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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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What inspires you?
We all need a little spiritual inspiration sometimes. Let the wisdom of our Providence Community support you on your journey.
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Experience the Woods
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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Where do you fit in?
Reconnect or find new opportunities with the Providence Community. Volunteer in one of our many ministries, be an intern on the farm, explore job opportunities or reminisce about your alma mater.
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Join the Providence Family
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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News Releases
These are official news releases from the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. For downloadable logo files, members of the press can visit our Media Center.

Join us in condemning this Russian invasion
Join with others in the Wabash Valley to spend 30 minutes in prayer for the people of Ukraine, Russia, and all nations affected by this violence

Celebrating a Black Woman Supreme Court Justice – A Justice for Our Times
'In faith, we will keep working to create a truly representative and inclusive multi-racial democracy'

Sister Judith Birgen receives St. George Emblem from Archdiocese of Chicago
The emblem is the highest honor the Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Committee on Scouting can grant adults

Join us and others for this upcoming one-hour virtual workshop!
There are three opportunities to attend the workshop

‘Build Back Better worthy of support’
"We must not let the most vulnerable in our society suffer both higher prices and fewer supports when we can easily do something to ease the pain for everyone."

Leadership Team shares LCWR statement on threats against HBCUs
The following is a statement from the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) of which the Sisters of Providence are members.

The Sacred Right to Vote
Pass the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act

Sisters of Providence celebrating Jubilees
Twenty-one Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods are celebrating Jubilees this year

Providence Food Pantry receives $5,000 donation
“We are very excited to be able to do this.”

Chicago street renamed in honor of the late Sister Patty Fillenwarth
Sister Patty ministered in the City of Chicago for approximately 40 years as a teacher, principal and founder of Providence Family Services

‘Little Known Facts’ about Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
'I love, love, love discovering some little known interesting facts about Saint Mother Theodore Guerin that makes her even more real to us today.'

Archdiocese Corrections Ministry honors Sister Dorothy Rasche
'Sister Dorothy is a stalwart in visiting those who are incarcerated.'
