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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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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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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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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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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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Providence Associates

The process of becoming a Providence Associate
1. Request information to become a Providence Associate by filling out the signup form or by contacting Directors of Providence Associates Debbie Dillow at 317-250-3294 to request an application. 2. The co-director will contact you to arrange a phone conversation.…

Sign up to become a Providence Associate
Are you being called to a deeper relationship with the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods? Become a Providence Associate! Apply here “Our associates are carrying the Sisters of Providence charism of love, mercy and justice to places we are…

Who are the Providence Associates?
“A Providence Associate is someone who is in relationship with the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods. Relationship here includes all the characteristics one would associate with that word — love, support, help with one another’s needs, interest in one…

What we do
“I feel a sense of mission with the Sisters of Providence. I know that my ministry is a part of our ministry, that we are in this work together. I learn so much about what the sisters are doing in…

FAQ about Providence Associates
What do Providence Associates do? As a Providence Associate, you are asked to join the Sisters of Providence in our mission of collaborating with others to create a more just and hope-filled world through prayer, education, service and advocacy. This…

Providence Associates Advisory Board
You’d be amazed at all the Providence Associate Advisory Board does to support, promote and provide vision for the Providence Associate relationship. This working board, made up of the Sisters of Providence and Providence Associates below, meets three times a…

Meet the Providence Associate Director
Debbie Dillow, PA Director of Providence Associates Indianapolis, Indiana I love creating quilts, crewel artwork, watercolor, and knitting. I love nature – I speak to the animals (they don’t speak back or at least I can’t understand them) I love…
