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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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Biography
Sister Laura entered the Congregation on September 18, 2003. Currently, she ministers on the Congregation’s Leadership Team. Prior to that, she was the Director of Spiritual Care at Holy Cross Hospital in Chicago.
Prior to joining the Congregation, Sister Laura had a career in nursing and also ministered as a hospice chaplain in Des Plaines, Illinois, where she helped multiple people deal with end of life issues, something she described as an “extremely personal process without any strict formulaic approach.”
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Sister Laura is featured in the following content on the Sisters of Providence website:
- A new leadership team for the Sisters of Providence
- Allowing for God’s presence: Sisters of Providence hospital chaplains
- Wisdom and the future of religious life
- Vowed for love, mercy and justice
- Sister Laura Parker: a spiritual presence in the world
- Four women profess perpetual vows as Sisters of Providence
- Sister Laura Parker
Photographs
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Sisters of Providence who celebrated 75 years with the Congregation include (front, from left) Sister Joyce Brophy, Sister Lucille Nolan and Sister Margaret Heese. They are photographed with the General Council, including (back, from left) Sister Carole Kimes, Sister Laura Parker, General Superior Sister Dawn Tomaszewski, Vicar Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp and Sister Anne Therese Falkenstein

