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Come and See Spring 2026 Retreat

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Come and See Spring 2026 Retreat

March 27, 2026 at 4:00 pm March 29, 2026 at 2:00 pm EDT

1 Sisters of Providence
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN 47876

361-500-9505

Free

Is God calling you to be a Sister of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana?

Come and see how the Sisters of Providence are living out their lives of authentic meaning — centered on God and serving others.

All single, Catholic women ages 18-42 are invited to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods for the weekend retreat starting at 4 p.m., Friday, March 27, and concluding at 2 p.m., Sunday, March 29, 2026.

During the retreat, you will have the opportunity to hear and experience several sisters’ stories about their call and their lives today.

You will have the opportunity to immerse yourself in our sacred grounds as you focus on prayer and your own discernment. Saint Mary-of-the-Woods is the perfect place to slow down and listen for the voice of God.

Who are we? What do we do? What can our community offer?

  • We practice faithfulness to prayer and total trust in Providence.
  • We live a legacy of love, mercy and justice established by our foundress, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin.
  • We are stewards of land that includes classified forests and organic farmland, where we have made our home since 1840.
  • We have a long history of standing up for justice.
  • Our ministries respond to current needs: Today, we serve at the U.S./Mexico border, teach, serve in the medial field, in churches, in social justice arenas and much more.

Explore how you can be a vital part of the legacy and mission of a saint as a Sister of Providence.

Sign up today using the form below. Or call or text Sister Joni Luna at 361-500-9505 to learn more.

The Sisters of Providence are a community of Catholic women who collaborate with others to create a more just and hope-filled world through prayer, education, service and advocacy. Come make a difference in our world with us!

Check-in will take place Friday, March 27, 2026, inside the East doors of Providence Hall.

Dress for the weekend is casual but you may want to bring one nicer outfit for Mass on Sunday.

In addition, make sure to bring a journal r notepad and a reusable water bottle.

For more information

Contact Sister Joni Luna at 361-500-9505 or jluna@spsmw.org.

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Facilitated by

Sister Joni Luna, SP

Sister Joni Luna, SP, currently ministers as vocation director for the Sisters of Providence. She is a native of San Antonio, Texas. She entered the Sisters of Providence in 2012 after spending many years as a physical education teacher, athletic director and coach in Texas. In addition to her education degree, Sister Joni has a master's in educational administration and supervision.

Sisters of Providence

A community of vowed Catholic women religious, we joyfully live out the radical Gospel message of love, mercy and justice in today’s world. Inspired by our foundress Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, we are passionate about our lives of prayer, education, service and advocacy. We dedicate ourselves to helping those who might otherwise be forgotten.

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