude Eileen Getrey

“Happy those who discover Wisdom, those who gain discernment.” (Proverbs 3:13) “Sister Gertrude Eileen Getrey died last Saturday at the age of 102, the oldest sister in community. During her lifetime, there were 18 presidents of the United States, from…

Sister Ann Casper

Download Complete Interview with Sister Ann Casper (PDF) Q. Why did you choose to become a Sister of Providence? A. I had a very easy vocation discernment, I guess you would say. In second grade, I already had thought about…

Letter from a saint: to Sister Basilide

Portions of a letter to Sister Basilide Sénéschal in Madison, Ind. (This letter was dated Nov. 3, 1851.) “Sister Mary Cecilia [Bailly] has a very severe cold. Her lungs are so weak that I have fear when I hear her…

Mother, grandmother and sister?

This article is reprinted from the fall 2010 issue of HOPE. A woman can only become a Sister of Providence if she is young, has never been married and is generally willing to cut ties with her family, right? Not…

Letter from a saint: to Bishop Bouvier

Portions of a letter to the Most Rev. J. Bouvier (The Most Rev. J. Bouvier was the Bishop of Le Mans, France. This letter was dated Feb. 23, 1843. Mother Theodore is referring to the aftermath of the Oct. 2,…

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…