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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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Biography
Sister Beth was born on November 3, 1961, in Beech Grove, Indiana, and grew up on the south side of Indianapolis.
She entered the Congregation on September 18, 2003, professing first vows in 2006 and final vows in 2013.
Sister Beth graduated from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College with a bachelor’s degree in Human Services.
Of her ministries, Sister Beth has served in the Department of Child Services in Johnson County as a Family Case Manager, as well as ministering at the St. Ann Clinic/Wabash Valley Health Center for seven years. She currently ministers as account manager for the Congregation.
Sister Beth said her favorite food is white cake with buttercream icing from Baesler’s Market, as well as enjoying Mexican cuisine, hamburgers, hot dogs, shrimp and veggies – all on the grill.
Musically, she enjoys Soundscapes/relaxation music, in addition to Adele, One Republic and Daughtry.
Sister Beth also likes to play cards and board games and loves to visit with family and friends.
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Sister Beth is featured in the following content on the Sisters of Providence website:
- Sisters of Providence join Terre Haute’s peaceful Black Lives Matter protest
- A Father’s Day Tribute!
- Vowed for love, mercy and justice
- Four women profess perpetual vows as Sisters of Providence
- Sister Beth Wright
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