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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.

Remembering Sisters Mary Loyola Bender and Ann Kevin O’Connor
This week’s Throwback Thursday blog will take a look at the lives and ministries of Sister Mary Loyola Bender and Sister Ann Kevin O’Connor

The art of hands-on learning
“I really enjoyed how educational the experience was … I’ve worked on farms before, but nothing has ever been quite this immersive. I feel like I’ve been surrounded by more knowledge and more dirt than I have in a long while,”

Responding to a rise in hate crimes
I encourage you to express your support

How Taizé changed my life
I’ve spent the last two years teaching at Ben Davis High School, commuting from the east side of Terre Haute to the west side of Indianapolis — an hour and fifteen minutes each way on Interstate-70, 70-something miles an hour.…

Remembering Sisters Amata Dugan and Michael Ellen Green
Sister Amata Dugan and Sister Michael Ellen Green

Immaculate Conception, patroness of our country, pray for us
Maybe with prayer, we can listen to each other and together find a way to life, liberty from want, and the pursuit of happiness for all.

December 10, Human Rights Day and This Little Light
It seems harder to let my light shine, wondering what difference it makes

Sustainability and social change
Isabelle grew up riding horses in Chattanooga, Tennessee, but she didn’t really enjoy it. Her favorite part came after the lesson, when she would care for the horses. Her love of caring for animals is part of what lead her to apply for the internship.

Celebrate 2016 with the SPs!
View a Christmas video message from General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski, SP, where she expresses the Congregation’s gratitude for the many blessings it has had in 2016. She also assures people of the Congregation’s prayers for peace and non-violence this…

From fashion to fiber arts
As a child, Sadie spent much of her time doodling and sketching clothes. She felt it was the only thing she could imagine herself doing, and thus pursued it in college. An introductory textile art class inspired her to follow her current path.

Remembering Sisters Regina Therese Shaughnessy and Marilyn Rose Ginder
Remembering the lives of Sister Regina Therese Shaughnessy and Sister Marilyn Rose Ginder

Trust and work
“God’s work gets done by people ready to take risks and to work hard." Postulant Emily TeKolste reflects on the life of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin.
