
- About
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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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- Justice
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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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- Be inspired
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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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- Visit
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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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- Get involved
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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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God of Providence

God of Providence, lead us,
lead us in your wisdom;
Into fruitfulness, lead us,
lead us together, lead us to freedom in your Spirit.
God of Jesus Christ, lead us,
lead us in your wisdom;
Into your new creation
lead us together, lead us to freedom in your Spirit.
God who called our foundress, lead us,
lead us in your wisdom;
Into love and care, to the poor and abandoned lead us,
lead us together, lead us to freedom in your Spirit.
God who calls us in the darkness, lead us,
lead us in your wisdom;
Into listening, lead us,
lead us together, lead us to freedom in your Spirit.
God who promises newness, lead us,
lead us in your wisdom;
To the places of new growth
lead us together, lead us to freedom in your Spirit.
God our breath and our wellspring, lead us,
lead us in your wisdom;
Give us living water,
lead us together, lead us to freedom in your Spirit.
God of humankind, lead us,
lead us in your wisdom;
Into harmony, lead us,
lead us together, lead us to freedom in your Spirit.
God who dwells within us, lead us,
lead us in your wisdom;
Fire us for the journey,
lead us together, lead us to freedom in your Spirit.
God of Providence, lead us,
lead us in your wisdom;
Be our light and our vision,
lead us together, lead us to freedom in your Spirit.




