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.
Celebrations, decisions, being community and the future: SP General Chapter 2016
Sisters of Providence from near and far gathered at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, June 26-July 5 for the Sisters of Providence General Chapter. At the General Chapter sisters come together to assess the state of the Congregation. They agree on a…
Life lessons from the Sisters of Providence
There was one constant during all those years — Sister Rita. I never lost touch with her and even managed to see her throughout the years. At a minimum, we would talk on the phone and catch up on each other’s lives. Every time I got off the phone with Sister Rita or visited with her, it would bring me back to Providence and those lessons learned at the Woods.
2016 Gold and Silver Jubilee Celebration!
The 2016 Golden and Silver Jubilee celebration was June 25, 2016. Celebrate with us our sisters celebrating 50 and 25 years as sisters through these photos!
Sister Joni Luna’s first vows as a Sister of Providence
Sister Joni Luna professed her first vows as a Sister of Providence of Saint Mary-0f-the-Woods on June 26, 2016. Enjoy this photo album of the special day here. You can read Sister Joni’s reflection on her vows here.
Sculptures, picnics, Sisters of Providence and Providence Associates
A group of 12 Sisters of Providence and Associates made an enjoyable trip to Chicago for the dedication of Providence Associate Teresa Clark's newest sculpture. Enjoy the photos of the fun day!
The Sisters and General Chapter: An overview
At our General Chapter, sisters of all ages and from their ministries in the United States and Asia come together to engage in deep and meaningful conversations about what is most important to them.
Sisters share memories of the ‘Greatest Spectacle in Racing’
'The thrill and excitement of car racing got in my bones and hasn’t left me.'
Reflection on Saint Mary-of-the-Woods
'There is a promise in each singing twig ...'
Love of sports fuels Sister Joni Luna
Sister Joni to conduct basketball, volleyball camps in June
A Sister of Providence mom reflects on Mother’s Day
I said yes in 1968 when I was pregnant with my son, Mark. I was 21 and totally unprepared to face what was to come. My feeling of love for Mark came in an instant when they put him in my arms. I never knew I had so much love.
Poetry can tickle a funny bone!
'The skirt and the jacket were parted one day ...'
