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Alumni

In 1841, our Foundress, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, accepted the first student at the Saint Mary-of-the-Woods Academy. For the decades since and still today, our Congregation continues its ministry of education in all its forms. We have deep love for and cherish the relationships we have with our former students. Learn about some of the schools we have ministered at here. Are you an alum looking for a favorite teacher? Find her here!

HOPE Magazine

HOPE summer 2018 — Growing into our future

In this issue of the Sisters of Providence HOPE magazine, we explore how we are growing into our future together. Through service and ministry, support from donors like you, new developments and old relationships, together we are making a difference. Find our latest annual report as well!

Features

We need their love for God: sisters influence former student’s lifework

“I have always said the Sisters of Providence were such a great influence on me as far as being an independent woman. They were very alive in the community and they shared themselves with us. They cared about the poor. And they cared about us. I just had a fabulous experience at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College largely because of them,” Kathy said.

Amy Miranda
May 25, 2018
Alumni, As seen in HOPE, Contribute, Education, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College

Features

History of Immaculata in Washington, D.C.

The history of the Immaculata campus in Washington, D.C., begins more than 100 years ago. A school for all ages of girls In March 1902, the pastor of St. Ann’s Church in Washington, D.C., asked the Sisters of Providence to…

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Keep on being sisterly: school children support sisters with cards and money

Several weeks ago we received a large envelope with cards, drawings and notes from the students and staff there. It also included a donation of $674 to support the Sisters of Providence! We are so grateful for the financial and moral support.

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Providence Cristo Rey High School: 10 years of changing lives in Indianapolis

As the Providence Cristo Rey High School in Indianapolis marks the end of its 10th year of operation, it seemed only fitting that we share some of the many “success stories” of its graduates.

Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp
September 12, 2017
Alumni, As seen in HOPE, Contribute, Education
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What does Mother Theodore have to say about …

Wouldn’t it be great if there was a searchable database with all of our favorite quotations from Saint Mother Theodore Guerin? Well now there is!

Amy Miranda
June 9, 2017
Alumni, Providence Associates, Providence Spirituality, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, Stories from the Archives
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Singing for the sisters

The most touching duet was that of Rod and Sister Terese Marie Havlik, Rod’s 8th grade teacher, whom he hadn’t seen in almost 49 years. Sister Terese Marie knew every word, sang and moved gently to the music.

Sheila Donis
May 21, 2017
Alumni, Art & Music, Community Living, Providence Associates
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Features

Online exclusive: Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and Sisters of Providence seek more collaboration

Trustee Alice Shelton said the retreat was very important. “The public tends to view Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and the Sisters of Providence as being very close together.”

Sister Cathy Campbell
May 17, 2017
Alumni, As seen in HOPE, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College

Photo Albums

Images of Mother Theodore’s return to France!

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There are so many things to love!

"It's a deep, deep going inside yourself to find out who God is calling you to be." Providence Associate Debbie Dillow tells what she loves about being a Providence Associate of the Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods in this video.

Debbie Dillow
April 29, 2017
Alumni, Providence Associates, Providence Spirituality
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Blog

Where God walks: a poetic response to deeply spiritual places

There are places God has glanced
with lightest touch of hand, some swept,
palm to earth, and some in which God’s hand
sinks into soil like a sculptor’s hand in clay, that shout …

Lori Strawn
April 22, 2017
Alumni, Providence Associates, Providence Spirituality
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Blog

Earth Day: A Holy Day of Obligation

Our fragile Earth IS HOLY

Sister Dawn Tomaszewski
April 20, 2017
Alpacas, Alumni, Eco-Spirituality, Providence Spirituality, Sisters in Ministry, White Violet Center for Eco-Justice
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Love, mercy, justice

Break boundaries, create hope

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