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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.

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Newsnotes

Catch up on news from the Sisters of Providence, from COVID-19 to Earth Day to a new alumni association.

Casey Kellum
May 3, 2021
Alumni, Community Living, Health & Wellness, Providence Health Care, Visiting Saint Mary-of-the-Woods

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My Indiana! Meet our new director of Mission Advancement

Experiencing the Woods in person the first time assured us we made the right decision. We were called here for God’s purpose, to the right place, at the right time. I imagine Saint Mother Theodore Guerin felt that way too.

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Face-to-face with a pandemic: Sister Arrianne Whittaker

“I am so grateful that I am in the ministry I am in because I have been able to work and feel like I’m contributing to our resolution to fight this disease.”

Jason Moon
May 3, 2021
Community Living, Health & Wellness, Sisters in Ministry

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100+ year old sisters survive COVID-19

“She has a strong determination to live and has never let anyone do for her what she can do for herself.”

Amy Miranda
May 3, 2021
As seen in HOPE, Community Living, Sisters in Ministry

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Take a deep breath: spiritual direction during pandemic

“Having Sister Marsha sit, listen, pray and offer her gentle guidance brings the matter up into the light. And once the struggle has been shown the light, the resolution begins.”

Sister Denise Wilkinson
May 3, 2021
As seen in HOPE, Community Living, Providence Spirituality, Sisters in Ministry

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Sisters of Providence struggles and wisdom amidst pandemic

For many sisters, extended time in prayer has been both a coping mechanism and a time of real growth for them during the pandemic. Sister Joni Luna put it this way: “I find that if I fill my cup a few times a day by entering into this God space, it helps get me through the chaos and unpredictable events of my day.”

Sister Jeanne Hagelskamp
May 3, 2021
As seen in HOPE, Community Living, Sisters in Ministry

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Cancer group honors Sister Mary Ryan

There were others in the group ‘who had walked in my shoes.’

Jason Moon
April 28, 2021
Community Living, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality
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Getting hyped up for Scrabble!

“I believe it’s like riding a bike. We’ll get right back into it with no trouble at all. And I can’t wait!”

Jason Moon
April 13, 2021
Community Living, Peace & Justice, Providence Spirituality
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My journey with Providence

After my second visit to the Woods, she asked me, “Do you know anything about Providence Associates?” I was not familiar with an associate relationship with the Sisters of Providence. She invited me to consider becoming one. She provided me with information and brochures. Mostly, she provided me with encouragement and this excitement and enthusiasm about her community and its mission.

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Thank you for a joy-filled week

Your response of more than 175 messages certainly went far beyond our expectations and indeed brightened many a day!

Blog, Features

When God plants a seed

It wasn’t until late 2018 when something shifted for me. The thought of being a religious sister changed from unthinkable to an invitation worth considering.

Love, mercy, justice

Break boundaries, create hope

What inspires you?

Experience the Woods

Where do you fit in?

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