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.

The Philosophy of Fair Trade

Note: the following piece was co-authored by Providence Associates Jane Fischer, Joan Frisz and Suzie Ray. “The economy should serve people, not the other way around.” All the principles of fair trade embody this principle of Catholic social teaching. Fair…

Implicit Bias

People can act based on prejudice and stereotypes without intending to do so

Sister Rosemary Eyler (formerly Sister Mary Luke)

Sister Rosemary Eyler, formerly Sister Mary Luke, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. She was 93 years old and had been a Sister of Providence for 75 years. Commentary By Sister Ann Casper, SP Reading:…

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Sisters of Providence to host ceasefire prayer vigil

The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, are inviting persons of all faith traditions to join them for a prayer vigil regarding the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. The prayer vigil will call for a ceasefire and peace…