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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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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.

Feast of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, 2018 reflection
It was about 9:30 p.m. on one of the nights leading up to the opening of the new shrine of Saint Mother Theodore back in October of 2014. I went looking for Father Mark Joseph Costello, who was putting the…

A look at the life and ministry of Sister Agnes Celine Hammond
'Sister was gentle – and in her gentleness, she possessed strength.'

Giving Voice scholarship awardee in Oaxaca, Mexico
What a beautiful gift these encounters were to my heart and soul!

Pray with Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, our friend in heaven
As we approach her feast day, let’s turn to Saint Mother Theodore, a friend and prayer support in heaven, for help in praying for our needs.

HOME, a place to nurture the well-being of others
It is rare that a Sister of Providence going to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods doesn’t say, “I’m going home.” It is rare that visitors to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods campus don’t remark on the beauty, the peace and comfort they experience on the campus.…

Art, an enduring legacy at the Woods
On this particular day it was a painting done at Saint Mary of-the-Woods in 1898 by his grandmother, Mary Ray McCoy that brought Robert Kirkpatrick Jr., his brother, Jay and sister-in-law, Carole to visit for the first time.

Celebrating 8th Day Center for Justice
I couldn't help but feel a sense of loss that, as the drumbeat of white supremacy in the U.S. echoes louder and the inequality gap widens, this beacon of creative non-violent resistance is simultaneously dimming

Remembering Sister Kathryn McNulty
'She was definitely a people person … She was welcoming, no matter how lousy she felt'

The First Day: Two Presenters Share
Our hearts are full of gratitude and awe, for today, the result of so much prayer, planning, and plain hard work, has exceeded our expectations

A look at the life of Sister Mary Edwin Werner
Sister Mary Edwin was “remembered for not tolerating typing errors, erasures or ‘strike overs.’"

A front porch reflection
She had a very small house, but an extravagant heart

Musings on Kleenex and ‘Kin-dom’
The kin-dom of God is like a Kleenex that’s been washed, rinsed, spun dry in a washing machine
