Community Living
Community: a place for sharing, love, acceptance, support. A place to be challenged, to be strengthened. For Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, living in community and being part of a larger spiritual community are integral to life. Are you seeking community? Become a Sister of Providence. Or join the larger community as a Providence Associate.
Meet our postulant Stephanie Rivas
The call to religious life became clearer by having different experiences of working and living with others in the community. Also, during the pandemic I was able to really tune into my prayer life, by going to adoration by myself and doing daily mass online.
Pray for us, Saint Mother Theodore Guerin!
Join us for nine days as we pray a novena to Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
Sisters of Providence seek public input through survey
'This survey gives us the opportunity to gain the insights of our friends and supporters about our existing programs and services.'
For Sister Lucy Lechner, it’s the little things
Nature is Sister Lucy Lechner's peaceful place where she communes with God. She marvels at the little things and enjoys the aliveness, music and dancing of life outdoors at the Woods.
Sisters of Providence welcome new postulant
"... all of my experiences have led me to this point."
Welcome to our new postulant Stephanie Rivas
The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods welcomed a new postulant, Stephanie Rivas of Chicago, to the Congregation on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023 at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana. We are excited to welcome Stephanie into our community and our hearts.
Learn more about becoming a Sister of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods at Become.SistersofProvidence.org
Rejoice with us: A Silver Jubilee Reflection
' ... I ask you, Anji and Sue, to come forth to the sanctuary and lead us in our renewal of vows.'
In the Footsteps of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin
Thus began our French pilgrimage of Sisters of Providence, Providence Assoicates and friends called “In the Footsteps of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin.” I’d like to share with you a snapshot of our destinations.
Sisters of Providence celebrating Jubilees
Two Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, are celebrating their 25th Jubilee this year. Sister Anji Fan came to the United States to study at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and entered the Congregation on Sept. 17, 1998. Currently, she is…
Teen finds happiness in volunteering with the Sisters of Providence
"I know that volunteering at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods has made me and the Sisters I interact with very happy. 'You will be happy yourself in making others happy.' I realize how true this quote is. As I became more comfortable while volunteering, I realized how happy it made me. I felt true happiness while helping the sisters." Madeleine Barroso-Gutierrez shares about her time volunteering Providence Teen Volunteer.
The joy of community: Providence Community Annual Meeting 2023
We are so thankful for the gift of community! Enjoy these photos from our 2023 Providence Community Annual Meeting.
Merging parishes and creating community
'The foundation for growth depends on our respect and appreciation of one another.'