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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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- 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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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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White Violet Center

White Violet Farm Flowers
“Flowers always make people better, happier and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine for the soul.” Luther Burbank What makes our flowers different? Our flower field is small, but mighty! We grow all the midwestern summer favorites like…

Earth Day Every Day
Every day is a new chance to do something good for our planet. Each year on April 22 the world celebrates Earth Day. But taking care of our planet should be every day. We hope this page serves as an…

Farmers Market
Proud member of the Terre Haute Farmers Market We love being a part of our local farmers market. With nearly 30 vendors to choose from, you’ll find seasonal produce, farm fresh eggs, locally produced meats, baked goods and so much…

Farm Store at White Violet Center
One small but mighty store Step into our quaint store and you’ll find a little bit of everything. Of course we sell seasonal produce, herbs and flowers grown just steps away on our certified organic farm … but we also…

Alpacas & Fiber
Earth-friendly livestock White Violet Farm Alpacas (WVFA) is a ministry of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana (near Terre Haute). This nonprofit is helping support programs of ecological justice education, organic agriculture and fiber education. From WVFA you…
Organic gardening
The five acres of USDA certified organic gardens and two acres of organically grown orchards at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods are managed by White Violet Center for Eco-Justice staff. These delicious vegetables, fruits, and herbs are sold in the Farm Store at…
