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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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Advocacy & Action
“Without distinction of persons, do good to all for the love of God.” -Saint Mother Theodore Guerin. Join us on our journey of advocacy and action for all people and for all Gods’ creation. Learn more about our mission for environmental and social justice.

Find greater meaning, community as a Providence Associate
The Providence Associate relationship began in 2007

The Evolution of the Billionaire
In this month’s podcast, Sarah Christopherson and Sister Emily Tekolste’s conversation includes a discussion of billionaires and how money grows quickly when it starts as an inheritance and/or property. Since most of us are not billionaires or even millionaires, we…

Your support brought Monte the Alpaca special care he needed
Our handsome alpaca Monte needed surgery for an infected jaw. Thanks to our loving staff, medical support team and financial supporters like you he got the care he needed.

‘Way of the Cross for Justice’ set for April 18
There is no cost to take part in the program

‘We’re All in This Together: Eat, Shop, Support Local’
Collaborations and mutualistic, symbiotic relationships are naturally occurring phenomena based on mutual respect and support.

U.S. Climate Regulations Rollbacks: A Call to Action
Will you join us?

ISU Human Rights Day set for March 19
Sister Emily TeKolste to speak at event

Self-Care During Difficult Times
The Cosmos is in a continuous process of growing and becoming

A response from the Leadership Conference of Women Religious to These Times
What we are witnessing in society today goes against the principles that we, as Catholic sisters, have labored for centuries to nurture and protect

Statement concerning recent changes in U.S. Immigration Policy
As members of congregations of Catholic Sisters in Indiana, we stand in solidarity with all these, our sisters, our brothers in Christ

Sister Emily TeKolste featured in Global Sisters Report
Read her piece, 'The existence of billionaires is immoral.'

Sisters ‘Virtual Guided Meditation’ series continues in March
The meditation series takes place via Zoom
