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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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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.

Being Eucharist in the midst of the coronavirus outbreak
Looking around, I wondered if everyone who was there in church today would be there a few months from now. My heart ached for my sisters who for 70, 80, and 90 years or more have hardly been without the Eucharist for more than a few days. What were they experiencing?

Sister Barbara Battista: What does it mean to you to be a Catholic Sister today?
Living a common life centered in the Gospel virtues of poverty, chastity, and obedience has opened and stretched me beyond my wildest imaginings.

Sister Cathy Campbell: What does it mean to you to be a Catholic Sister today?
And in the 55 years I have been a Sister of Providence, I have discovered those possibilities have been imaginative and endless.

Sister Emily TeKolste: What does it mean to you to be a Catholic Sister today?
'... my life as a Sister of Providence is a gift to me ...'

Sister Dina Bato: What does it mean to you to be a Catholic Sister today?
I stay because I believe God in me is calling me to look for/be open to an abundance of possibility – to follow in our foundress’ footsteps and rely on the Providence of God for our needs and wisdom to utilize our gifts for the common good

Sisters Maureen Abbott and Denise Wilkinson: What does it mean to you to be a Catholic Sister today?
Seeing what is essential is at the heart of what it means to me to be a Catholic sister, a Sister of Providence.

Providence Teen Ministry Talent Show 2020
Wabash Valley students participated in the Sisters of Providence, Teen’s Got Talent Show on Saturday, March 7. The sisters enjoyed several different types of dance, including ballet and a traditional Filipino dance as well as musical performances on piano, xylophone,…

Sisters Joseph Fillenwarth and Ann Casper: What does it mean to you to be a Catholic Sister today?
Being a Sister of Providence is just icing on the cake because our community is vibrant, creative, joy filled and lives a sense of mission that is undaunted.

Sisters Jan Craven and Paula Damiano: What does it mean to you to be a Catholic Sister Today?
'I love to teach … and so to interact with people who come for programs, retreats, tours, spiritual direction, workshops, or other events only gives me life'

Sister Joni Luna: What does it mean to you to be a Catholic Sister today?
How is God nudging you in this critical moment to respond?

Sister Dawn Tomaszewski: What it means to be a Catholic sister today
'My sisters and our associates invigorate me for whatever might lay ahead.'

Come, take my hand …
I found myself more vulnerable, which can be unsettling for sure. But, you see, I never felt alone, which makes all the difference! I felt upheld by all the Sisters of Providence, past and present, who have been down this path. I am still in wonder and filled with gratitude by the fact that they beckon us to follow.
