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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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We all need a little spiritual inspiration sometimes. Let the wisdom of our Providence Community support you on your journey.
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From the moment you step onto the grounds at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, you know you're somewhere special. There's something for everyone at the Woods.
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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.

Feasting on thankfulness …
May your Spirit fill me with creative ideas this Thanksgiving on new ways to connect with my family and friends, while respecting all of our needs to stay safe and stay well.

Thanksgiving love across the miles
Thank you for the abundant blessings bestowed on me through my family and friends!

Gratitude
A heart full of gratitude comes before you, O Divine.

Thanksgiving
May I always love you and serve you

Journals and Letters week 7: Hardship on the Ohio
As they get closer to Indiana, Mother Theodore and her companions experience some lows and highs traveling down the Ohio River.

Journals and Letters week 6: Traveling the United States
Saint Mother Theodore's detailed descriptions of her experiences become a way to meditate on and pray thanksgiving for creation.

‘Against All Odds’ – Sister Clare Mitchell, SP
The necrology describes Sister Clare as a “gentle devoted religious, one very faithful to all her obligations. Many of the Sisters were very devoted to her, and this affection was noticeable even in their remembrance of her.”

Being ‘Stickered’
I asked the sisters and staff at the Woods for their experience of “being stickered” and want to share their responses with you. Enjoy!

Journals and Letters week 5: The measure of the woman
Did the woman carry a yard stick? A surveyor’s measure? A folded up paper chart that converts leagues to miles, meters to inches or feet?

Nine days of prayer with Mary, Queen of the Home
Pray with the Sisters of Providence for the nine days leading up to the Feast of Our Lady of Providence on Saturday, Nov. 14.

Journals and Letters week 4: Arrival on U.S. soil
And then, as often happens in our darkest hours, the smallest of kindnesses can lift the spirits.

Reflections for Foundation Day 2020
We love these women who have so shaped our beloved community.
