The Providence Community offers a wide array of retreats and spiritual programs. We invite you to explore what we have planned. Make some time in your schedule to slow down and refresh your soul at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. If you live far away or have trouble getting out, many of our spiritual programs are also offered virtually.
Retreats & Spiritual Programs
Taizé Ecumenical Prayer Service at the Woods
Church of the Immaculate Conception 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, INEach Taizé service includes prayer, simple music, a time for silence and inspirational readings. Join us in person or via livestream on the second Tuesday of the month.
The lifelong work of loving yourself: taking care of your inner child
Providence Hall 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, INSoulCollage® is an expressive arts practice done individually or in community. The method develops creativity and intuition, encourages self-discovery and provides personal guidance. SoulCollage® meets you wherever you are on the journey called life. You do not have to be an artist to make SoulCollage® cards. Anyone can create and enjoy this powerful practice.
Monthly prayer with the Sisters of Providence
VirtualPray each month by Zoom with the Sisters of Providence!
Canceled: Taizé Ecumenical Prayer Service at the Woods
Church of the Immaculate Conception 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, INEach Taizé service includes prayer, simple music, a time for silence and inspirational readings. Join us in person or via livestream on the second Tuesday of the month.
Monthly prayer with the Sisters of Providence
VirtualPray each month by Zoom with the Sisters of Providence!
Taizé Ecumenical Prayer Service at the Woods
Church of the Immaculate Conception 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, INEach Taizé service includes prayer, simple music, a time for silence and inspirational readings. Join us in person or via livestream on the second Tuesday of the month.
Discover the artist within you! Art and spirituality retreat
Havlik Center at Providence Hall 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, INCome and discover the artist within you at our Art and Spirituality Weekend Retreat at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Sept. 15-18, 2023. You will have an opportunity to play with alcohol inks, watercolors, beads and more. Each activity will encourage and support your creativity and broaden your experience of how art can enhance your spiritual quest.
Mystics: a journey of discovery
The Foley Room at Providence Spirituality & Conference Center 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, INDeepen your connection with the Divine as you discover mystics from different centuries and the stories of their journeys to God.
Forest Meditation Walk: Wandering in the Woods
St. Joseph Lake Nature Trail St. Joseph Place, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, United StatesWander among the trees and connect with yourself for a guided meditation based in eco-spirituality and nature. Free. Donations accepted.
Monthly prayer with the Sisters of Providence
VirtualPray each month by Zoom with the Sisters of Providence!
Forest Meditation Walk: Wandering in the Woods
St. Joseph Lake Nature Trail St. Joseph Place, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, United StatesWander among the trees and connect with yourself for a guided meditation based in eco-spirituality and nature. Free. Donations accepted.
Taizé Ecumenical Prayer Service at the Woods
Church of the Immaculate Conception 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, INEach Taizé service includes prayer, simple music, a time for silence and inspirational readings. Join us in person or via livestream on the second Tuesday of the month.
Forest Meditation Walk: Wandering in the Woods
St. Joseph Lake Nature Trail St. Joseph Place, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, United StatesWander among the trees and connect with yourself for a guided meditation based in eco-spirituality and nature. Free. Donations accepted.
Monthly prayer with the Sisters of Providence
VirtualPray each month by Zoom with the Sisters of Providence!
Mystics: a journey of discovery
The Foley Room at Providence Spirituality & Conference Center 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, INDeepen your connection with the Divine as you discover mystics from different centuries and the stories of their journeys to God.
Monthly prayer with the Sisters of Providence
VirtualPray each month by Zoom with the Sisters of Providence!
Monthly prayer with the Sisters of Providence
VirtualPray each month by Zoom with the Sisters of Providence!
Keeping the fires burning: dealing with disappointment virtual mini-retreat
VirtualSingle women ages 18-42 are invited to a free virtual mini-retreat on dealing with disappointment Jan. 14, 2024/
Mystics: a journey of discovery
The Foley Room at Providence Spirituality & Conference Center 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, INDeepen your connection with the Divine as you discover mystics from different centuries and the stories of their journeys to God.
Monthly prayer with the Sisters of Providence
VirtualPray each month by Zoom with the Sisters of Providence!
Mystics: a journey of discovery
The Foley Room at Providence Spirituality & Conference Center 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, INDeepen your connection with the Divine as you discover mystics from different centuries and the stories of their journeys to God.
Monthly prayer with the Sisters of Providence
VirtualPray each month by Zoom with the Sisters of Providence!
The universe story: How do we fit? Providence Community spring retreat
Community Room, Providence Hall 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN, United StatesJoin 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!
Tending to Life Retreat
Providence Spirituality & Conference Center 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN, United StatesTend to your physical, emotional, mental and spiritual life
Forest Meditation: Wandering in the Woods
St. Joseph Lake Nature Trail St. Joseph Place, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, United StatesWander among the trees and connect with yourself for a guided meditation based in eco-spirituality and nature. Free. Donations accepted.
Open – Discover – Blossom : A Retreat for Women
Various locations at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, INThe retreat will offer reflection on Hebrew and Christian scriptures, poetry and music
Monthly prayer with the Sisters of Providence
VirtualPray each month by Zoom with the Sisters of Providence!
Forest Meditation: Wandering in the Woods
St. Joseph Lake Nature Trail St. Joseph Place, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, United StatesWander among the trees and connect with yourself for a guided meditation based in eco-spirituality and nature. Free. Donations accepted.
Evolution of Wisdom Thought
Havlik Center at Providence Hall 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, INEach session of the series costs $25
Monthly prayer with the Sisters of Providence
VirtualPray each month by Zoom with the Sisters of Providence!
Evolution of Wisdom Thought
Havlik Center at Providence Hall 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, INWisdom thought has evolved
Forest Meditation: Wandering in the Woods
St. Joseph Lake Nature Trail St. Joseph Place, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, United StatesWander among the trees and connect with yourself for a guided meditation based in eco-spirituality and nature. Free. Donations accepted.
Evolution of Wisdom Thought
Community Room, Providence Hall 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, IN, United StatesThe final workshop in the series will focus on Gandhi
7/7 Women’s Monthly Prayer Group
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-WoodsWe can learn to lean in faith on God's providence and can find help and comfort in one another
Forest Meditations
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-WoodsLeave feeling grounded and calm as you re-enter the world with more clarity and peace
7/7 Women’s Monthly Prayer Group
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-WoodsWe can learn to lean in faith on God's providence and can find help and comfort in one another
Cultivating Hope Weekend or Day Retreat
Various locations at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, INAn opportunity to cultivate hope
Mystics and Fellowship
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-WoodsThe four-part series will focus on a thoughtful question each month
Forest Meditations
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-WoodsLeave feeling grounded and calm as you re-enter the world with more clarity and peace
Come and See Retreat – Fall 2024
Various locations at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, INWhat 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
7/7 Women’s Monthly Prayer Group
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-WoodsWe can learn to lean in faith on God's providence and can find help and comfort in one another
Mystics and Fellowship
Saint Mary-of-the-Woods 1 Sisters of Providence, Saint Mary-of-the-WoodsThe four-part series will focus on a thoughtful question each month