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 Helen Vinton

How many times might you have heard, “I guess it was Providence, but I didn’t know it at the time?” Sister Helen Vinton might be a textbook example. She grew up on a western Nebraska ranch where everyone had to…

Sister Ann Patrick McNulty

“Then Jesus said to his disciples, ‘That is why I am telling you not to worry about your life. …’” (Luke 12:22) “In the Jerusalem Bible translation, this passage from Saint Luke’s Gospel is given the title ‘Trust in Providence.’…

Sister Mary Evangelista Herber

“The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” (Scripture Readings Advent to Pentecost, Carmelites of Indianapolis) “Sister Mary Evangelista Herber — Vangie — has been a special light in our world for more than 103…

Sister Jeanette Marie Lucinio

No telling what spark one nice, well-intentioned smile might kindle in the human spirit. Just ask Sister Jeanette Lucinio what one smile did for her. “I was first attracted to the Sisters of Providence when I saw them at Mass…

Commentary from Pope Benedict XVI

Pope Benedict XVI gave the homily during the canonization of Mother Theodore Guerin on Oct. 15, 2006. His comments were in four different languages and addressed the pilgrims attending from countries for each person canonized that day. The following were…

Sister Marie Kevin Tighe answers questions

Sister Marie Kevin Tighe, formerly from the Office of the Shrine of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, answers some questions about the canonization process. 1. Why do we need to have saints legitimized by the Church? Look at the word need.…

Sister Alice Clare Kuper

“May all who surrender to You say evermore, ‘My joy is in the Beloved!’” (from Psalm 70 “Psalms for Praying” by Nan Merrill) “There are many thoughts in this Psalm that could relate to Sister Alice Clare, but several words…