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          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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  • February 2024

  • Wed 7

    Monthly prayer with the Sisters of Providence

    February 7, 2024 at 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm EST Monthly prayer with the Sisters of Providence
    Virtual

    Pray each month by Zoom with the Sisters of Providence!

    Free
  • March 2024

  • Sun 3

    Mystics: a journey of discovery

    March 3, 2024 at 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm EST
    The Foley Room at Providence Spirituality & Conference Center 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN

    Deepen your connection with the Divine as you discover mystics from different centuries and the stories of their journeys to God.

    $25
  • Thu 7

    Monthly prayer with the Sisters of Providence

    March 7, 2024 at 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm EST Monthly prayer with the Sisters of Providence
    Virtual

    Pray each month by Zoom with the Sisters of Providence!

    Free
  • Fri 15

    The universe story: How do we fit? Providence Community spring retreat

    March 15, 2024 at 7:00 pm - March 17, 2024 at 11:00 am EDT
    Community Room, Providence Hall 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN, United States

    Join us as we come together for moments of reflection and conversation with each other and all our kin. Together let us strive to listen to each other and come into deeper relationship with the universe! 

    $65
  • Mon 18

    Tending to Life Retreat

    March 18, 2024 at 9:00 am - March 22, 2024 at 1:00 pm EDT
    Providence Spirituality & Conference Center 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN, United States

    Tend to your physical, emotional, mental and spiritual life

    $350
  • Sun 24

    Forest Meditation: Wandering in the Woods

    March 24, 2024 at 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm EDT Forest Meditation: Wandering in the Woods
    St. Joseph Lake Nature Trail St. Joseph Place, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, United States

    Wander among the trees and connect with yourself for a guided meditation based in eco-spirituality and nature. Free. Donations accepted.

  • April 2024

  • Fri 5

    Open – Discover – Blossom :  A Retreat for Women

    April 5, 2024 at 7:00 pm - April 7, 2024 at 1:00 pm EDT
    Various locations at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN

    The retreat will offer reflection on Hebrew and Christian scriptures, poetry and music

    $300
  • Sun 7

    Monthly prayer with the Sisters of Providence

    April 7, 2024 at 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm EDT Monthly prayer with the Sisters of Providence
    Virtual

    Pray each month by Zoom with the Sisters of Providence!

    Free
  • Sat 20

    Forest Meditation: Wandering in the Woods

    April 20, 2024 at 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT Forest Meditation: Wandering in the Woods
    St. Joseph Lake Nature Trail St. Joseph Place, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, United States

    Wander among the trees and connect with yourself for a guided meditation based in eco-spirituality and nature. Free. Donations accepted.

  • Sat 27

    Evolution of Wisdom Thought

    April 27, 2024 at 9:30 am - 11:30 am EDT
    Havlik Center at Providence Hall 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN

    Each session of the series costs $25

    $25
  • May 2024

  • Tue 7

    Monthly prayer with the Sisters of Providence

    May 7, 2024 at 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm EDT Monthly prayer with the Sisters of Providence
    Virtual

    Pray each month by Zoom with the Sisters of Providence!

    Free
  • Sat 18

    Evolution of Wisdom Thought

    May 18, 2024 at 9:30 am - 11:30 am EDT
    Havlik Center at Providence Hall 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN

    Wisdom thought has evolved

    $25
  • Sun 19

    Forest Meditation: Wandering in the Woods

    May 19, 2024 at 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT Forest Meditation: Wandering in the Woods
    St. Joseph Lake Nature Trail St. Joseph Place, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, United States

    Wander among the trees and connect with yourself for a guided meditation based in eco-spirituality and nature. Free. Donations accepted.

  • June 2024

  • Sat 22

    Evolution of Wisdom Thought

    June 22, 2024 at 9:30 am - 11:30 am EDT
    Community Room, Providence Hall 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN, United States

    The final workshop in the series will focus on Gandhi

    $25
  • September 2024

  • Sat 7
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    7/7 Women’s Monthly Prayer Group

    September 7, 2024 at 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm EDT Monthly Prayer with the Sisters of Providence
    Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods

    We can learn to lean in faith on God's providence and can find help and comfort in one another

    Free
  • Sat 28

    Forest Meditations

    September 28, 2024 at 10:00 am EDT Forest Meditations
    Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods

    Leave feeling grounded and calm as you re-enter the world with more clarity and peace

    Free
  • October 2024

  • Mon 7
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    7/7 Women’s Monthly Prayer Group

    October 7, 2024 at 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm EDT Monthly Prayer with the Sisters of Providence
    Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods

    We can learn to lean in faith on God's providence and can find help and comfort in one another

    Free
  • Fri 18

    Cultivating Hope Weekend or Day Retreat

    October 18, 2024 at 6:00 pm - October 20, 2024 at 10:30 am EDT
    Various locations at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN

    An opportunity to cultivate hope

    $150 – $300
  • Sat 26

    Mystics and Fellowship

    October 26, 2024 at 9:00 am - 10:30 am EDT Mystics and Fellowship
    Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods

    The four-part series will focus on a thoughtful question each month

    $25
  • Sat 26

    Forest Meditations

    October 26, 2024 at 10:00 am EDT Forest Meditations
    Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods

    Leave feeling grounded and calm as you re-enter the world with more clarity and peace

    Free
  • November 2024

  • Fri 1

    Come and See Retreat – Fall 2024

    November 1, 2024 at 4:00 pm - November 3, 2024 at 2:00 pm EDT
    Various locations at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN

    What is it like to be a Catholic Sister today? Come and See! Explore if you might be called to life as a Sister of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Free weekend retreat November 1-3, 2024

  • Thu 7
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    7/7 Women’s Monthly Prayer Group

    November 7, 2024 at 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm EST Monthly Prayer with the Sisters of Providence
    Virtual   +1 more

    We can learn to lean in faith on God's providence and can find help and comfort in one another

    Free
  • Sat 23

    Mystics and Fellowship

    November 23, 2024 at 9:00 am - 10:30 am EST Mystics and Fellowship
    Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods

    The four-part series will focus on a thoughtful question each month

    $25
  • Sat 23

    Mystics and Fellowship

    November 23, 2024 at 9:00 am - 10:30 am EST Mystics and Fellowship
    Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods

    The four-part series will focus on a thoughtful question each month

    $25
  • Sat 30

    Forest Meditations

    November 30, 2024 at 10:00 am EST Forest Meditations
    Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods

    Leave feeling grounded and calm as you re-enter the world with more clarity and peace

    Free
  • December 2024

  • Sat 7
    a young woman seated with her eyes closed in prayer

    7/7 Women’s Monthly Prayer Group

    December 7, 2024 at 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm EST Monthly Prayer with the Sisters of Providence
    Virtual   +1 more

    We can learn to lean in faith on God's providence and can find help and comfort in one another

    Free
  • January 2025

  • Tue 7
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    7/7 Women’s Monthly Prayer Group: Vulnerability

    January 7, 2025 at 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm EST Monthly Prayer with the Sisters of Providence
    Virtual

    We can learn to lean in faith on God's providence and can find help and comfort in one another

    Free
  • Sat 25

    A Day of Rest at The Woods

    January 25, 2025 at 9:00 am - 5:00 pm EST A Day of Rest at The Woods
    Community Room, Providence Hall 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN, United States

    A Day for Rest at The Woods is a day retreat for purposeful quiet and contemplation. Would you like to create more peace in your life?

    $75.00
  • February 2025

  • Fri 7
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    7/7 Women’s Monthly Prayer Group: Fear

    February 7, 2025 at 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm EST Monthly Prayer with the Sisters of Providence
    Virtual

    We can learn to lean in faith on God's providence and can find help and comfort in one another

    Free
  • Sat 8

    Kinship with Creation

    February 8, 2025 at 9:00 am - 4:00 pm EST
    Community Room, Providence Hall 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN, United States

    This day-long retreat is designed to renew and deepen your knowledge and appreciation of creation.

    $75.00
  • Sat 22

    Mystics and Fellowship

    February 22, 2025 at 9:00 am - 10:30 am EST Mystics and Fellowship
    Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods

    The four-part series will focus on a thoughtful question each month

    $25
  • March 2025

  • Fri 7
    a young woman seated with her eyes closed in prayer

    7/7 Women’s Monthly Prayer Group: Hope

    March 7, 2025 at 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm EST Monthly Prayer with the Sisters of Providence
    Virtual

    We can learn to lean in faith on God's providence and can find help and comfort in one another

    Free
  • Fri 28

    Come and See Retreat – Spring 2025

    March 28, 2025 at 4:00 pm - March 30, 2025 at 2:00 pm EDT
    Various locations at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN

    What is it like to be a Catholic Sister today? Come and See! Explore if you might be called to life as a Sister of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Free weekend retreat March 28-30, 2025!

  • Sat 29

    Mystics and Fellowship

    March 29, 2025 at 9:00 am - 10:30 am EDT Mystics and Fellowship
    Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods

    The four-part series will focus on a thoughtful question each month

    $25
  • April 2025

  • Sat 5

    A Day of Rest at The Woods

    April 5, 2025 at 9:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT A Day of Rest at The Woods
    Community Room, Providence Hall 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN, United States

    A Day for Rest at The Woods is a day retreat for purposeful quiet and contemplation. Would you like to create more peace in your life?

    $75.00
  • Mon 7
    a young woman seated with her eyes closed in prayer

    7/7 Women’s Monthly Prayer Group: Shame

    April 7, 2025 at 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm EDT Monthly Prayer with the Sisters of Providence
    Virtual

    We can learn to lean in faith on God's providence and can find help and comfort in one another

    Free
  • May 2025

  • Wed 7
    a young woman seated with her eyes closed in prayer

    7/7 Women’s Monthly Prayer Group: Joy

    May 7, 2025 at 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm EDT Monthly Prayer with the Sisters of Providence
    Virtual

    We can learn to lean in faith on God's providence and can find help and comfort in one another

    Free
  • June 2025

  • Sat 7
    a young woman seated with her eyes closed in prayer

    7/7 Women’s Monthly Prayer Group: Gratitude

    June 7, 2025 at 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm EDT Monthly Prayer with the Sisters of Providence
    Virtual

    We can learn to lean in faith on God's providence and can find help and comfort in one another

    Free
  • September 2025

  • Fri 26

    Rest and Reflect: An Eco-Spiritual Retreat with Nature

    September 26, 2025 at 9:00 am - September 28, 2025 at 3:00 pm EDT
    Various locations at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN

    As we observe the natural world, we can gain insights into our own lives.

    $250 – $475
  • October 2025

  • Tue 7

    7/7 Women’s Monthly Prayer Group: Setting Boundaries

    October 7, 2025 at 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm EDT 7/7 Women’s Monthly Prayer Group
    Virtual
    Virtual Event

    We can learn to lean in faith on God's providence and can find help and comfort in one another

    Free
  • Fri 17

    Come and See Retreat – Fall 2025

    October 17, 2025 at 4:00 pm - October 19, 2025 at 2:00 pm EDT
    Various locations at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN

    What is it like to be a Catholic Sister today? Come and See! Explore if you might be called to life as a Sister of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Free weekend retreat October 17-19, 2025!

  • November 2025

  • Fri 7

    7/7 Women’s Monthly Prayer Group: Shame

    November 7, 2025 at 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm EST 7/7 Women’s Monthly Prayer Group
    Virtual
    Virtual Event

    We can learn to lean in faith on God's providence and can find help and comfort in one another

    Free
  • December 2025

  • Sun 7

    7/7 Women’s Monthly Prayer Group: Overwhelmed

    December 7, 2025 at 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm EST 7/7 Women’s Monthly Prayer Group
    Virtual
    Virtual Event

    We can learn to lean in faith on God's providence and can find help and comfort in one another

    Free
  • January 2026

  • Wed 7

    7/7 Women’s Monthly Prayer Group: Ambition

    January 7 at 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm EST 7/7 Women’s Monthly Prayer Group
    Virtual
    Virtual Event

    We can learn to lean in faith on God's providence and can find help and comfort in one another

    Free
  • Thu 22

    Virtual Guided Meditation 2026

    January 22 at 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm EST Virtual Guided Meditation 2026
    Virtual

    Through guided practices, you'll be invited to explore meaningful themes in your life

    Free
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