
- About
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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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- Be inspired
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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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- Visit
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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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- Get involved
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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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Stay connected
Let’s keep in touch! There are lots of ways to stay up-to-date with the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods.
HOPE magazine
You can read issues of our feature magazine, HOPE, online here, or request a printed copy be mailed to you three times yearly using the form below. We’d love to share with you all the great works that the sisters are able to do because of your support!
Request a printed copy
Please note that we do not sell or otherwise make our contact lists available to any other organization.
Sign up for our email newsletter
We have several enewsletters that will give you more information about the alpacas, upcoming events, prayers, reflections by our sisters and associates and much more. Sign up here!
Subscribe to be notified of new information
Sign up to be notified by email when new blog posts, obituaries, action alerts or reflections are posted to our website. You choose the topics that interest you and we’ll keep you up-to-date.
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Find us on social media
The Sisters of Providence have a variety of social media options. Find real time updates on ministries, conversation and community on our Facebook pages, stay engaged with our Twitter feeds, and find inspiration on our Instagram accounts. And our YouTube channel has great SP content for you to enjoy. Come find us and join the Providence family online!
Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
Providence Spirituality & Conference Center
White Violet Center for Eco-Justice
Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
Linden Leaf Gifts