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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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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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Biography
Sister Carole Ann, formerly Sister Joseph Marie, is a native of New Albany, Indiana. Currently, she ministers in the Ministry of Care at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.
Sister Carole Ann entered the novitiate in 1964 from Louisville. She professed first vows in 1967 and final vows in 1972.
She earned a bachelor’s degree from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and received a master’s degree from Indiana University. She also has certifications in Pastoral Ministry and Spiritual Director.
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Sisters who celebrated 50-year and 25-year Jubilees recently included (front row, from left) Sister Carole Ann Fedders, Sister Loretta Picucci, Sister Connie Kramer, (second row) General Councilor Sister Mary Beth Klingel, Sister Joan Slobig, Sister Marsha Speth, Sister Rosemary Nudd, (third row) Sister Ann Sullivan, Sister Mary Ryan (25-year Jubilee), Sister Barbara Reder and Sister Mary Mundy. They were joined during the celebration by Sisters of Providence General Councilors (back row) Sister Dawn Tomaszewski, General Superior Sister Denise Wilkinson, Sister Jenny Howard and Sister Lisa Stallings, Vicar.

