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Love, mercy, justice
The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods are a community of vowed Catholic women religious. Inspired by our foundress Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, we are passionate about our lives of prayer, education, service and advocacy.
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Break boundaries, create hope
Spirituality and justice go hand-in-hand. We are committed to walking with those on the margins. Join us on our journey to make Earth better for all.
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Live joyfully! Single, Catholic women ages 18-42 are invited to explore a fulfilling life as a Sister of Providence. All women and men of faith are invited to join the family of Providence as Providence Associates.
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Blog
Welcome to our blog. Here, we will share with you stories of our lives as Sisters of Providence. We invite Providence Associates to write in this space also. We hope you find these posts enjoyable and inspirational.

Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Kristen Kimery!
“I get to meet new people and learn more about the alpacas. I love it.”

Five reasons to become a Providence Associate
Why become a Providence Associate? Here are five reasons.

Journals and Letters week 32: Death, taxes and inconsiderate ladies
Things seem to have settled down a bit for Mother Theodore. Now she must deal with the ordinary frustrations of daily life.

Reflecting on Saint Isidore the Farmer Feast Day
Let us pray for all farmers, laborers and gardeners who grow food for their families and for the peoples of the world

One Mom’s Story
Both of us are hopeful for the future

Journals and Letters week 31: Do good to all for the love of God
In caring for the sick Mother Theodore and her sisters were not deterred by differences in creed or heritage or race.

Reflecting on National Day of Prayer
On this National Day of Prayer, for whom and/or with whom will you raise your mind and heart to God?

Sister Lawrence: a courageous caregiver in an epidemic past
At 5 o’clock that same day, Sister Lawrence died. “I regret nothing,” she said, “in leaving the world. I have worked hard, very hard, with my body, perhaps my mind has not worked hard enough; our sisters will pray for me.”

Honoring all teachers during National Teacher Appreciation Week
A special 'Thank You' to all teachers on National Teacher Appreciation Day!

Journals and Letters week 30: No one will ever love you as your old Mother Theodore does
Parenthood is one of the most beautiful yet often heartbreaking jobs on the planet. And regardless of the fact that these were not her biological children, Mother Theodore experienced both the joy and pain that all mothers and parents feel.

Sending out a ‘Thank You’ in anticipation of School Principals’ Day!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you for the many, many hours you have given and decisions you have made

Cancer group honors Sister Mary Ryan
There were others in the group ‘who had walked in my shoes.’
