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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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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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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: 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.

HOPE fall 2018 — Growing into our future where I am
In this issue of the Sisters of Providence HOPE magazine read about Sister Tracey Horan and her ministry for justice, activities for our elder sisters, Providence Associates joining the sisters in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel and more!

Blessed Sacrament Chapel: transforming hearts through prayer
“In this day and age and the world we live in — so fast moving — I believe prayer is very important, most important. I get back so much more than I ever give. I get a deeper faith. I’m just a better person for it. And it really gives me a lot of peace and comfort,” said Providence Associate Mickie Lane-Fredericks

Youth, elders learn from each other
After visiting with Sister Marceline Mattingly, age 102, Jolyssa Cortez wrote: “I asked her in what year she was born and she said, ‘1915.’ I think that is amazing because she lived through so much history in her life. She said the most amazing part of the history she lived was seeing the technology industry grow. After my visit, I felt like a whole new person.”

Asked to move for the sake of the mission
“Our moving would help the school and further Guerin’s mission, which is our mission” said another. “It is for the sake of the mission that I responded to the initial call to religious life and I continue to commit myself to this call whatever it asks of me, letting go of my own personal preferences.”

Sister Arrianne Whittaker: ‘Providence led me here’
'I guess that is why I am called to be a Sister of Providence … the journey has certainly called me to place my faith in Providence.'

Sisters excursions from HOME (Helping Ourselves Meaningfully Engage)
Katie Harich, together with a team of dedicated volunteers, arranged the outings pictured here. These “field trips” are one part of Katie’s responsibilities in her role as the well-being coordinator for the Sisters of Providence HOME (Helping Ourselves Meaningfully Engage)…

Meditation on Creation
The life of humans is interconnected with the healthy life of the environment and all creation

90s Party 2018
For more than two decades, the Sisters of Providence have honored their elders with the annual “90s Party!” On Tuesday, Aug. 14, 36 sisters were honored, along with their companions, during the ceremony in the dining room at Providence Hall. Sisters…

A look at the life of Sister Mary Edwin Werner
Sister Mary Edwin was “remembered for not tolerating typing errors, erasures or ‘strike overs.’"

2018 Saint Anne Procession
The Sisters of Providence of Saint Mary-of-the-Woods conducted the annual Saint Anne Procession on Wednesday, July 25. Below are some photographs from the procession.

SP Annual Meeting 2018
Since the time of Saint Mother Theodore Guerin, Sisters of Providence have returned home to Saint Mary-of-the-Woods every summer to pray, connect, learn and make decisions. Here are some photos from this summer’s annual meeting.

Jubilee Celebration 2018
Five Sisters of Providence, Sisters Pat Linehan, Jan Craven, Kathleen Bernadette Smith, and Jody O’Neil and Marianne Ridgell celebrated their 25th and 50th Jubilees on Saturday, June 30. Visit this link to read more about these eleven sisters celebrating…
