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.

Women’s History Month: Mother Theodore and the Ohio River

On Oct. 4, 1840, Mother Theodore Guerin and her sister-companions saw the Ohio River for the last time. Mother Theodore reflects upon this: “Nothing troubled the charm and silence of this solitude. Making the most serious reflections on what we beheld, and…

Women’s History Month: Mother Theodore and mosquitoes

In Cincinnati, Mother Theodore Guerin and her companion-sisters found a blood-thirsty mob. She humorously writes: “We were far from supposing that, in the midst of the city where we had been so well received, we were to find a multitude of enemies…

Sister Ann Kathleen Brawley

“Sister Ann Kathleen said that her greatest joy had been her opportunity to assist those who came to the Archives seeking materials in order to tell the story of the Congregation.” Preserving the Congregation’s history was extremely important to Sister…

Sister Rita Clare Gerardot

Download Complete Interview with Sister Rita Clare Gerardot Q. Why did you choose to become a Sister of Providence? A. I received a personal invitation from one of the teachers from Central Catholic High School (Fort Wayne, Ind.), Sister Mary…

Sister Kathryn (Loretta Michael) McNulty

“Sister Kathryn was always concerned for ‘small people,’ especially the underdog, people who were otherwise forgotten.” “We are here this morning to remember and celebrate the life of our dear sister and friend, Sister Kathryn McNulty. Her friends, sisters she…

Sister Mary Jane (Patrick Ann) Newnam

“Jesus said to the disciples, ‘I tell you, do not worry about your life and what you will eat, or about your body and what you will wear.’” (Luke 12:22) “This passage just read is a familiar one — and…

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Sister Carole: a witness of hope

Taking care of an parent who is elderly — Providence Associate Companion Sister Carole Kimes knows first-hand the reality of this experience. One of 11 children, Sister Carole resides in Indianapolis with her 85-year-old father, Bob. “My primary ministry for…

Sister Lawrence Ann Liston

Download Complete Interview with Sister Lawrence Ann Liston Q: Why did you choose to become a Sister of Providence? A: I started school at a public school. I came to St. Ann School in fifth grade. I had not really…

1964 vocations leaflet

In 1964 the Congregation utilized the following leaflet in its vocation efforts. Today, the Sisters of Providence still serve in Taiwan, but they no longer minister in Peru. Included in this leaflet is a prayer for vocations.

Spiritual direction: you are not alone

This article is reprinted from winter 2010 issue of HOPE A multiple choice question for the spiritual at heart: Being a spiritual director keeps you: 1.) On your toes 2.) Up to date 3.) On your knees 4.) Out of…

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