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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.

Reflecting on the amazing life of Sister Dorothy Stang, SNDdeN: Martyr of the Amazon
Sisters offer perspective after attending one-woman play

Sister Tracey decides to “roll and trust the gravity of grace” as an SP novice
Sister Tracey Horan shares her experience as a postulant with the Sisters of Providence formation community.

Continually called: Providence Associate Connie Schnapf
Providence continues to call me deeper and deeper in the mystery, and I am so grateful. The opportunity to further my commitment to God’s Providence as a woman of faith, wife, mother, grandmother and companion to others through a call to love, mercy and justice, continues to challenge and bless my life. It is an integral part of who I am and who I am becoming.

Hospitality remains a strong charism of the SPs
Hospitality has always been an honored tradition and important part of the Sisters of Providence charism.

My walk with Our Lady of Providence
Jenny Nowalk, a Providence Associate, shares her walk with Our Lady of Providence.
What are you reading these days?
Check out Mary's Pence 2015 'Summer Reading List'

Sisters honor elders with ‘90s Party!’
More than 30 sisters and guests recognized at party

A place to belong: Providence Associate Tara Lane
What keeps me here is the cutting edge spirituality of the Sisters of Providence.
I never felt like I belonged anywhere until now.

Blessing a summer harvest prayer ritual
Blessed are you, Life-giving Bread, for the wheat that we reap to make new bread. Bless the fruits of our labors. And bring us peace!

Promoting justice through ‘Corporate Responsibility’
We strive to invest our corporate money in a socially responsible manner in order to have a positive impact on the planet and on humanity.

Entrance to center dedicated to Sister Wendy Workman
Sister Wendy Workman taught at the Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College

Belonging with the Sisters of Providence: Providence Associate Marilyn Rausch
Becoming a Providence Associate completed a circle, returning to the roots that nourished me even when I was in a different space. The spirituality and witness of the Sisters of Providence is a magnet that continues to attract and hold close the depths of my heart. Returning as an associate is like coming home.
