We invite you to become part of the family of Providence

as a Sister of Providence or Providence Associate

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“I really wanted to seek God more. And really live a life of purpose.”

Sister Dina Bato

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“Being a Providence Associate is challenging me to be a better person. Being in this relationship with the sisters is offering me the opportunity to grow in my relationship with God.”

Providence Associate Marilyn Kirschten

Des Plaines, Illinois

Is God calling you to the community of Providence?

Become a Sister of Providence

Are you a single, Catholic woman between the ages of 18 and 42? Come explore a joy-filled life with us as a Sister of Providence.

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Become a Providence Associate

Are you an adult woman or man of faith? We invite you to enter into the Providence Associate relationship with the Sisters of Providence.

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Sister Jenny Howard

“One of the reasons I joined the Sisters of Providence was because when I watched them, they were happy. They seemed to like one another and they seemed to enjoy what they were doing. The deep down desire really was to serve God, to be for others.”

Sister Jenny Howard

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“There is value in living an intentional faith-filled and faith-driven life.”

Sister Tracey Horan

Go make a difference

"Being a sister invites me daily to be open to service for a mission greater than myself."

Read Sister Joni's reflection

Recent stories

Meet Providence Associate Gene Majewski

By Amy Miranda

Get to know Providence Associate Li-Chih (Maria) Wang Fan

By Amy Miranda

Bonded with the Sisters of Providence as a Providence Associate

By William Hughes

A poem inspired by spring at the Woods

By Sheila Galvin

Wisdom from recently retired Director of Providence Associates Sister Diane Mason

By Amy Miranda

Providence Associate Co-Director Debbie Dillow

By Amy Miranda

Get to know us better!

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Rooted for tomorrow

Our congregation was founded in 1840, and we're still going strong. Get to know the Sisters of Providence today.

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Saint Mother Theodore Guerin

Our foundress was an amazing woman who continues to inspire people around the world.

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