Get to know us

You may have met a Sister of Providence serving in your parish or teaching at your school. You may have served with a Sister of Providence in a food pantry or had one care for you as a nurse or physician assistant. Sisters of Providence are all around you!

We are a community of Roman Catholic women religious (vowed sisters) based in Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. We Sisters of Providence live out Jesus’ radical Gospel message by dedicating our lives to love, mercy and justice. We collaborate with others to create a more just and hope-filled world through prayer, education, service and advocacy.

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How we serve

You will find us serving in a variety of ministries, using our gifts and talents to help others and sharing the Gospel message.

Learn about our ministry

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Environmental & social justice

God calls us to love and serve all of creation – from the smallest plant life to people who are hurting and in need of basic human services.

See our justice priorities

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Spirituality & Prayer

Living deeply and intentionally with our God is the root of who we are. Let us support you through prayer and inspiration.

Explore our prayers and inspiration

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White Violet Center for Eco-Justice

You’ll find encouragement for living more sustainably through this ministry, while learning more about alpacas, organic food and other educational opportunities.

Learn more about our eco-justice center

In need of prayer? Let us pray for you

Light a Candle

Leadership & vision

Get to know the Sisters of Providence mission, joy, and spirit.

See our General Council and congregation goals

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“In truth, how much good there is to do here, and how great and sublime the mission confided to us!”

Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
Foundress of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods

“But here we are—more than 185 years after that founding moment—testimony to the Providence of God…”

Sister Dawn Tomaszewski
General superior

Recent stories

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Connections matter.

We cherish all the relationship we’ve had with you over the years.

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of Sisters of Providence schools, past and present

Find a Sister

Use this tool to search our Sister Profiles

Obituaries

Remembering our Sisters

HOPE Magazine

A long history of love, mercy & justice

Since 1840, our sisters have been breaking boundaries and creating hope by serving people on the margins of society throughout the United States and in Asia.