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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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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
Jessica Vitente of Pomona, California entered the Sisters of Providence as a postulant on Sept. 10, 2018.
She received the title of Sister on Aug. 3, 2019, as she entered the novitiate. Sister Jessica professed first vows in 2021.
Currently, Sister Jessica is in between ministries. Prior to that, she ministered as the Catholic Campus Minister for the Newman Center at the University of Evansville in Evansville, Indiana.
Written by this sister
This sister has written content published on this website. Here is some recent content, or you can view her full author listing here.
- Quest for God leads to fullness of life as a Sister of Providence
- Stepping forward to become a Sister of Providence
- Simbang Gabi the Terre Haute way!
- Postulant Jessica Vitente shares of her journey to the Sisters of Providence
Read more
Sister Jessica is featured in the following content on the Sisters of Providence website:
- Sister Jessica Vitente: Leading and being led to God
- Sister Jessica Vitente professes first vows
- Called to transformation, called to transform
- Sister Joni Luna professes final vows, Sister Jessica Vitente professes first vows
- Pray the Rosary with the Sisters of Providence
- Sisters of Providence join Terre Haute’s peaceful Black Lives Matter protest
- Faces of our future: a new generation of Sisters of Providence
- Sister Jessica Vitente enters novitiate with Sisters of Providence
- ‘Come and See’ life as a Sister of Providence
- Sister Jessica Vitente enters the novitiate
- A Reflection for Reception into the Novitiate
- Newsnotes: winter 2019 updates from the Sisters of Providence
- New postulant enters Sisters of Providence
- Welcome Jessica! Our new Sister of Providence
- Meet some newer members
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