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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
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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.

Journals and Letters week 26: Overcoming great loss
Today we are discussing “Journals and Letters” page 236 to page 244. In this chapter we’ve regressed to some months before the striking crisis at the residence of Bishop de la Hailandière when Mother Theodore was released from her vows, sent away from the diocese and forbidden contact with her Sisters – that all happened in May of 1847.

Jesus Christ is risen! Alleluia!
May peace rise in us.

Reflections for the Easter Triduum
Easter blessings to you in Providence

Earth Day should be every day
It can seem a bit daunting but there is still a path for us all to work together to heal our planet

Reflecting on a Palm Sunday tradition
Blessings, peace and love to each of you this Holy Week. And, perhaps you’ll want to take up this tradition?

Journals and Letters week 25: Making fair progress
Now that the sorrow-burdened years are behind her, Mother Theodore’s attention can return to ensuring the “fair progress” of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods and the sisters’ establishing missions across Indiana.

Poems from Sister Mary Theodosia Mug
We wanted to share some of Sister Mary Theodosia’s poems with you.

Musings on World Poetry Day
Today, why not discover the work of a poet you’ve never heard of before?

Journals and Letters week 24: Support and hope
“The future is yours.” Such a new chance for hope.

Welcoming the Spring Equinox
As we celebrate Spring Equinox and begin spring gardening chores, we may want to think of gardening as prayer.

A ‘Happy Endings’ update on St. Joseph’s Lake
We told you the beginning and middle of the story and asked you to write a happy ending. You did!

Thank you for a joy-filled week
Your response of more than 175 messages certainly went far beyond our expectations and indeed brightened many a day!
